Working Foreman - Utilities

City of Apple Valley•Central Maintenance Facility - Apple Valley, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Working Foreman assists the Public Works Supervisor - Utilities and/or Public Works Superintendent - Utilities with coordinating utilities maintenance crews, work assignments, and the division’s day-to-day operations. The role leads projects, prioritizes and assigns work, serves as a crew leader, performs the duties of a Maintenance Worker II - Utilities, ensures equipment is operated correctly, and responds to customer concerns. The position works with supervisors, coworkers, other City staff, and residents to coordinate projects and communicate project status, operational recommendations, needs, and concerns. It also trains maintenance workers, supports safety compliance, maintains the division’s inventory, and assists with equipment-purchase requests and long-range budget planning. The foreman performs utility-related on-call duty on a rotating basis and may assist other maintenance divisions and City departments as needed. Work is performed primarily outdoors at project sites. The employee must be able to work in extreme weather and enter confined spaces using required personal protective equipment. The role requires availability for extended workdays, callbacks, shift schedule changes, on-call duty, snow and ice control, and other emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
7,000 hours of experience (approximately four years) working in a municipal utilities maintenance division.
Class B Water Supply Systems Operator certification, or obtain it within six months after appointment.
Class S.B. Wastewater Collection Systems Operators certification, or obtain it within six months after appointment.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
Demonstrated computer skills, including SCADA software and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated successful operation and day-to-day repair of utilities maintenance equipment.
Working knowledge of applicable safety regulations and demonstrated ability to follow safe work practices under the law, City practices, and generally accepted safety standards.
Ability to comply with Department of Transportation drug testing requirements.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Class B Minnesota driver’s license within six months after appointment.
Ability to enter confined spaces and use required personal protective equipment, such as respirators and harnesses.
Ability to bend, twist, grip, carry, shovel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather and be available for extended workdays, callbacks, shift schedule changes, on-call duty, snow and ice control, and other emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist utility supervisors with coordinating, scheduling, and assigning daily work crews, including prioritizing assignments, selecting or reassigning crews, determining needed supplies and equipment, and monitoring project completion.
Lead utilities maintenance projects, including recommending staffing, coordinating with other maintenance divisions, determining equipment needs, coordinating outside contractual work when necessary, and reviewing completed work.
Communicate with utility supervisors, division coworkers, City staff, and residents about project status, recommendations, operational changes, questions, follow-up, and division needs or concerns.
Use applicable technology to complete work tasks and support general operations.
Perform tasks, functions, and duties normally assigned to a member of a utilities maintenance work crew.
Train maintenance workers in division duties, procedures, methods, and the proper handling and use of equipment and tools.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, City safety policies and procedures, and other applicable safety regulations.
Maintain the utilities maintenance division’s inventory of supplies and equipment.
Assist with equipment purchase requests and specifications, and preparation of the division’s long-range budgetary needs.
Assist other maintenance divisions and departments with required maintenance of City-owned properties.
Keep utility supervisors informed of matters relevant to their responsibilities.
Perform rotating on-call utility duty to respond to utility issues outside normal business hours.
Perform other duties consistent with the position’s responsibilities as assigned by the City.