Water Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your Water Systems career, ready for more responsibility?  If you answer yes, we have an opportunity for you.

The Town of Brewster seeks qualified applicants for Foreman of our Water Department. This position performs supervisory, administrative, maintenance and repair work directing work crews undertaking Water Department assignments.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Water Superintendent the Foreman is responsible for the safe distribution of drinking water and customer services. Schedule, assign, and supervise field staff activities relating to water maintenance, installations, emergencies, and water main flushing.  Oversee the training of staff in all aspects of fieldwork, including excavation and confined space ensuring safe operations by and for staff.

The ideal candidate can prioritize workflow, creating and adjusting work plans as needed with the ability to motivate and guide crews towards clear goals. Will be a team player with strong communication skills, including active listening before responding.   Interested? Visit the Town website for the full job description and more information on the functions of the job and the skills and abilities needed to be a successful candidate.

High School degree required, associate’s degree preferred, and a minimum 5 years’ experience in water system operation, maintenance, repair, or related work; minimum 1 year of supervisory experience. Applicants should possess or be able to obtain a grade 2 water treatment license, grade 3 water supply distribution license, and cross connection surveyor/backflow inspector license. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position will be considered. The Town will provide paid training opportunities for licensing.

This is a full-time 40 hour a week position covered by the Office of Professional Employees International Union with a full pay range of $33.29 – $43.44 per hour, starting pay depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Please send cover letter and resume in one PDF to Susan Broderick, Human Resources Director.  Position open until filled with a priority deadline for review of 11/20/26.  Interviews anticipated in late November with a preferred start of late December. EEO/AA

Municipal Government

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Municipal Government