Senior Construction & Maintenance Foreman (Non-Exempt)

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

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a skilled supervisor to oversee personnel performing pipeline construction, repair, and maintenance for municipal water and wastewater systems, as well as street and storm water work or solid waste collections.

The role involves scheduling, training, inspections, budgeting, records management, and coordination with other departments and vendors. A valid CDL and upcoming licenses are required; detailed safety and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years supervisory experience in pipeline/solid waste work.
• Valid CDL and ability to obtain required water/wastewater licenses.
• Strong budgeting, recordkeeping, and vendor coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate personnel in pipeline, street, storm water, or solid waste work.
• Assist supervisor with scheduling, planning, and prioritizing work.
• Conduct field inspections and review progress and completed projects.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and utilities.
• Maintain records of work and prepare reports.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and safety.
• Coordinate procurement with Purchasing and outside vendors.
• Provide information to the public and resolve complaints.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Skills

Supervision

Scheduling

Training & evaluation

Field inspections

Budgeting

Recordkeeping

Equipment maintenance

Purchasing coordination

Public/customer relations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

DOT license eligibility

Job description

Supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in the construction, repair, and maintenance of pipelines and related equipment for the municipal water and wastewater systems; paved and unpaved street and storm water systems; or in the collection of solid waste.

• Assist supervisor in scheduling, planning, and supervising the work of personnel engaged in pipeline construction, repair, and maintenance;paved and unpaved street and storm water systems; or in thecollection of solid waste
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate personnel. Establish performance standards, work priorities, and schedules.
• Conduct field inspections to lay out project, check work in progress, and inspect completed projects.
• Coordinate construction activities within the departmentother city departments, and other utilities.
• Assist in preparation and administration of department budget.
• Maintain records of work performed and material, labor, and equipmentusage; compile data and prepare reports on activities.
• Ensure that equipment is properly maintained.
• Coordinate activities with Purchasing, Warehouse, and outside vendors to procure materials and supplies.
• Provide information to the public and assist in resolving problems or complaints.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Water: *** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

For Pipeline Maintenance:

Additional five years experience in the supervision of heavy construction work with an emphasis on pipeline construction and maintenance, including supervisory and administrative experience.

For Solid Waste:

Five years minimum experience in the supervision of solid waste work with an emphasis on collections, including supervisory and administrative experience.

Or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

Physical Exam Required

Valid Current Commercial Driver's License

The possession of, or the ability to obtain a DOT class A CDL with the proper endorsements within six months.

Pipeline Maintenance: Prefer Class B water or wastewater license. Must be able to obtain Class C water or wastewater license within 2 years of hire, and obtain Class B water or wastewater license within 3 years of hire.

Solid Waste: Prefer Solid Waste license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Knowledge of

• The operation and maintenance of heavy construction and/or collection equipment
• Job costing and job cost tracking
• Recordkeeping, purchasing and budgeting

For Pipeline Maintenance

• Heavy construction practices with emphasis on pipeline construction and maintenance
• The various materials used in pipeline construction and repair
• Trench safety systems

For Street and Storm Water System Maintenance

• Heavy construction practices with emphasis on concrete and asphalt pavement and curb and gutter installation and repair.
• The various materials used in concrete and asphalt pavement repair.
• Work Zone set up and traffic safety.
• Heavy construction equipment care and maintenance

For Solid Waste

• Collection of and transportation of municipal solid waste
• Repair of all types of fencing
• Operational safety

Ability to:

• Supervise the work of others;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and the public;
• Obtain Class C Water Distribution license and Class II Waste Water Collection License within one year of hire. (Pipeline Maintenance)

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds;
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift;
• Frequently push and pull objects;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
• Frequently push and pull objects;
• Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movements to operate a vehicle.