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.
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