Wastewater Maintenance Foreman

• Hires, trains, supervises, and coordinates the work of employees engaged in repairing and maintaining water/wastewater system mechanical equipment.   

• Plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of mechanics and maintenance personnel of water/wastewater utilities;                             
• Requisition necessary repair parts and supplies and maintain an adequate
  inventory for timely repairs;                                              
• Develop and implement equipment preventive maintenance and operation   
  schedules;                                                                 
• Direct and participate in the more complex equipment repairs and       
  installations;                                                             
• Train employees in mechanical repair skills and industrial safety;     
• Assist with budget documentation and preparation and monitor budget    
  expenditures;                                                              
• Ensure safe maintenance procedures and enforce the rules of industrial
  safety;                                                                  
• Prepare written reports and oral presentations concerning maintenance
  activities;                                                              
• Prepare presonnel performance evaluations, accident investigations   
  reports, disciplinary actions, and other documents pertaining to employee
  relations;                                                               
• Perform related duties as directed.                                 

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent. Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair of heavy industrial plant equipment, including supervisory experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, and abilities:    

 Physical Exam Required

*** Critical Infrastructure:  This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Knowledge of:

• Techniques and methods of mechanical repair of heavy stationary equipment; techniques of welding; types of industrial coatings.                     

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.                      
• Obtain a class "C" Water or Wastewater certificate within two years. 
• Supervise the work of others.                                        
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.                       
• Properly use Self-contained breathing apparatus. Requires employee to
  be clean-shaven.