Water & Wastewater Crew Lead — Field Foreman

City of Wilmer; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wilmer is seeking a Field Foreman to lead crews performing water and wastewater system maintenance. The role includes supervision, equipment operation, and ensuring safety and quality on outdoor projects.

Ideal candidates have five years of related experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to read drawings and manage records. The position emphasizes on-site leadership and coordination of tasks for city infrastructure maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years relevant experience in water/wastewater maintenance.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.
• Combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize projects and assign work to crew members.
• Lead a crew in maintenance of water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Instruct staff and monitor work quality and safety.
• Oversee detection of buried utilities and shoring of trenches.
• Operate equipment such as backhoe, sewer jetting, and loaders.
• Perform daily maintenance and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Record-keeping

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SCADA systems

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

City of Wilmer is seeking a Field Foreman to lead crews performing water and wastewater system maintenance. The role includes supervision, equipment operation, and ensuring safety and quality on outdoor projects.

Ideal candidates have five years of related experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to read drawings and manage records. The position emphasizes on-site leadership and coordination of tasks for city infrastructure maintenance.