JOB SUMMARY
The Foreperson reports to a Superintendent and is responsible for supervising a crew that performs any of the following functions: analysis, repair, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater treatment facilities; leak detection surveys and coordinates related activities; maintenance on water storage tanks and pump stations, and chemical feed systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates crew members by checking their work for efficiency and quality. Initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Supervises employees in any of the following areas: repair, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems; performance of leak detection surveys and coordination of related activities; analysis of the wastewater collection system and collection of data.
• Operates a variety of complex electronic equipment associated with specific assignments such as pipe tracing equipment, leak detection correlators and Closed Circuit TV equipment.
• Secures and accounts for materials, stock, tools and heavy equipment.
• Interprets blue prints, construction plans, as-built drawings and reads and interprets block maps, operations and maintenance manuals and maintenance reports.
• May oversee and perform complex repairs of mechanical equipment and piping systems and in-house construction projects, including equipment demolition and installation.
• Responsible for adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Performs various utility calculations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This position works under limited supervision.
• This position is responsible for supervising 3 to 12 employees.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years’ experience in operation, maintenance or construction of water or wastewater facilities.
• Depending on area of assignment: TCEQ Class “II” Wastewater Collection license, TCEQ Class “C” Groundwater Operator license, TCEQ Class "C" Wastewater Operator license, or obtain within twelve months of appointment. *
• Valid Class “CDL-A” Texas Driver’s License depending on area of assignment, otherwise a valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness and/or certification where applicable.
• Perform position specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

• Proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Proficient in the use of materials, tools, utility calculations and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Proficient in the use and application of computer software packages which include: word processing, spreadsheets, database, and computerized maintenance management systems.