Operations Foreman

  • Hawaii Water Service Company
  • Kailua Kona, Hawaii
  • Full Time
Operations Foreman

Hawaii Water Service Company

United States, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona

Aug 07, 2025

Hawaii Water Service

Job Description:

The Operations Foreman supervises and performs manual work with contractor(s) and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of Company property and facilities. The work is performed under limited supervision and requires exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The operations foreman works closely with the superintendent to plan and schedule all events related to the operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater system. The position is located in Kona, HI.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Schedules and performs manual work with contractor and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of Company property and facilities

Coordinates daily work orders with service personnel and maintenance crew

Provides training for employees

Investigates customer water quality and odor complaints

Operates, monitors, maintains records, schedules, and performs maintenance of wells, booster pumps, valves, tanks, sampling stations, water treatment and purification equipment, wastewater treatment equipment, gravity sewer mains, sewer pump stations, machinery, vehicles, and auxiliary engines

Performs tank inspection and leak detection

Locates water mains, meters, valves, sewer clean outs and other Company facilities as required

Collects water quality and wastewater samples and hands off to courier who delivers to water quality laboratory

Repairs and services pumping and treatment equipment, valves, and mains

Oversees and directs employees for loading, testing, chlorinating, and sampling of mains

Oversees, records, and updates the superintendent with measurements of fittings and equipment in service dates as installed by contractor (as built)

Assists and coordinates the Flushing Program, valve maintenance program, sewer manhole inspections, maintenance of the grounds, and cleaning of reservoirs

Works with superintendent to assist Department of Health on Sanitary Surveys for water and wastewater systems in the assigned region

Partners with the superintendent to work directly with other HWS managed water and wastewater systems and their operations

Performs data entry for events that occur on water and wastewater systems

Maintains spare parts inventory and creates purchase requests for approval by system superintendent

Participates in and supports the Company's Continuous Improvement Program and projects

Performs work on-site in the assigned location

Performs daily rounds of water and wastewater facilities to support operation

Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School or possession of a GED

One year of experience working in a construction, plumbing, or utility environment

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications

Valid Hawaii Driver License

Operations Foreman - Requires two of the three following certifications:

State of Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade 2 Certificate

State of Hawaii Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 Certificate

State of Hawaii Water Distribution System Operator Grade 2 Certificate

Salary Range: $31.68-58.80

Deadline to submit resume is Thursday, August 21st, 2025

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.
Job ID: 488829451
Originally Posted on: 8/9/2025

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