Wastewater Collection System Foreman

City of Idaho Falls (ID)•Idaho Falls, ID

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for a Wastewater Collection System Foreman. This position performs a variety of first-line supervisory and journeyman-level skilled duties related to overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of storm water and sanitary sewer collection systems. Acts as Responsible Charge Operator; assumes Collection system responsibility in absence of Wastewater Superintendent; serves as field supervisor, plans daily work projects and assigns work crews; allocates resources, including personnel, equipment and materials essential to the completion of priority projects; supervises the installation, maintenance, and repair of sewer lines, manholes, catch basins, storm sewers, and french drains. Provides for routine inspection and cleaning of collection and drainage system; develops and recommends preventative maintenance programs; reviews work in progress and when completed, evaluates workmanship and quality; ensures all projects meet established standards and regulations, i.e., DEQ and EPA; may review construction drawings for projects within Idaho Falls and other systems maintained by Idaho Falls. Reviews inspections of collection system; directs the operation of underground camera to identify potential problem areas or to locate exact location of breaks or leaks in pipelines; directs the examination of new lines to determine quality of completed extensions and connections. Answers calls on excavation permits to verify location of city collection lines; responds to complaints or concerns related to sanitary or storm collection; coordinates remedies to identified problems and schedules repair or maintenance as required. Operates, maintains and troubleshoots system lift stations; ensures proper operation of apparatus; participates on projects installing or rehabilitating storm and sanitary sewer lines. Ensures the accuracy of various system documents, including GIS mapping, project files, etc.; prepares documents or drawings that accurately record and identify city collection system; coordinates updates to GIS mapping to reflect growth and system changes. Attends pre-construction meetings; discusses construction projects with contractors; attends various public meetings as required; performs inspections of contracted projects as required. Conducts periodical inventories of equipment and supplies; determines Division needs and requisitions accordingly; assists in budget preparation through recommendations for equipment, supply purchases and personnel needs. Assists in the plowing and removal of snow from public rights-of-way as may be required. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent; plus, four (4) years of specialized training related to environmental control, engineering or related science
Six (6) years of experience performing the above or closely related duties; two (2) years of which must have included daily on-site charge
Thorough knowledge of city collection system network, line and manhole locations
Hazards and precautions associated with trench work and sewer line construction
Basic hand and power tools required to install and maintain pipe line
Traffic control and diversion
Operation and maintenance of sewer cleaning and televising equipment
Typical water and sewer line problems
Working knowledge of city policies and procedures; laws, ordinances and regulations governing wastewater collection
Some knowledge of basic bacteriology and open channel hydraulics.
Knowledge of the operation of heavy mechanized equipment as may be required.
Ability to adapt to emergency or unusual situations
Tolerate weather extremes in the work place
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Perform strenuous manual labor
Develop working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public
Ability to lift 70 lbs.
Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement.
Must possess a Class IV Wastewater Collections Operator License.
Must work on a twenty-four (24) hour stand-by or on call.
Must complete 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU) in Wastewater annually.
Shall be expected, within six months of hire, to establish residence with a 45-minute notification to respond zone from the Wastewater Collection Administration Building.

Responsibilities

Acts as Responsible Charge Operator
Serves as field supervisor, plans daily work projects and assigns work crews
Supervises the installation, maintenance, and repair of sewer lines, manholes, catch basins, storm sewers, and french drains
Provides for routine inspection and cleaning of collection and drainage system
Reviews inspections of collection system
Answers calls on excavation permits to verify location of city collection lines
Operates, maintains and troubleshoots system lift stations
Ensures the accuracy of various system documents, including GIS mapping, project files, etc.
Attends pre-construction meetings
Conducts periodical inventories of equipment and supplies
Assists in the plowing and removal of snow from public rights-of-way as may be required.
Performs related duties as required.