Water Crew Foreman ROINC

City of Wilmington, Illinois Job Posting: Water Crew Foreman - Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC) Department: Water Pay Rate: $47.12/hour + annual increases per AFSCME Contract Employment Status: Full-Time, Bargaining Unit - AFSCME General Unit Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday (subject to change based on operational needs) Position Summary The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to serve as the Water Crew Foreman - Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC). This leadership position oversees the daily operations of the City's water treatment and distribution systems and ensures full compliance with IEPA regulations. The Foreman will supervise department personnel, manage maintenance and compliance efforts, and serve as a key liaison to the Public Works Director. Key Responsibilities Operations & Compliance Operate and manage the water treatment plant and pumping stations Ensure water quality compliance with IEPA/EPA regulations Conduct and report all required sampling and testing Utilize SCADA, PLCs, and automated systems for monitoring and control Maintain logs and regulatory submissions per IEPA requirements Supervision & Personnel Management Lead, supervise, and train all water department staff Assign and oversee task completion and ensure safe work practices Participate in performance evaluations, training, and hiring Maintain staffing schedules and oversee emergency response readiness Infrastructure Maintenance Oversee maintenance and repair of plant systems and distribution infrastructure Coordinate valve exercising, hydrant flushing, and meter operations Manage inventory of tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies Support capital improvement planning and infrastructure upgrades Emergency Response Lead emergency response to system failures, water main breaks, and boil orders Participate in after-hours callouts and coordinate with emergency services Qualifications Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required At least five (5) years of supervisory experience in water, wastewater, or public works Strong knowledge of IEPA regulations and water systems Experience with metering systems, SCADA, and Microsoft Office Licenses & Certifications Valid Illinois Driver's License (CDL preferred) Class A IEPA Water Treatment Certificate preferred Candidates must obtain Class A In-Training Certification within 9 months of hire and full Class A License within 3 years Work Environment & Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50-100+ lbs, work in confined spaces, and operate in outdoor and hazardous environments Exposure to extreme weather, noise, chemicals, and electrical systems Must comply with OSHA, Department of Labor, and City safety protocols How to Apply Interested applicants should send a completed application and resume to: ... Application forms can be downloaded at: City of Wilmington Employment Application Application Deadline: Open until filled The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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City of Wilmington, Illinois

Job Posting: Water Crew Foreman - Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC)

Department: Water

Pay Rate: $47.12/hour + annual increases per AFSCME Contract

Employment Status: Full-Time, Bargaining Unit - AFSCME General Unit

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday (subject to change based on operational needs)

Position Summary

The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to serve as the Water Crew Foreman - Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC). This leadership position oversees the daily operations of the City s water treatment and distribution systems and ensures full compliance with IEPA regulations. The Foreman will supervise department personnel, manage maintenance and compliance efforts, and serve as a key liaison to the Public Works Director.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Compliance

Operate and manage the water treatment plant and pumping stations

Ensure water quality compliance with IEPA/EPA regulations

Conduct and report all required sampling and testing

Utilize SCADA, PLCs, and automated systems for monitoring and control

Maintain logs and regulatory submissions per IEPA requirements

Supervision & Personnel Management

Lead, supervise, and train all water department staff

Assign and oversee task completion and ensure safe work practices

Participate in performance evaluations, training, and hiring

Maintain staffing schedules and oversee emergency response readiness

Infrastructure Maintenance

Oversee maintenance and repair of plant systems and distribution infrastructure

Coordinate valve exercising, hydrant flushing, and meter operations

Manage inventory of tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies

Support capital improvement planning and infrastructure upgrades

Emergency Response

Lead emergency response to system failures, water main breaks, and boil orders

Participate in after-hours callouts and coordinate with emergency services

Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required

At least five (5) years of supervisory experience in water, wastewater, or public works

Strong knowledge of IEPA regulations and water systems

Experience with metering systems, SCADA, and Microsoft Office

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Illinois Driver s License (CDL preferred)

Class A IEPA Water Treatment Certificate preferred

Candidates must obtain Class A In-Training Certification within 9 months of hire and full Class A License within 3 years

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50-100+ lbs, work in confined spaces, and operate in outdoor and hazardous environments

Exposure to extreme weather, noise, chemicals, and electrical systems

Must comply with OSHA, Department of Labor, and City safety protocols

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a completed application and resume to:

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Application forms can be downloaded at:

City of Wilmington Employment Application

Application Deadline: Open until filled

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.