City of DeLand

Job Description

Pay Grade:  U113                                                                                                Department:  Utilities Distribution
Exempt: No                                                                                                          Reports to: Superintendent

SUMMARY: The foreman supervises and works with a group of employees engaged in semiskilled or unskilled manual labor. This employee also completes work assignments in accordance with established procedures and exercises judgment in modifying work plans to meet unexpected situations. The foreman also receives instructions and general supervision from a superintendent. Work is reviewed by reports and frequent site visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 20. he list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Plans, prioritizes assigns, supervises, reviews, and engage in such activities as installing or replacing water meters, installing, repairing and replacing valves, installing, repairing, and replacing water mains and services.
• Assigns personnel to work tasks and assists them with their job.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining supplies and equipment, yards, buildings and vehicles.
• Assigns work and performs evaluations of workers.
• May have to operate heavy equipment such as loaders and backhoe proficiently.
• Ensures work quality and adherence to compliance standards, codes, rules and regulations per city and regulatory agencies.
• Initiates reports per compliance standards, codes, rules, and regulations according to county and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for responding to public inquiries, problems/complaints, investigations, and resolutions regarding meters and backflow prevention devices.
• Must be knowledgeable of interrelated duties with other sections and divisions for cooperation and efficient resolution of problems.
• Participates in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operations, services, and activities of a water system.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of Backhoe and Skid Steer
• Capable of doing all jobs below Forman position
• Principles of supervision, staff training, and performance evaluation.
• Correct installation and usage of various types of water meters.
• Knowledgeable of water meters and backflow prevention devices.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Supervise, organize, and review the daily work of assigned staff.
• Select, train, and evaluate crew.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Able to establish and maintain a courteous working relationship with employees, officials and the public.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Basic computer skills required and reasonable speed in using them desired.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma. Must be able to utilize all features afforded by computer technology software, report writing programs and other required software and micro-computer equipment utilized by the assigned work unit. Must have experience in administration in the areas of water systems, customer service and monitoring programs, and have some supervisory experience. A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications except for licensure/certification requirements. The applicant must maintain a valid Florida CDL license minimum class “B” with air brakes endorsement, a Level III Distribution System Operators License issued by the FDEP, and must be CPR / AED qualified.

REASONING ABILITY: The applicant must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms. The applicant must also be able to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations when immediate guidance from the supervisor may not be available.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to keep records and prepare simple reports.
• Ability to use various hand and power tools related to the job in the operation of automotive equipment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and fractions.
• Ability to read safety manuals, work orders, operation guides, legal documents, instructions, letters, memos, journals, and maps.

REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Class B Commercial Driver License with Air Brake Endorsement

• Level III Water Distribution License

• CPR and AED Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA: Employee may work inside an office environment, or outside in various weather conditions. Employees may have to work in dusty conditions, poor lighting, noisy conditions, damp conditions, and darkness or on uneven surfaces. Some job tasks may require employee to bend, stoop, drive, kneel, operate equipment, crawl, push or lift or carry 75 pounds or less.

Lifting: > 75 Pounds
Environment: Inside office or outside in various weather conditions
Vision: 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100
Hearing: Normal to very high noise levels

*Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.