Foreman - Lift Stations

Salary : $43,950.40 Annually
Location : Panama City, FL
Job Type: Full- Time
Job Number: 05142026
Department: Public Works
Division: Lift Stations
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Salary: Salary/Hourly wages may be adjusted based upon experience within Step Plan Parameters.


MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Foreman supervises crews and performs semi-skilled manual work, including maintenance, repairs and construction at sanitary sewer lift stations. The Foreman performs rotational after-hours on-call and weekend call-out duty with multiple other team members. This position functions as a working leader, guiding the team daily from the field and mentoring and training team members with diverse skill sets.
This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tropical storm, tornado, severe thunderstorm, winter storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plans work assignments, including assuring sufficient staffing, tools, equipment, supplies and materials are available on site to complete the job.
• Mentors, trains and enforces safety best practices, procedures and precautions.
• Works from written work orders, oral instructions or from blueprints, layouts and sketches.
• Investigates complaints and maintains a cooperative, helpful and friendly customer service attitude with the general public.
• Keeps time and material records and completes reports as needed.
• Supervises and participates in maintenance and construction activities involving lift stations, sewer lines, backhoes and light and medium-duty trucks.
• Prepares reports and communication as needed and requested to support the overall team.
• Completes multiple tasks at a time and maintains a high level of organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, tools, materials and equipment needed to perform the required work.
• Strong skills with all levels of hand tools.
• Ability to perform and rapidly understand basic arithmetic skills, including measurement, volume, flow and other commonly utilized skills within the area.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to lay out and supervise the work of a group of semi-skilled team members.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, sketches and layouts.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate oral and written instructions in an understandable and effective manner.
• Ability to keep records and complete reports.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.
• Ability to guide, instruct, teach and mentor others in the successful completion of their duties.

• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative, team-focused and effective relationships with team members, other agencies, other departments, leaders, and the general public.

• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to maintain and set proper maintenance of traffic controls.
• Ability to operate large equipment requiring CDL maintenance.
• Ability to effectively and safely navigate both on and off-road terrain.
• Skilled in the operation of the equipment used to complete the job assignments, including industry-specific, general hand and power tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or acceptable general equivalency.
• Five (5) years experience in the repair and maintenance of lift stations, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a confined space training certificate within six (6) months.

• Possess or have the ability to obtain an intermediate maintenance of traffic (MOT) certificate within six (6) months.
• Possess or ability to obtain Dataflow systems training certificate within six (6) months.
• Valid driver's license.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) for operation of crane trucks and vac trucks.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary:

Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 25+ lbs., Squat/Kneel, Crawl, Type/Keyboard, Ability to Work at Heights.

Frequently - Lift/Carry: 20-50 lbs., Push/Pull: 15-25 Lbs., Bend, Climb, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Walk, Sit, Drive, Work in Confined Spaces, Traverse Uneven Terrain.

Constantly - Lift/Carry: 20 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 15 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Manual Labor Functions, Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Stand.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER
These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative/ Action Employer
Panama City Offers a complete benefits package to all full time employees. Below is a list of the benefits offered by the City.

For more detailed information about the benefits please reach out to the Human Resources Department.


WORK/ LIFE INTEGRATION

• 12 Days of Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Paid Sick leave- 6 may be used for family
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Social Event Outings
• Employee Assistance Program

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available)
• Family Member Benefits available (City supplemented premium)
• Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members)
• Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19)
• Vision Benefits
• Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Health Savings Account/ Medical FSA

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

• General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation)
• Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services
• City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000)
• Additional Life and AD&D coverage available for employees, spouse, and Children
• Short-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Long-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
• Job Stability & Security