"Internal Only" Foreperson (DCOPS) - DCCON

Grade 19 - Starting hour rate: $29.86. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as a Foreperson will automatically advance to Senior Foreperson upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as a Foreperson with SAWS

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Foreperson reports to a Superintendent and is responsible for supervising a crew that performs any of the following functions: analysis, repair, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater treatment facilities; leak detection surveys and coordinates related activities; maintenance on water storage tanks and pump stations, and chemical feed systems.

DECISION MAKING

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

JOB DIMENSIONS

LIST OF EQUIPMENT Equipment Operation

The following equipment is currently considered to be generally appropriate for this position. Additional equipment not on this list must be of similar size, weight and complexity.

- Truck

- Water Trench Pump

- Trailer

- Trench Pump Hose

- Jack Hammer

- Hammers

- Shoring Boards & Jacks

- Pipe Clamps

- Shoring Pump

- Copper Tubing Rolls

- Whacker tamp

- Probe Bar

- Hole Hog

- Maul & Other Hand Tools

- Assorted Size Ladders

- Assorted Size Shovels

If assigned to the Asphalt Crew:

- Ladder

- Broom

- Tack Oil Wand

- Asphalt Shoot

- Flat Nose Shovel

- Asphalt Rake

- Asphalt Roller

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally; assisting in the pushing of objects weighing up to 105 pounds; assisting in the pulling of objects weighing up to 105 pounds. Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.

If assigned to the concrete crew, physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds frequently and 80 pounds occasionally.

If assigned to the asphalt crew, physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds frequently and

105 pounds occasionally.

If assigned to the combo unit crew, physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds frequently and lifting/dragging up to 170 pounds occasionally.

Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.

Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

May be required to work hours other than regular daytime schedule such as on-call, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency response.