Stormwater Maintenance Foreman - Concrete and Asphalt Crew

Under direction, the purpose of this position is to supervise and work in an assigned functional area, to include Stormwater swale, ditch, pipe, and canal maintenance. This specific position will be responsible for all concrete and asphalt work associated with stormwater infrastructure to include spillways, driveways, catch basin repairs, road crossings, and pipe installation and repairs. Ensures proper initial construction, preventative maintenance and repair work to ensure safe, productive and time efficient accomplishment of departmental operations and objectives. Employee functions at an entry management level and is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of assigned tasks and work crews. Position responds directly to the maintenance Supervisor and shares responsibility for ensuring that all work adheres to all prescribed established safety standards, building codes and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. This is a working position in the field but also carries additional administrative responsibilities.

The 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 functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Participates in hiring, evaluating, and directing staff in assigned functional areas.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates individual staff members and maintenance crews; ensures the safe and productive use of equipment utilized in associated repair work; trains and directs subordinates in the use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment and ensures compliance with all City Policies and Procedures.
• Identifies and reports any detected deterioration, repair, and maintenance needs to supervisory staff and evaluates field conditions and submits recommendations for corrective measures.
• Interprets job assignments to staff under charge and assigns duties to equipment operators of varying skills and abilities; establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet schedules.
• Requisitions materials and supplies for projects and coordinates the efficient use of workers, resources and equipment.
• Responsible for multiple maintenance and construction projects at various sites; analyzes and resolves work problems and assists staff in solving problems.
• Maintains current knowledge of materials and equipment used in maintenance and construction tasks within multiple City departments.
• Monitors productivity and workflow of staff under charge; ensures adherence to established deadlines and maintenance and repair schedules.
• Responds to emergency situations in order to confine, resolve or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous conditions.
• Contacts residents and business owners in area where services will be discontinued and explains when services will be shut off and how soon it will be turned back on.
• Depending on area of assignment, operates equipment that includes, but is not limited to back-hoes, loaders, mowers, chippers, dozers, forklifts, excavators, graders, rollers, boats, trenchers, and heavy equipment / trucks.
• Operates a variety of construction equipment and tools; operates various standard hand-held manual, electrical, and gas-powered tools and equipment; operates a variety of specialized trade specific tools and equipment.
• Evaluates completed projects and repairs to ensure all work performed adheres to established safety standards, building codes and regulations, and legal guidelines where applicable, regarding construction, electric, plumbing and carpentry.
• Ability to function in severe weather conditions and ability to respond to hazardous/risky situations and direct mitigation efforts in emergencies.
• Performs related duties as directed.

High School Diploma or GED required, associate's degree or technical certifications (construction, utility, mechanical) and/or equivalent State licenses and certifications preferred, and five (5) years progressively responsible experience with heavy equipment operation including but not limited to backhoe, front-end loader, excavator, skid steer etc. Must have verifiable work experience supervising infrastructure projects; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Must possess a FDOT Temporary Traffic Control certification (or must obtain within three (3) months of hire).

Must possess an FSA Stormwater Operator Level II certification (or must obtain within six (6) months of hire).

• Ability to effectively supervise a staff comprised of entry and journey level staff engaged in carrying out projects and maintenance associated with public infrastructure projects.
• Ability to understand, follow and provide written and oral instructions; ability to read and write; ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read blueprints and shoot grades.
• Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems on assigned equipment and tools.
• Must have computer skills and the ability to use electronic work order systems.
• Ability to read and write English: ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment and necessary safety precautions used in Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Stormwater, and Public Works maintenance and repair work.
• Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate basic manual and electric hand tools, e.g., hammer, screwdriver, skill saw, power drill, wrench, level, pliers.
• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.
• Ability to operate assigned vehicles and heavy trucks.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, and telephone systems.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications; ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management; ability to work cooperatively with employees, and the general public.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to lift, move or carry objects over 100 pounds; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles; utilize feet and legs or hands and arms; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or navigating narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs; move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, odors, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, traffic and dampness/humidity. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock; falling from exposed places; and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.