Lead Municipal Utilities Foreman – Streets & Pipelines

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

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a supervisor to oversee personnel engaged in construction, repair, and maintenance of pipelines, water and wastewater systems, and solid waste collection.

You will schedule and supervise work, inspect projects, coordinate with other departments, manage budgets, maintain records, and ensure equipment and safety compliance. Requires high school diploma and five years of supervisory experience; valid CDL and ability to obtain water/wastewater licenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervising pipeline construction and maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years of supervising solid waste collections.
• Ability to obtain required water/wastewater licenses within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction, repair, and maintenance of pipelines and related equipment.
• Schedule, plan, and supervise field crews; set priorities and timelines.
• Conduct field inspections to lay out projects and check progress.
• Coordinate activities with other city departments and utilities.
• Prepare and administer the department budget; maintain records and reports.
• Ensure equipment maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Supervision

Relationship building

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

City of Lubbock is seeking a supervisor to oversee personnel engaged in construction, repair, and maintenance of pipelines, water and wastewater systems, and solid waste collection.

You will schedule and supervise work, inspect projects, coordinate with other departments, manage budgets, maintain records, and ensure equipment and safety compliance. Requires high school diploma and five years of supervisory experience; valid CDL and ability to obtain water/wastewater licenses.