Mnt Pub Wks Foreman

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

2d•$49,002 - $73,986

About The Position

Works under the general supervision of a field supervisor to direct small crews responsible for drain and street maintenance. Oversees and aids crews in repairing storm drains, inlets, and other structures relating to drain maintenance, street repair, and asphalt paving. Provides maintenance to ditches, roadside areas, and sewer lines. Inspects manhole to locate stoppage, operate levers on truck to use appropriate tools to encounter obstruction, and rotates cable or rods as necessary. Retreats rod to drag out obstructions and administers chemicals to remove obstruction as required. Operates sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodder, high velocity water jet, and sewer flusher to clean and disinfect domestic and other flooded areas. Instructs assigned crew on proper use, operation, and maintenance of various vehicles and equipment. Checks equipment for proper fluids and fuel levels as necessary. Drives truck to haul crew, materials, and equipment. Provides work direction to assigned crew and serves in a lead capacity on job sites. Assists supervisor to evaluate staff work performance and maintain time sheets. Communicates with residents regarding work being performed. Uses mobile radio to communicate with supervisor and crews. Travels to various facilities to conduct on-site inspections.

Responsibilities

Direct small crews responsible for drain and street maintenance.
Oversee and aid crews in repairing storm drains, inlets, and other structures relating to drain maintenance, street repair, and asphalt paving.
Provide maintenance to ditches, roadside areas, and sewer lines.
Inspect manhole to locate stoppage.
Operate levers on truck to use appropriate tools to encounter obstruction, and rotates cable or rods as necessary.
Retreat rod to drag out obstructions and administers chemicals to remove obstruction as required.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodder, high velocity water jet, and sewer flusher to clean and disinfect domestic and other flooded areas.
Instruct assigned crew on proper use, operation, and maintenance of various vehicles and equipment.
Check equipment for proper fluids and fuel levels as necessary.
Drive truck to haul crew, materials, and equipment.
Provide work direction to assigned crew and serve in a lead capacity on job sites.
Assist supervisor to evaluate staff work performance and maintain time sheets.
Communicate with residents regarding work being performed.
Use mobile radio to communicate with supervisor and crews.
Travel to various facilities to conduct on-site inspections.