Foreman III - Waste Water

City-of-Lancaster-1; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lancaster seeks a Water/Wastewater Supervisor to oversee the operation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater department. You will supervise multiple crews performing sewer and water tasks, assign and dispatch work, and ensure timely completion of projects.

Responsibilities include budgeting, preparing monthly statements, coordinating with contractors, and producing state and division reports. You will train staff on safety policies, OSHA and TCEQ guidelines, and agency procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Water/Wastewater crews and operations.
• Ability to monitor budgets and prepare purchasing statements.
• Coordinate with contractors on large wastewater or water projects.
• Prepare state/regulatory reports as required.
• Address citizen complaints regarding water and wastewater operations.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise W/WW employees and dispatch crews for tasks.
• Report to the W/WW Superintendent and oversee operations.
• Monitor budget expenditures and authorize purchases.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Contractor coordination

Payroll processing

Staff training

Regulatory reporting

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

This position is responsible for the overall supervision, operation, and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater department by performing the following duties.

• Reports directly to the W/WW Superintendent as the supervisor of multiple crews performing duties related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the public water/wastewater systems including but not limited to sewer repair, sewer cleaning, internal inspection, inflow & infiltration reduction, water distribution, water repair, and backflow/cross connection.
• Supervises all W/WW employees overseeing the completion of all assigned tasks as communicated. Assigns and dispatches crews as necessary for the completion of such tasks.
• Monitors budget expenditures.
• Prepares monthly purchasing card statements for submission.
• Works with contractors to setup large wastewater or water projects and oversee their completion as needed.
• Reviews work orders.
• Prepares state regulated and division reports as required.
• Resolves and addresses citizen complaints regarding water & wastewater operations. Foreman II - Waste Water Page 2 of 5
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of biweekly payroll documentation for completion.
• Trains staff on all areas of W/WW operations including the proper use of equipment and tools, Safety Program policies and procedures, Personnel policies and procedures, as well as OSHA & TCEQ guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Water/Wastewater. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.One year certificate from college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Valid Class B (CDL) Driver's License
TCEQ Customer Service Inspector Certification
TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification
Class II Wastewater Collection Operator Certification
Class C Water Distribution Operator Certification