Water Distribution Foreman

City of Newberry; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Newberry seeks a Water Distribution Foreman to supervise a water distribution crew and operate heavy equipment, ensuring efficient work orders and strict adherence to the city’s water and sewer standards.

You will train crew members, monitor performance, and enforce safety while coordinating with inspectors to maintain quality and regulatory compliance across all tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–7 years as a water distribution crewmember; at least 2 years as crew leader.
• B level certification in water distribution and sewer collections.
• OSHA certification; work zone safety certification; leadership training; SC DOT traffic control

Responsabilités

• Supervises and directs a crew; provides hands-on training and direction to assigned crew, and ensures crew follows safe work practices.
• Evaluates and trains crewmembers on job tasks and skills; assists with performance reviews, disciplinary actions, promotions, and development.
• Adheres to OSHA, EPA, PPE, safety procedures for hazardous materials and field operations.
• Uses CityWorks, MSDS, City maps, SC DOT regulations; ensures environmental safety standards.
• Operates heavy equipment and transports materials to worksites; maintains equipment and performs repairs as needed.
• Completes work orders and reports; maintains traffic control for work zones.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint interpretation

Hydraulics knowledge

Safety procedures

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

SC DOT traffic control certification

OSHA certification

Leadership training

Outils

CityWorks

MSDS

City maps

SC DOT regulations

PPE equipment

Description du poste

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Water Distribution Foreman

Newberry, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1205

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

The water distribution foreman is responsible for supervising a water distribution crew the effective and efficient operation of heavy equipment, the crew completes work orders timely and has a thorough knowledge of the city’s water distribution and sewer collection system. Work involves project efficiency, quality control, and compliance of regulatory standards while leading a team of crewmembers.

Supervisory work. Responsibilities:

• Under superintendent’s direction, supervises and directs a crew; provides hands on training and direction to assigned crew, and ensures crew follows safe work practices.
• Evaluates and trains crewmembers on job tasks and skills; assists with performance reviews, recommendations for disciplinary actions, promotions, and individual crewmember’s skillsets.
• OSHA specifications for trenching, confined space, and other job safety and compliance requirements; air monitoring equipment in manholes and other PPE regulations.
• CityWorks, MSDS, City maps, SC DOT regulations, and safety manuals; underground utility systems; environmental safety standard.
• Operating heavy equipment and safely transporting materials to worksites; excavators, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, wheel loaders, skid steers, hydro-excavation units, trenchers, etc.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the water distribution, wastewater collections, and lift stations including troubleshooting, and repairing broken water and sewer lines; assists with installing water and sewer taps and lines, digging holes, raising and lowering manholes, raising valve boxes, calibrating equipment, water mains, covering holes with tamper, and hauling various debris, etc. while ensuring precise alignment and depth.
• Completes work orders and valve reports; maintains traffic control for work zones.
• Uses hydro-stop equipment to assist in repairing leaks, patching holes, repairing broken storm drains, replacing valves and hydrants, laying lines, building meter pits, testing meters, and flushing hydrants while safely minimizing disruption to surrounding areas.
• Truck maintenance and inspections; tool maintenance; grounds maintenance in and around work sites and shop; preventive maintenance on water meters, hydrants, pumps, valves, end other system components through flushing, lubricating, and valve exercising to prolong lifespan.
• Assists with monitoring stormwater systems to prevent illegal dumping and manage runoff, ensuring compliance and environmental standards.
• Set up and manage traffic control zones to protect crew members and the public; follows SC DOT regulations on traffic control.
• Perform regular inspections and testing of water and sewer lines using CCTV systems, listening devices, or leak to access the condition of pipes and identify any required repairs needed.
• Conduct repairs on damaged or leaking water/sewer lines and main breaks.
• Use technical surveying and measuring equipment to determine excavation sites, ensuring proper depth, slope, and with for safety of trench excavation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, or schematics.
• Knowledge of pipeline installation and repair techniques; water system hydraulics, flow characteristics, and pump operation and maintenance.
• OSHA, EPA, PPE, safety procedures while dealing with hazardous materials.

Minimum Education, Certifications, and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least five to seven years as a water distribution crewmember; at least two years as crew leader.

‘B’ level certification in water distribution and sewer collections.

OSHA certification; work zone safety certification; leadership training program; SC DOT traffic control

Preferred Education, Certifications, and Experience:

Associate degree in plumbing, construction, or related field.

‘A’ level certification in water distribution and sewer collections.

Work Schedule and Overtime:

Monday – Thursday typical hours are 7 am – 5 pm. Subject to 24-hour callback – extreme weather events, nights, weekends, holidays, or any other event that could impact the public and citizens.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Prolonged periods of walking and standing, reaching, bending, crouching, stooping, and balancing; must be able to be in confined spaces, trenches, sewers, and other related environments.

Must be able to work in outside elements including emergency weather situations, exposure to loud noises, dust, mud, wet holes, and other hazardous conditions at times.

Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times.

Performs other duties as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The City of Newberry’s Performance Indicators

Engagement – Constantly offers a high level of service to citizens/co-workers; helps new employees learn and grow; shows interest in work and doesn’t complain about work; anticipates work and begins work without asking questions or waiting to be told what to do.

Quality of Work – Strives to see projects to completion, strives to eliminate errors; accuracy is a priority; consistently meets expected job goals and the end results are dependable; takes initiative and finds all information needed to make decisions without seeking help from others; capable of completing quality work while dealing with obstacles and deadlines.

People Skills – The extent to which the employee works well with others to achieve a common goal; offering support to co-workers, works actively to resolve conflicts; carries the fair share of the workload; displays “can do” attitude.

Energy – Does not display negative behaviors; shows good attendance and little to no tardiness; displays positive image through language and demeanor.

Results – Able to reach decisions; takes thoughtful approach when considering options; seeks input from others; makes difficult decisions; strives to understand contributing factors to errors; works to resolve complex situations.

Influence – Provides strong leadership; sets a good example; skilled decision maker, motivator, encourager of team.

Technical Abilities – Knows the skills, procedures, codes, and safety regulations; knows how the job fits into the department and affects others; capable of completing individual tasks as directed without delay or asking for direction and assistance.

The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people that meet the required qualifications to apply.