Wastewater Maintenance Foreman

Consolidated Utility District Of Rutherford County•Murfreesboro, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Wastewater Manager, this role performs routine tasks necessary to ensure the proper operation and mechanical integrity of Recirculating Sand Filter wastewater treatment systems, septic tank effluent pump systems, and effluent disposal drip irrigation fields, including completing necessary repairs. The position requires compliance with all policies outlined in the employee handbook. This role involves leadership duties such as directing crew members, supporting safety policies, acting as a lead in the department manager's absence, troubleshooting repairs, operating the RSF program, managing HR logs and timecards for crew members, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, Workman’s Compensation, and regulatory guidelines. The Foreman is responsible for maintaining a safety attitude, monitoring confined space entries, making decisions on trenching safety, building positive employee and customer relations, and performing other duties as assigned. Essential functions include repairing/replacing pumps, float switches, UV unit components, operating pumps manually, repairing force main leaks, completing sand filter upgrades, repairing drip field components, responding to service calls for STEP systems, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of decentralized Wastewater System components and operation of components
State of TN Grade II Biological/Natural Wastewater Certification
State of TN Grade 1 Collection System Certification or the ability to immediately obtain within eighteen months.
NIMS ICS-100 & NIMS IS-700
General knowledge of Rutherford County
Experience working with PVC pipe, pump systems and light electrical
Competent Person Training Certification
Analyze electrical, mechanical & hydraulic system problems & make corrections
Read and comprehend schematics and blueprints
Basic tool, equipment, and vehicle maintenance
Heavy equipment operation
Basic Computer skills
Ability to work in potentially hazardous environments.
Respond to call-outs / emergencies on a 24 - hour basis
Aptitude to follow written and verbal instructions
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills
Must have initiative and be resourceful in problem solving
Should be detailed oriented, able to focus on task-at-hand
Must meet residential policy requirements a 45-minute response time to Consolidated Utility District’s main office and maintain that residency status as a condition of their employment
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and safe driving record
Valid Class “A” CDL with air brakes and safe driving record
Minimum two years underground utility experience

Responsibilities

Perform routine tasks necessary to ensure proper operation and mechanical integrity of Recirculating Sand Filter wastewater treatment systems, septic tank effluent pump systems and effluent disposal drip irrigation fields.
Complete necessary repairs to wastewater treatment systems and irrigation fields.
Direct crew members to complete tasks within established guidelines and timeframe.
Support and implement all company safety policies and procedures.
Act as lead role in absence of department manager regarding Wastewater Maintenance work.
Troubleshoot and lead Maintenance related repairs.
Operate RSF program to ensure repairs are complete.
Input monthly HR logs for respective crew members.
Approve timecards and time off of respective crew members.
Conform to guidelines formulated under OSHA, Workman’s Compensation, and company’s insurance carrier as well as State and Federal regulators.
Maintain a safety attitude among employees.
Check & monitor all confined space entries.
Make decisions on sloping, shoring, and benching on all trenches.
Assist in building positive, productive employee relations.
Appropriately encourage employee suggestions and constructive criticism.
Maintain positive, productive customer relations/communications.
Repair / replace defective pumps, float switches, hydro-tech valve disc, ultraviolet unit bulbs and ballast.
Observe and record in log, effluent flow meter totalizer reading.
Manually operate pumps to test operation of hydro-tech distributing valves.
Repair wastewater force main leaks/breaks.
Repair/complete upgrades to existing sand filters.
Repair/replace drip field solenoid valves, ball valves, drip lines, valve boxes, hydro-tech valves.
Repair/replace STEP tank pumps, floats, check valves and piping as necessary to maintain service to the customer.
Respond promptly to service calls and repair "STEP" system pump, floats, valves, piping, and controls as required.