Distribution Foreman

Consolidated Utility District Of Rutherford County•Murfreesboro, TN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

To ensure continuous operation of water distribution and delivery system by performing basic maintenance duties as required. Support and implement all policies outlined in employee handbook. Responsible for duties as assigned by the Distribution Manager. Directs crew members to complete tasks within established guidelines and timeframe. Responsible for input of monthly HR logs for respective crew members. Performs duties with general direction with broad latitude in pathing job tasks. Supports and implements all company safety policies and procedures. Conforms to guidelines formulated under OSHA, Workman’s Compensation, and company’s insurance carrier as well as State and Federal regulators. Maintains a safety attitude among employees. Check & monitor all confined space entries. Make decisions on sloping, shoring, and benching on all trenches. Assists in building positive, productive employee relations. Appropriately encourages employee suggestions and constructive criticism. Maintains positive, productive customer relations/communications. Other duties as needed.

Requirements

Must meet residential policy requirements a 45-minute response time to Consolidated Utility District’s main office and maintain that residency status as a condition of their employment.
Minimum three years’ experience with District
High school diploma or GED
State of TN Water Distribution System Operator Grade II Certificate of Competency
Valid Class “A” CDL with airbrakes and safe driving record
Excellent familiarity with District distribution system facilities’ locations and operational logic
Excellent knowledge of Rutherford County
Leadership training/experience
Certified Forklift Operator
Trench Competent Person Certification
Operate a wide range of equipment and hand and air tools
Proficient tool, equipment, and vehicle maintenance
Advanced Computer Skill Level
Ability to read and understand construction plans
Must have initiative and be resourceful in problem solving
Must have elevated level of interpersonal skills.
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Should be detailed oriented, able to focus on task-at-hand.
Self-motivated, organized, able to prioritize, dependable, retentive memory and have ability to command respect

Responsibilities

Responsible for duties as assigned by the Distribution Manager.
Directs crew members to complete tasks within established guidelines and timeframe
Responsible for input of monthly HR logs for respective crew members
Performs duties with general direction with broad latitude in pathing job tasks
Supports and implements all company safety policies and procedures
Conforms to guidelines formulated under OSHA, Workman’s Compensation, and company’s insurance carrier as well as State and Federal regulators.
Maintains a safety attitude among employees
Check & monitor all confined space entries
Make decisions on sloping, shoring, and benching on all trenches
Assists in building positive, productive employee relations.
Appropriately encourages employee suggestions and constructive criticism
Maintains positive, productive customer relations/communications
Other duties as needed
Ensure Repair of water line leaks/breaks – main and service
Ensure Repair of sewer line leaks/breaks – main and service
Prevent water contamination during line breaks, proper readings & documentation
Ensure Repair or replacement of broken meter boxes, lids, meters, meter bottoms, & meter yokes
Ensure Repair, replacement, or installation of both 2- and 3-way fire hydrants on system
Ensure Repair/installation of flushing hydrants on system
Ensure proper installation of new waterlines
Ensure proper Move, kill, raise and/or lower ¾” to 1” water taps
Ensure Installation of new water taps ¾” to 2”
Ensure Repair, replacement and/or installation of both above & underground blow-offs ¾”, 1”, 2”
Locate, spot valves, main lines, service lines, meters & sewer lines
Install, repair or change-out valves, air relief valves, caps, tees, clamps, sleeves, saddles
Replace existing service liens by cable pull or directional bore
Collect water samples
Flush water lines and hydrants and complete appropriate paperwork
Repair yards when applicable due to water line installation or repair
Removal of any excess spoil
Patch roads or driveways due to repairs
Repair/rebuild tapping machines
Thaw frozen water lines
Advanced operation of heavy equipment
General maintenance on equipment, vehicles & tools
GPS Survey assets during repair of existing facilities and installation of new facilities
Emergency duty or on call responsibility
Other duties as assigned