Foreman III - Waste Water Job at City of Lancaster, Texas in Lancaster

Overview

This position is responsible for the overall supervision, operation, and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater department by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the W/WW Superintendent as the supervisor of multiple crews performing duties related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the public water/wastewater systems including but not limited to sewer repair, sewer cleaning, internal inspection, inflow & infiltration reduction, water distribution, water repair, and backflow/cross connection.
• Supervises all W/WW employees overseeing the completion of all assigned tasks as communicated. Assigns and dispatches crews as necessary for the completion of such tasks.
• Monitors budget expenditures.
• Prepares monthly purchasing card statements for submission.
• Works with contractors to setup large wastewater or water projects and oversee their completion as needed.
• Reviews work orders.
• Prepares state regulated and division reports as required.
• Resolves and addresses citizen complaints regarding water & wastewater operations.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of biweekly payroll documentation for completion.
• Trains staff on all areas of W/WW operations including the proper use of equipment and tools, Safety Program policies and procedures, Personnel policies and procedures, as well as OSHA & TCEQ guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Water/Wastewater. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class B (CDL) Driver’s License.
• TCEQ Customer Service Inspector Certification.
• TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification.
• Class II Wastewater Collection Operator Certification.
• Class C Water Distribution Operator Certification.