Equipment Operator Foreman

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Wendell, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as the primary Field Supervisor for one or more construction crews assigned to the Repair Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with repairing deficiencies found within the sanitary sewer collection system, as well as responding to emergency calls. Incumbents provide direct crew supervision, jobsite planning, resource allocation/coordination, emergency call response investigation, and work documentation functions. Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position carries with it an on-call requirement which includes 8 hours of paid standby time per on-call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40. This position will report to the East Raleigh Operations Center, located at 1715 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in light to medium construction equipment operation, or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Knowledge of uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Skill in training crew members on the jobsite
• Skill in providing direction to coworkers
• Skill in operating assigned equipment
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work directions
• Ability to respond to emergency situations
• Ability to maintain records and work-related documentation

Nice To Haves

• Examples of preferred relatable experience: Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
• Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
• Mechanics: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
• Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
• Moving Company: labor, truck driver
• General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
• Tech School Student: mechanical
• Firefighter: full or part-time
• NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Collection Grade II

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first level supervisor for labor and equipment operator staff, by assigning work and monitoring work completion.
• Performs oversight of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance workers supporting City department(s) or maintenance functions; Guides staff in the selection of proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; Ensures work is performed following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
• Required to fulfill call duty on a rotating basis which will include weekends and/or holidays. May be required to work extended shifts including shifts outside of normal business hours and work on weekends and/or holidays
• Assist with general supervision and personnel functions of direct reports, to include hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, termination, and performance evaluation activities
• Perform quality assurance checks on completed work and electronic work orders.
• Assist with training new and current employees on work processes, safety procedures, and other necessary work tasks.
• Conduct work notification to affected customers prior to work commencement.
• Follow up with customers regarding various work-related issues or concerns
• Mark work areas and submit utility locate requests via the NC 811 system.
• Direct oversight and guidance of heavy equipment operators who excavate sanitary sewer mains, manholes, and other appurtenances within the public right of way, in close proximity to adjacent utilities
• Plans, monitors and reviews daily work activities.
• Monitors inventory, resources and materials needs; initiates orders for resources based on requirements; may work with contract workers and trade specialists by scheduling and coordinating repairs and maintenance services.
• Oversee setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment. Monitors such work to ensure applicable rules and regulations are followed.
• Instruct staff completing various manual labor tasks such as cutting asphalt streets or concrete sidewalks, hand digging to locate buried utilities, loading/unloading heavy equipment, using gas powered saws to cut and remove damaged sewer pipes, installation of new sewer pipes/fittings, replacement of sewer manhole rings/covers, backfilling excavations, work site cleanup, materials hauling/disposal, and additional site restoration activities
• Document work progress and complete electronic work orders.
• Respond to customer generated calls and investigate reports of issues to determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide support to the City’s emergency response in the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities.
• May fill in for assigned Utilities Crew Supervisor during absences or vacancies
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Benefits

• Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam
• Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications
• Qualifying Equipment Operator, Foreman are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional pay up to 12.5%
• 8 hours of paid standby time per on-call week
• Potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED