Foreman III - Waste Water

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Lancaster seeks a Water/Wastewater Supervisor to oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of public water and wastewater systems. You will supervise multiple crews, assign and dispatch tasks, monitor budgets, complete regulatory reports, and coordinate with contractors.

The role requires a one-year certificate or equivalent experience, several TCEQ certifications, a CDL, and proven leadership to train staff and ensure OSHA/TCEQ guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience supervising water/wastewater crews.
• Proven ability to oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of public water/wastewater systems.
• Experience preparing budgets and regulatory reports.
• Strong training and safety program knowledge (OSHA/TCEQ).

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple crews in water/wastewater operations.
• Assign and dispatch crews to complete tasks.
• Monitor budget expenditures and purchasing card statements.
• Work with contractors on large water/wastewater projects.
• Prepare state reports and payroll documentation biweekly.
• Train staff on equipment, tools, and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Budget monitoring

Crew supervision

Contract coordination

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CDL

TCEQ Certifications

Job description

Summary

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• 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

If you do not currently hold the above certifications, licenses or registration, they must be obtain within one (1) year of your employment date.

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

01

Which option best describes your experience supervising water and/or wastewater crews?

• I do not have water or wastewater experience.
• I have 3 or more years of direct supervisory experience overseeing water and/or wastewater crews.
• I have 1 to less than 3 years of direct supervisory experience overseeing water and/or wastewater crews.
• I have water/wastewater experience and have served as a lead worker or assisted with directing crews, but have limited formal supervisory experience.
• I have water/wastewater experience but no experience directing or supervising crews.

02

Which option best describes your experience with municipal water and wastewater operations?

• I do not have experience with municipal water or wastewater operations.
• I have extensive hands-on experience with water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including maintenance, repair, installation, and emergency response.
• I have experience in either water distribution or wastewater collection and some exposure to the other area.
• I have related utility or public works experience but limited direct water/wastewater experience.

03

This position assigns and dispatches multiple crews and must ensure work orders and projects are completed. Which statement best describes your experience?

• I do not have experience assigning or coordinating field crews.
• I have limited experience coordinating work assignments but am familiar with field operations and would be comfortable developing these skills.
• I have assisted with scheduling or coordinating crews and work assignments but have not had full responsibility for dispatching operations.
• I regularly prioritize work orders, assign crews, coordinate equipment and resources, and monitor work through completion.

04

Which of the following licenses and/or certifications do you currently possess? Select all that apply.

• I do not currently possess any of the licenses or certifications listed above
• I am currently working toward one or more of the certifications listed above
• Class C Water Distribution Operator Certification
• Class II Wastewater Collection Operator Certification
• TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification
• TCEQ Customer Service Inspector Certification
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Required Question