Foreperson - Lift Stations

San Antonio Water System•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Foreperson - Lift Stations reports to a Superintendent and supervises a crew responsible for inspecting and maintaining lift stations in the wastewater collection system. The role works under limited supervision and supervises 3 to 12 employees. It has an automatic progression plan: an employee hired as a Foreperson advances to Senior Foreperson after five years of continuous experience as a Foreperson with SAWS. The Foreperson trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates crew members; oversees lift station maintenance and repairs; supports sanitary sewer overflow response; coordinates with other organizational groups and operational staff; and manages materials, tools, and equipment. The role also requires interpreting technical documents, following safety procedures including confined-space entry, and performing utility calculations. Work is primarily outdoors and involves exposure to inclement weather, wastewater, mechanical, electrical, and confined-space hazards, fumes, excessive noise, and animals, snakes, and poisonous insects. The position operates a company vehicle daily and may require on-call work, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency response. Physical demands include lifting or carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally and assisting with pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 105 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, or construction of water or wastewater facilities.
TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection Operator License or TCEQ Class C Wastewater Operator License upon hire.
Valid Texas Class CDL-A driver's license with Tanker endorsement.
Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness training and/or certification.
Pass position-specific physical testing.
Ability to report to work on time, maintain good attendance, and work all designated schedules.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, governmental agencies, and the public.
Proficient skill in using materials, tools, utility calculations, and equipment commonly used in wastewater collection system construction, maintenance, or repair.
Proficient skill in using word processing, spreadsheet, and computerized maintenance management system software.

Nice To Haves

TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collection Operator License.
Experience in wastewater collection systems.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order documentation.

Responsibilities

Train, mentor, supervise, and evaluate crew members by checking their work for efficiency and quality, and initiate corrective action as necessary.
Supervise employees inspecting and maintaining lift stations, including wet well cleaning with combination vacuum trucks.
Oversee and perform repairs and installation of mechanical equipment and piping systems for lift stations.
Oversee sanitary sewer overflow response and cleanup at lift stations, and assist wastewater collection system maintenance crews with force-main overflows.
Participate in safety committees, work-planning groups, and special project teams.
Coordinate with other organizational groups, crafts, and operational staff.
Provide procurement input and mechanical expertise concerning new parts, machinery, and equipment.
Secure and account for materials, stock, tools, and heavy equipment.
Read and interpret construction plans, as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, maintenance reports, and other technical data.
Adhere to safety policies and procedures, including confined-space entry requirements.
Perform utility calculations and other duties as assigned.