Foreman-Utilities

City of Lynnwood•Lynnwood, WA

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Foreman-Utilities assists the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor in supervising multiple crews responsible for installing, constructing, repairing, and maintaining water and wastewater utility systems. The role coordinates staffing, equipment, tools, materials, and job-site setup, and oversees a range of water, wastewater, stormwater, and right-of-way maintenance activities. The Foreman operates heavy or specialized construction equipment as needed and operates snowplow trucks and sanders during inclement weather. The position also investigates and responds to citizen complaints and acts for the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor in that supervisor’s absence. Work takes place in both office and outdoor settings, including seasonal heat, cold, and other weather conditions. The work may involve exposure to hazardous substances, vibration, airborne particles, dirt, fumes, and traffic. The position requires physical work, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 80 pounds and moving over uneven or slippery surfaces.

Requirements

Five years of experience in heavy manual labor, including at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License with Class A CDL certification and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.
Possess and retain Washington State Traffic Control and work zone safety certifications, or be able to obtain them within six months of hire.
Knowledge of safe work practices, including precautions for operating power and heavy equipment and using personal protective equipment.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, traffic rules and regulations and flow patterns, and supervisory principles and practices.
Ability to use standard construction tools and operate the types of heavy equipment used by the department.
Ability to make sound judgments in emergencies; read and interpret work orders, diagrams, blueprints, and maps; and take basic measurements.
Ability to lead and motivate others; give and follow written and verbal instructions; plan and set up work; delegate tasks; and prioritize daily work.
Ability to work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents, and other solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds; maneuver over rough, uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces; climb ladders; reach, crouch, turn or twist, and stand for extended periods; reach overhead; and push or pull objects.
Ability to speak and hear to exchange information, speak clearly and concisely, and use the manual dexterity needed to operate equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Delegate responsibility and appropriate authority to assigned staff, and monitor daily work to support timely and accurate completion.
Assist with applicant interviews and the selection, orientation, and training of new employees.
Ensure adequate staff, equipment, and facilities are available; provide input on employee evaluations and participate in delivering evaluations with the Supervisor.
Schedule staff around section needs and absence requests, and complete staff time cards.
Determine job-site setup and assign staff to obtain and arrange the equipment, tools, and materials needed for assignments.
Operate heavy or specialized construction equipment as needed.
Oversee crews flushing and testing new mains and testing water quality, valves, backflow devices, fire lines, and hydrants.
Oversee crews installing, repairing, disinfecting, chlorinating, and replacing underground water mains and laterals.
Oversee crews installing and maintaining storm pipes, traffic vaults and boxes, telemetry cables, manholes, culverts, basins, and drains as assigned.
Oversee crews installing, cleaning, and maintaining catch basins, and excavating and maintaining ponds as assigned.
Assign workers to mow and maintain rights-of-way and perform vegetation control as needed.
Operate snowplow trucks and sanders in inclement weather.
Investigate and respond to citizen complaints.
Act for the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.
Maintain regular attendance.