Operations Foreman (HI)

Hawaii Water Service Job Description: The Operations Foreman supervises and performs manual work with contractor(s) and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of Company property and facilities. The work is performed under limited supervision and requires exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The operations foreman works closely with the superintendent to plan and schedule all events related to the operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater system. The position is located in Kona, HI. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Schedules and performs manual work with contractor and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of

Company property and facilities Coordinates daily work orders with service personnel and maintenance crew Provides training for employees Investigates customer water quality

and odor

complaints Operates, monitors, maintains records , schedules, and performs maintenance of wells, booster pumps,

valves, tanks, sampling stations, water treatment and purification equipment,

wastewater treatment equipment, gravity sewer mains, sewer pump stations,

machinery, vehicles, and auxiliary engines Performs tank inspection and leak detection Locates water mains , meters, valves, sewer clean outs and

other Company facilities as required Collects water quality

and wastewater

samples and hands off to c ou rier who delivers to water quality laboratory Repairs and services pumping and treatment equipment,

valves, and mains Oversees and directs employees for loading, testing, chlorinating, and sampling of mains Oversees, records, and updates the

superintendent with

measurements of fittings

and equipment in service dates as installed by contractor (as built) Assists and coordinates the

Flushing Program, valve maintenance program, sewer manhole inspections,

maintenance of the grounds, and cleaning of reservoirs Works with

superintendent to assist

Department of Health on Sanitary Surveys for

water and wastewater systems in the assigned region Partners with the

superintendent to work directly with

other HWS managed water

and wastewater systems and their operations Performs data entry for events that occur on water

and wastewater systems Maintains spare parts inventory and creates purchase requests for approval by system superintendent Participates in and supports the Company's Continuous Improvement Program and projects Performs work on-site in the assigned location Performs daily rounds of water and wastewater facilities to support operation Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School or possession of a GED One year of experience working in a construction, plumbing, or utility environment Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications Valid Hawaii Driver License Operations Foreman

- Requires two of the three following certifications: State of Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade 2 Certificate State of Hawaii Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 Certificate State of Hawaii Water Distribution System Operator Grade 2 Certificate Salary Range:

$31.68-58.80 Deadline to submit resume OPEN UNTIL FILLED The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

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