Foreman - Water Utility at TOWNSHIP OF EDISON – EDISON, New Jersey

Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment; does other related duties as required. Responsible for assisting in the coordination of the activities of the workers on a day to day basis. May aid in conducting field inspections to evaluate efficiency of the Water Utility. May be responsible in the assistance of time keeping and employee attendance.NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.Examples of Work:Assists in developing a suitable work program for the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and transmission system.Assigns work to employees and supervises the installation of main line extensions, hydrants, gate valves, and appurtenances.Supervises employees engaged in the installation, renewal, and repair of consumer's service pipes, meters, and appurtenances.Requisitions required materials and supplies and maintains a proper inventory.Supervises the preparation of clear, accurate, and informative reports.Establishes and maintains needed records and files.Reviews work orders, plans work assignments and schedules, and establishes priorities.Reviews operational reports to resolve problems, ensure minimum costs and prevent delays in completion of projects.Develops and revises standard working procedures and observes workers in order to insure compliance with standards.Identifies possible personnel rule infractions, and reports same to General Supervisor.Assigns staff to repair and maintain water pipes, mains, valves, and hydrants and supervises their work.May ensure that the water supply is stopped where needed in work area.May set drilling machines and tap water mains to the size required by placing needed sleeves and properly setting valves.May supervise and help with routine and complex repairs of broken hydrants.May disassemble fire hydrants, remove defective parts, install new parts, and reassemble hydrants.May replace water valves.May operate the air compressor.May direct the opening of streets to locate defective water pipes and mains and the installation of new pipes.May ensure that streets are properly closed after repair work is completed.May ensure that safety precautions are taken by the crew at work and that proper procedures are taken to protect the public from injury which would result from crew repair activities.May obtains, store, safeguard, and supervise the use of equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.May supervise or work with employees engaged in various maintenance and cleaning activities.Keeps routine records of work done, time spent, and materials used.May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.Requirements:Experience:Five (5) years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, pipes, valves, hydrants, and other water service equipment and/or in the operation of water treatment plant apparatus and/or in varied plumbing work.License:Applicants are required to obtain a valid W3 wastewater/water system operator's license issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection during the course of their employment.Appointees must possess or be able to acquire a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of procedures used in making routine and complex repairs to water mains, pipes, and appurtenances.Knowledge of methods of opening-closing streets and safety precautions relating thereto.Knowledge of varied types of tools used in construction, maintenance, and repair of water department installations, and varied uses of these tools.Knowledge of methods used in keeping routine records.Knowledge of the supervisory techniques.Ability to organize a working crew, give them assignments and instructions, assist them when difficult and unusual problems arise, and to check their work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship and output are observed, and that desired objectives are achieved.Ability to work for long periods in emergency situations and remain on the job until repairs have been made.Ability to analyze problems involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of water mains, pipes, valves, hydrants, and water gates, and to determine an effective method of solution.Ability to operate an air compressor and skillfully use other specialized tools and equipment, and to supervise the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies.Ability to work harmoniously with associates and subordinates.Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.Ability to plan and schedule water service maintenance and repair operations, and direct work processes.Ability to give suitable work assignments, instructions, and guidance to subordinate supervisors.Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports on the activities of the units.Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.IT IS THE POLICY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND FITNESS AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, AGE OR MILITARY SERVICE.NOTE: Appointees may be required to attend Incident Management training within a specified timeframe as determined by the appointing authority.Such training may include but not be limited to: ICS-700 NIMS, An Introduction ICS-100 Introduction to ICS or equivalent ICS-200 Basic ICS or equivalent