Senior Construction & Maintenance Foreman (Non-Exempt)

City of Lubbock•Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Supervises and coordinates personnel engaged in construction, repair, and maintenance of pipelines and related equipment for municipal water and wastewater systems; paved and unpaved streets and storm water systems; or solid waste collection. The position may involve work with critical infrastructure and is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening.

Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
For Pipeline Maintenance: An additional five years of experience supervising heavy construction work, emphasizing pipeline construction and maintenance, including supervisory and administrative experience.
For Solid Waste: At least five years of experience supervising solid waste work, emphasizing collections, including supervisory and administrative experience.
Relevant education and experience may be combined to provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Physical examination required.
Possess a valid, current Commercial Driver’s License.
Possess or be able to obtain a DOT Class A CDL with proper endorsements within six months.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and the public.
Pipeline Maintenance: Obtain a Class C Water Distribution license and Class II Waste Water Collection license within one year of hire.
Pipeline Maintenance: Obtain a Class C water or wastewater license within two years of hire and a Class B water or wastewater license within three years of hire.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy construction and/or collection equipment.
Knowledge of job costing and job cost tracking.
Knowledge of recordkeeping, purchasing, and budgeting.
Pipeline Maintenance: Knowledge of heavy construction practices focused on pipeline construction and maintenance, pipeline construction and repair materials, and trench safety systems.
Street and Storm Water System Maintenance: Knowledge of heavy construction practices focused on concrete and asphalt pavement and curb and gutter installation and repair; materials used in concrete and asphalt pavement repair; work zone setup and traffic safety; and heavy construction equipment care and maintenance.
Solid Waste: Knowledge of municipal solid waste collection and transportation, repair of all types of fencing, and operational safety.
Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and inclined surfaces; bend and kneel; push and pull objects; flex the upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees; rotate the upper trunk while sitting or standing; and reach above, at, or below shoulder height.
Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movements to operate a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Pipeline Maintenance: Prefer a Class B water or wastewater license.
Solid Waste: Prefer a Solid Waste license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor in scheduling, planning, and supervising personnel performing pipeline construction, repair, and maintenance; street and storm water system work; or solid waste collection.
Select, train, evaluate, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate personnel.
Establish performance standards, work priorities, and schedules.
Conduct field inspections to lay out projects, check work in progress, and inspect completed projects.
Coordinate construction activities within the department, with other city departments, and with other utilities.
Assist in preparing and administering the department budget.
Maintain records of work performed and material, labor, and equipment usage; compile data and prepare activity reports.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, and outside vendors to procure materials and supplies.
Provide information to the public and assist in resolving problems or complaints.
Perform related duties as directed.