Equipment Operator Foreman

Job Title

This position functions as the primary Field Supervisor for one or more construction crews assigned to the Repair Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division.

Job Description

Crews within this program are tasked with repairing deficiencies found within the sanitary sewer collection system, as well as responding to emergency calls. Incumbents provide direct crew supervision, jobsite planning, resource allocation/coordination, emergency call response investigation, and work documentation functions. Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position carries with it an on-call requirement which includes 8 hours of paid standby time per on-call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40. This position will report to the East Raleigh Operations Center, located at 1715 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591.

The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam
• Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications
• Qualifying Equipment Operator, Foreman are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional pay up to 12.5%

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Serve as the first level supervisor for labor and equipment operator staff, by assigning work and monitoring work completion. Performs oversight of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance workers supporting City department(s) or maintenance functions; Guides staff in the selection of proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; Ensures work is performed following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
• Required to fulfill call duty on a rotating basis which will include weekends and/or holidays. May be required to work extended shifts including shifts outside of normal business hours and work on weekends and/or holidays
• Assist with general supervision and personnel functions of direct reports, to include hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, termination, and performance evaluation activities
• Perform quality assurance checks on completed work and electronic work orders. Assist with training new and current employees on work processes, safety procedures, and other necessary work tasks. Conduct work notification to affected customers prior to work commencement. Follow up with customers regarding various work-related issues or concerns
• Mark work areas and submit utility locate requests via the NC 811 system. Direct oversight and guidance of heavy equipment operators who excavate sanitary sewer mains, manholes, and other appurtenances within the public right of way, in close proximity to adjacent utilities
• Plans, monitors and reviews daily work activities. Monitors inventory, resources and materials needs; initiates orders for resources based on requirements; may work with contract workers and trade specialists by scheduling and coordinating repairs and maintenance services. Work is conducted in both indoors and outdoors environments. Work conducted outdoors may be in close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, and open excavations
• Oversee setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment. Monitors such work to ensure applicable rules and regulations are followed. Instruct staff completing various manual labor tasks such as cutting asphalt streets or concrete sidewalks, hand digging to locate buried utilities, loading/unloading heavy equipment, using gas powered saws to cut and remove damaged sewer pipes, installation of new sewer pipes/fittings, replacement of sewer manhole rings/covers, backfilling excavations, work site cleanup, materials hauling/disposal, and additional site restoration activities
• Document work progress and complete electronic work orders. Respond to customer generated calls and investigate reports of issues to determine appropriate corrective actions. Provide support to the City's emergency response in the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities. May fill in for assigned Utilities Crew Supervisor during absences or vacancies
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in light to medium construction equipment operation, or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Examples of preferred relatable experience:

• Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
• Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
• Mechanics: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
• Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
• Moving Company: labor, truck driver
• General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
• Tech School Student: mechanical
• Firefighter: full or part-time

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Collection Grade II

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

Skill in:

• Training crew members on the jobsite
• Providing direction to coworkers
• Operating assigned equipment

Ability to:

• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work directions
• Respond to emergency situations
• Maintain records and work-related documentation

ADA and Other Requirements: Work Environment and Physical Effort: Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, construction site, and in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic), confined space, warehouse environment, or shop environment. Work Exposures: There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and loud noises. Work is this position is occasionally exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, individuals with known violent backgrounds, communicable diseases and/or toxic or caustic chemicals and substances. City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.