CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY Foreperson - Pipeline Support-Dead End Main Group
About The Position
The Foreperson – Pipeline Support reports to a Superintendent and supervises a crew performing utility locates, leak response, hydrant maintenance, and dead-end main flushing. The role coordinates service requests and work orders, monitors performance metrics, and develops and maintains customized and periodic reports to help evaluate operational effectiveness, resource allocation, and service quality. The position works under limited supervision and supervises an assigned crew. The role includes an automatic progression plan: an employee hired as a Foreperson-Pipeline Support will advance to Senior Foreperson-Pipeline Support after reaching five years of continuous experience as a Foreperson with SAWS.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, or construction of water or wastewater facilities.
- Obtain a TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Operator License within 24 months of hire.
- Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
- Work Zone Traffic Control, Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Awareness and/or certification where applicable.
- Pass position-specific physical testing.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communications.
- Proficiency in using materials, tools, utility calculations, and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, wastewater treatment, and collection systems.
- Proficiency in using and applying word processing, spreadsheet, database, and computerized maintenance management software.
- Ability to establish and maintain contact with internal and external customers, contractors, and governmental agencies.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of lifting or carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally and assisting with pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 105 pounds.
- Ability to perform job duties involving standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped or strained positions for long periods.
- Ability to work inside and outside with potential exposure to inclement weather, wastewater, mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined-space hazards, offensive fumes, excessive noise, heavy traffic, deep excavations, animals, snakes, and poisonous insects.
- May be required to meet applicable personal protective equipment requirements, including clearance for respiratory protection and associated equipment.
- Operate a company vehicle daily.
- Work hours other than regular schedules as required, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts, overtime, or emergency response.
Nice To Haves
- Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator License.
Responsibilities
- Train, mentor, supervise, and evaluate crew members by checking work for efficiency and quality, and initiate corrective action as necessary.
- Supervise employees performing utility locates, leak response, hydrant maintenance, and dead-end main flushing.
- Develop and maintain customized and periodic reports to assist the Superintendent in evaluating operational effectiveness, resource allocation, and service quality.
- Coordinate and ensure timely execution of service requests and work orders related to assigned operational areas.
- Interpret blueprints, construction plans, as-built drawings, block maps, operations and maintenance manuals, and maintenance reports.
- Operate complex equipment associated with assigned work, such as pipe tracing equipment, ground penetrating radar, and leak detection tools.
- Adhere to and promote safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
