Foreman - Stormwater

City of Winter Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Public holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

City of Winter Springs is seeking a hands-on supervisor to schedule inspections, maintain, and repair the City’s stormwater infrastructure. As a crew lead on job sites, you will guide field personnel, ensure safety protocols, and coordinate with the Public Works Superintendent.

You will oversee daily Stormwater Maintenance Team activities, plan work orders, monitor quality and productivity, and maintain records. Candidates should have strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews in stormwater maintenance or construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and basic construction documents.
• Knowledge of stormwater systems, safety rules, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work of the Stormwater Maintenance Team.
• Plans and schedules work orders and assigns tasks to crews.
• Inspects and maintains stormwater infrastructure and reports deficiencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling & planning

Inspection & maintenance

Safety adherence

Communication with residents

Record keeping

Problem solving

read and interpret plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

A hands-on supervisory position that is responsible for the scheduling of inspections, maintaining, and repairing the City's stormwater infrastructure. Serving as a crew lead on job sites, provides direction and guidance, ensures processes, procedures, and safety protocols are followed. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, or their designee.

Essential Functions

• Leads and coordinates daily work of assigned Stormwater Maintenance Team.
• Helps plan and prepare work order schedules and assigns related tasks to assigned work crews. Monitors completion, quality, and productivity.
• Proactively inspects and maintains stormwater infrastructure, including inlets, pipes, ponds, outfalls, ditches, swales, underdrain, and drainage structures.
• Identifies and presents reports to address drainage deficiencies, blockages, erosion, sediment, and maintenance needs.
• Responds to public drainage complaints, flooding concerns, and stormwater service requests.
• Operates and oversees the safe use of stormwater maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Coordinates field activities with department supervisor and other City departments.
• Maintains accurate inspection, maintenance, and work-order records.
• Assists with pre-storm preparation, emergency response, and post-storm inspections.
• Provides field recommendations regarding repairs, maintenance needs, and drainage improvements.
• Ensures work is performed safely and in accordance with City procedures and applicable regulations.
• Completes tasks promptly and meets deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of stormwater drainage systems, maintenance practices, and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards as well as safety precautions of the workplace.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation and field maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of applicable stormwater, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of basic drainage principles and stormwater infrastructure.
• Skill in leading, organizing, and coordinating field crews.
• Skill in operating and maintaining stormwater maintenance equipment.
• Skill in identifying drainage problems and determining appropriate maintenance needs.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records, work orders, and inspection documentation.
• Skill in communicating effectively with staff, residents, contractors, and other agencies.
• Ability to layout, direct, and lead the work crew.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, drainage easements, and basic construction documents.
• Ability to prioritize work and respond effectively to urgent drainage and flooding concerns.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and physical conditions.
• Ability to train and provide direction to assigned personnel.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the Public Works Superintendent.

These essential and additional job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.

Minimum Requirement

• High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
• Five (5) years of experience performing maintenance and or construction of stormwater infrastructure

NOTE:

A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Information

• Works in an office setting with use of a computer and office equipment
• Works outside in various weather conditions with: noise, dust, & uneven surfaces
• Frequently drives vehicles and uses field related equipment and tools
• Work performed below ground level and with and around odors

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Moderate (15 to 44 pounds) lifting and carrying
• Pulling, pushing, reaching
• Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing
• Depth perception

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made when requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Winter Springs will be required to complete a pre-employment criminal background screening and drug test.

Insurance

Depending on the plan selected, the City pays approximately 98% of employee's health insurance and contributes to a Health Savings Account.

Dependent coverage, dental, vision, and short term disability plans are available at an additional cost. Basic life and long term disability insurance is paid by the City.

Additional voluntary insurances are available such as: critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances etc. are available for an additional cost.

Retirement

401A

The City contributes 5% automatically. An additional of up to 2.5% will be contributed if the employee elects to contribute to their individual 457. However, employee contribution is not required. Employee is full vested after five (5) years with partial vesting in years prior.

457

Employee contributions are matched up to 2.5%

Leave & Other Benefits

• Vacation leave & sick leave accrued per pay period
• Additional 40 hours of PTO allotted each fiscal year
• 15 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Working Advantage
• Business Casual

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