Utility Foreman

SummaryUtility Foreman, under the general supervision of the Utility Services Manager, supervises daily utility operations, including crew supervision, emergency response, fleet management, and infrastructure maintenance. This role also involves planning, public interaction, compliance, and administrative support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides daily supervision, delegates emergency work assignments, schedules and oversees maintenance crews and projects, including in-house constructionOversees emergency situations affecting city distribution and collection systemSupervises operations and maintenance of a fleet of vehicles and heavy equipmentAssists other utility foreman as needed and manages distribution and collection sections in absence of the Utility Services ManagerAssists with planning, coordination, and inspection of expansion and replacement projectsMaintains work order data base and identifies infrastructure needing replacementConsults with Utility Services Manager on infrastructure needsAssists engineers on job sites, potholing lines and exploratory excavation, as directed by utility managementAssists in reviewing water and wastewater plansAssists the public by locating lines, investigating complaints, and following through with service requestsEnsures employee compliance with City, State, and Federal requirementsEnsures employee adherence to safety policy and proper usage of safety equipmentAssists employees in problem solvingAssists in preparing and monitoring budget for assigned areas and prepares various reportsInterviews and selects applicants for employmentWrites reports, memos, policies, job descriptions, work plans, etc.Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelinesPerforms other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalentThree (3) years of experience in water utilities or related fieldSupervisory Experience

Foreman I - One (1) year of lead or supervisory experienceForeman II - One (1) year of management experienceForeman III - Three (3) years of management experience

Certifications and Licenses

Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement upon hire or advancementTCEQ Licenses

Foreman I

C Water Distribution and Wastewater II upon hireAbility to obtain B Water or Collection III within six (6) months of hire / advancement

Foreman II

B Water Distribution and Wastewater II upon hire / advancement

Foreman III

A Water Operator or A Wastewater License upon hire/advancementAND B Water Distribution or Wastewater III upon hire / advancement