Foreman - Underground Utilities
Panama City, City of (FL), Panama City, FL, United States
This position functions under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works. The Foreman supervises crews and performs semi-skilled manual work, performing maintenance, repairs and construction in the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The Foreman is required to take rotational after-hours on-call and weekend call-out duty.
This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Plans work assignments, including assuring sufficient staff, tools, equipment, supplies and materials are available on site to complete the job.
Enforce safety procedures and precautions.
Works from written work orders, oral instructions or from blueprints, layouts and sketches.
Investigates complaints and maintains good public relations.
Keeps time and material records and completes reports as needed.
Supervises and participates in maintenance and construction activities involving water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, front-end loaders, backhoes and light and medium-duty trucks.
Prepares reports and communication as needed and requested to support the overall team.
Communicates in an effective, cooperative, professional and team-focused manner with team members, other departments, leaders and the public.
Completes multiple tasks at a time and maintains a high level of organization.
Provides on-the-job training, mentoring and guidance to less experienced crew members.
Responds to emergencies such as water main breaks, sewer line blockages or equipment failures, mobilizing crews quickly and effectively.
Ensures proper traffic control and work zone safety during field operations.
Communicates work progress, project delays and field issues to leadership in a timely manner.
Provides input on performance evaluations and disciplinary actions for assigned staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, tools, materials and equipment needed to perform the required work.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Ability to lay out and supervise the work of a group of semi-skilled workers.
Ability to read and work from blueprints, sketches and layouts.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate oral and written instructions.
Ability to keep records and complete reports.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.
Ability to carry out oral and/or written instructions in a cooperative, efficient and team-focused manner.
Ability to guide, instruct, teach and mentor others in the successful completion of their duties.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative and team-focused working relationships with fellow team members, leadership and the general public.
Skilled in the operation of the equipment used to complete the job assignments, including hand and power tools.
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Five (5) years’ experience in repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines with some supervisory experience preferred.
Possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within six (6) months.
Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Water Distribution System Operator Level III license in accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection within one (1) year.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary:
Occasionally:
Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 40+ lbs., Squat/Kneel, Climb, Crawl, Traverse Uneven Terrain, Work at Heights.
Frequently:
Lift/Carry: 25-50 lbs., Push/Pull: 25-40 lbs., Bend, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Stand.
Constantly:
Lift/Carry: 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Walk, Handling/ Fine Motor Skills, Sit, Drive.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.
The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affidavit/Action Employer
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This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Plans work assignments, including assuring sufficient staff, tools, equipment, supplies and materials are available on site to complete the job.
Enforce safety procedures and precautions.
Works from written work orders, oral instructions or from blueprints, layouts and sketches.
Investigates complaints and maintains good public relations.
Keeps time and material records and completes reports as needed.
Supervises and participates in maintenance and construction activities involving water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, front-end loaders, backhoes and light and medium-duty trucks.
Prepares reports and communication as needed and requested to support the overall team.
Communicates in an effective, cooperative, professional and team-focused manner with team members, other departments, leaders and the public.
Completes multiple tasks at a time and maintains a high level of organization.
Provides on-the-job training, mentoring and guidance to less experienced crew members.
Responds to emergencies such as water main breaks, sewer line blockages or equipment failures, mobilizing crews quickly and effectively.
Ensures proper traffic control and work zone safety during field operations.
Communicates work progress, project delays and field issues to leadership in a timely manner.
Provides input on performance evaluations and disciplinary actions for assigned staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, tools, materials and equipment needed to perform the required work.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Ability to lay out and supervise the work of a group of semi-skilled workers.
Ability to read and work from blueprints, sketches and layouts.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate oral and written instructions.
Ability to keep records and complete reports.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.
Ability to carry out oral and/or written instructions in a cooperative, efficient and team-focused manner.
Ability to guide, instruct, teach and mentor others in the successful completion of their duties.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative and team-focused working relationships with fellow team members, leadership and the general public.
Skilled in the operation of the equipment used to complete the job assignments, including hand and power tools.
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Five (5) years’ experience in repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines with some supervisory experience preferred.
Possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within six (6) months.
Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Water Distribution System Operator Level III license in accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection within one (1) year.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary:
Occasionally:
Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 40+ lbs., Squat/Kneel, Climb, Crawl, Traverse Uneven Terrain, Work at Heights.
Frequently:
Lift/Carry: 25-50 lbs., Push/Pull: 25-40 lbs., Bend, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Stand.
Constantly:
Lift/Carry: 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Walk, Handling/ Fine Motor Skills, Sit, Drive.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.
The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affidavit/Action Employer
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