Specialized Crew Leader Foreman

City of Bloomington, Indiana; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bloomington, Indiana seeks a skilled crew supervisor to direct field maintenance on water, sewer, and storm water projects. You will supervise, train, and assist crew members, review work orders, and ensure safety and timely completion in outdoor environments.

Candidates must hold a Class B CDL (air brake) or be able to obtain it within 120 days, read construction plans, and coordinate with the Assistant Superintendent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in water, wastewater and storm water construction.
• Ability to read construction plans and water/sewer drawings.
• CDL Class B with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 120 days.
• Must obtain Distribution System Operator License within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists assigned crew to ensure work orders are followed and completed on time.
• Maintains, repairs, and constructs water, sanitary sewer, and storm water infrastructure using appropriate equipment.
• Oversees restoration of roads, sidewalks, and yards; maintains site safety and signage.
• Uses City Works asset management software to track projects and report to the Assistant Superintendent.
• Ensures equipment and parts are available at the work site and service trucks are stocked.
• On-the-job training of new employees and related duties as assigned.
• Attends pre/post construction meetings and assists in hiring for the T&D Division.

Skills

CDL Class B

Read construction drawings

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DSL license within 24 months

Tools

City Works

Job description

Supervises, directs and assists crew personnel while performing projects and daily field maintenance tasks. Provides recordkeeping and support for Assistant Superintendent.

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Primary

• Supervises and assists assigned crew to ensure compliance with work orders. Ensures assigned work is completed in a timely fashion.
• Maintains, repairs, and constructs water, sanitary sewer, and storm water infrastructure using appropriate equipment, including jack hammer, backhoe, hoe ram, mole and tap machine, surveyor level, pipe laser, street, saw, asphalt roller, and various hand tools.
• Oversees and assists with restoration of roads, sidewalks and yards. Cleans the work site as needed. Ensures job site safety, proper placement of warning, detour, and related signs as needed, during repair operations.
• Use an asset management software (City Works) to track projects, updating the Assistant Superintendent, as required.
• Ensures appropriate equipment and machinery is available at the work site, and service trucks contain necessary parts and tools to allow necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Assists in on-the-job training of new employees, as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.

Secondary

• Attend pre/post construction meetings about projects.
• Assist in hiring of candidates for the T&D Division
• Attend meetings in replacement of assigned Assistant Superintendent

High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

• Experience in water, wastewater, and storm water construction industry. Working knowledge of and skill in the operation of department vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard practices and techniques of water and sewer line maintenance, and ability to use appropriate tools and parts in necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and architectural drawings for water line placement and construction drawings for water, sewer, and stormwater.
• Knowledge of basic operations of the department, and ability to properly assign manpower in response to supervisor's instructions.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others. Ability to give meaningful instructions, and the proper training of personnel.
• Knowledge of safety precautions for working in or around department vehicles and equipment, including ability to operate equipment in conned areas.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle. Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement or permit required. If the incumbent holds a permit, they must be able to get Class B with airbrake CDL within the first 120 days of employment.
• Current Class A or B CDL, preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Distribution System Operator License (DSL) within the first 24 months of employment and must maintain this certification through the required continuing education requirements by the State of Indiana

Difficulty of Work

Highly physical effort is exerted in the set up and operation of tools and equipment, including bending, stooping, and movement of extremities necessary to handle equipment controls. Highly physical effort is frequently required for regular periods of time. Performs majority of duties outdoors, in varying weather conditions, and is frequently exposed to excessive noise, dirt, dust, and vehicle and equipment fumes. Safety precautions must be used at all times to avoid injury to self and others. Ability to work overtime as instructed and be on-call every eight weeks.