Distribution Foreman

Description:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

To ensure continuous operation of water distribution and delivery system by performing basic maintenance duties as required. Support and implement all policies outlined in employee handbook.

LEADERSHIP DUTIES

• Responsible for duties as assigned by the Distribution Manager.
• Directs crew members to complete tasks within established guidelines and timeframe
• Responsible for input of monthly HR logs for respective crew members
• Performs duties with general direction with broad latitude in pathing job tasks
• Supports and implements all company safety policies and procedures
• Conforms to guidelines formulated under OSHA, Workman’s Compensation, and company’s insurance carrier as well as State and Federal regulators.
• Maintains a safety attitude among employees
• Check & monitor all confined space entries
• Make decisions on sloping, shoring, and benching on all trenches
• Assists in building positive, productive employee relations.
• Appropriately encourages employee suggestions and constructive criticism
• Maintains positive, productive customer relations/communications
• Other duties as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure Repair of water line leaks/breaks – main and service
• Ensure Repair of sewer line leaks/breaks – main and service
• Prevent water contamination during line breaks, proper readings & documentation
• Ensure Repair or replacement of broken meter boxes, lids, meters, meter bottoms, & meter yokes
• Ensure Repair, replacement, or installation of both 2- and 3-way fire hydrants on system
• Ensure Repair/installation of flushing hydrants on system
• Ensure proper installation of new waterlines
• Ensure proper Move, kill, raise and/or lower ¾” to 1” water taps
• Ensure Installation of new water taps ¾” to 2”
• Ensure Repair, replacement and/or installation of both above & underground blow-offs ¾”, 1”, 2”
• Locate, spot valves, main lines, service lines, meters & sewer lines
• Install, repair or change-out valves, air relief valves, caps, tees, clamps, sleeves, saddles
• Replace existing service liens by cable pull or directional bore
• Collect water samples
• Flush water lines and hydrants and complete appropriate paperwork
• Repair yards when applicable due to water line installation or repair
• Removal of any excess spoil
• Patch roads or driveways due to repairs
• Repair/rebuild tapping machines
• Thaw frozen water lines
• Advanced operation of heavy equipment
• General maintenance on equipment, vehicles & tools
• GPS Survey assets during repair of existing facilities and installation of new facilities
• Emergency duty or on call responsibility
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: specialized, technical, or practical knowledge, skills, experience, or abilities needed to perform the job. (degrees, certificates, licenses, or other bona fide job qualifications.)

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Minimum three years’ experience with District

B. KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED
• State of TN Water Distribution System Operator Grade II Certificate of Competency
• Valid Class “A” CDL with airbrakes and safe driving record
• Excellent familiarity with District distribution system facilities’ locations and operational logic
• Excellent knowledge of Rutherford County
• Leadership training/experience

C. SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Certified Forklift Operator
• Trench Competent Person Certification
• Operate a wide range of equipment and hand and air tools
• Proficient tool, equipment, and vehicle maintenance
• Advanced Computer Skill Level
• Ability to read and understand construction plans

D. ABILITIES REQUIRED (work characteristics, behaviors, leadership abilities, etc.):

• Must have initiative and be resourceful in problem solving
• Must have elevated level of interpersonal skills.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Should be detailed oriented, able to focus on task-at-hand.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to prioritize, dependable, retentive memory and have ability to command respect
• Work is mostly in the field in a variety of settings and weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: physical demands under which the job is performed:

• Intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, or stooping.
• Frequently entering/exiting vehicle.
• Frequent lifting of light objects.
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds.
• Climbing fences/ladders.
• Use of tools or equipment requiring a high degree of expertise.
• Need to distinguish between shades of color.
• Other (specify) - Heavy physical labor.

WORKING CONDITIONS: normal or usual conditions where work is performed:

Work is primarily performed in a field setting with exposure to loud noise, outside elements, dust, dirt, grease, etc.

Hazards: Work frequently near moving mechanical parts. Exposure to irritating chemicals.

The physical demands described herein 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.