UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

Salary: $53,290.01 – $79,094.86 Annually

Location : Bullhead City, AZ

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2023-00085

Department: Utilities

Division: Construction

Opening Date: 05/24/2023

Closing Date: 7/24/2023 5:00 PM Arizona

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Provides lead direction and work coordination for an assigned staff ensuring that assigned projects are completed in a satisfactory and timely manner. Skillfully operates the City’s most complex heavy equipment, if assigned. Performs a variety of physical labor, semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, construction, of City utilities and facilities. A moderate level of computer skills is expected to be successful in this position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE/LICENSING & TRAINING

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) and five years maintenance, construction and/or repair experience in area of assignment including one year of supervisory or lead experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

LICENSING & TRAINING:

Valid State Driver’s License
Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Provides lead direction and work coordination for assigned staff.
Plans and assigns work schedules for assigned crews.
Maintenance and repair projects, secures appropriate tools and materials, and completes work in a timely manner.
Performs semi-skilled, skilled and technical repairs, to water and wastewater facilities.
Keeps records and logs of work completed, materials required, labor hours, etc.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
May be assigned to skilled operation of heavy equipment on maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs.
Meets requirements set forth by permits issued by regulatory agencies.
Responds to customer inquiry and complaints.
Procures, research, and orders parts; participates in budgeting processes.
Serving as lead in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water mains and service lines.
Coordinates and monitors contractors hired for City work projects.
Operates hand tools, power equipment, and a variety of vehicles.
Creates written estimates and detailed drawings for small repairs.
Makes field inspections to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of water systems.
Installs pre-hung, slab, wood-framed, and metal doors and window frames.
Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of heating, air conditioning, and air distribution systems.
Mixes prepared paint and paints a variety of surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and rollers.
Studies plans and drawings to determine materials, tools, and sequence of work to be performed.
Maintains a clean work area and equipment.
Effectively interacts with City staff and others to determine maintenance or repair requirements and preferences.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, recommend alternatives, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, effective customer service.
Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the chemicals and supplies utilized in the facility and send Risk Management current and updated SDS.
Move heavy, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
Notify supervisors concerning the need for major repairs or additions to operating systems.
In consultation with supervisor, prioritizes and responds to service requests and work orders submitted to successful resolution.
May provide technical expertise to personnel and monitor outside contractors as directed by the department supervisor to assist and ensure completion of work.
Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
Maintains regular attendance.
May be required to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
Conducts employee reviews.
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in utility maintenance.
Equipment and supplies used to do repairs.
First aid and applicable safety precautions.
Methods, practices, tools and materials used in utility maintenance and repair work.
Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to utility repair and maintenance work.
Principles and practices used in water or wastewater.
Sampling and collecting procedures.
Federal, State and Local regulations relative to area of assignment.
Estimating, costing and ordering materials to complete work assignments.
Sufficient mathematics to calculate amounts of materials needed and to measure materials to be used.

SKILL IN:

Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Operating various equipment related to area of assignment.
Using and storing chemicals.
Budgeting and procurement.
Maintaining, inspecting and repairing equipment.
Using hand and power tools and using testing equipment.
Troubleshooting problems.
Preparing and maintaining records.

ABILITY TO:

Work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Lift heavy objects.
Walk and stand for long periods of time.
Communicate orally and in writing.
Use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate clearly, conveying information and ideas to others in an open, honest, collaborative manner within and outside the organization.
Adapt to changing work priorities.
Detect by inspection worn or broken parts.
Troubleshoot and offer solutions to effectively maintain facilities and systems.
Perform mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra) to design project, calculate cost, labor and material estimates.
Participate in teamwork productively.
Research, collect, organize and analyze data.
Keep records of repairs and service operations and to prepare reports.
Communicate orally with customers, clients, or the public in face-to-face, one-on-one settings, in group settings or using a telephone.
Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
Measure distance using a tape measure or other measuring device.
Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, layouts, or other visual aids.
Review or check the work products of others for conformance to standards.
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Establish priorities for own workload based upon such factors as need for immediate action, work objectives, work schedule, knowledge of future needs, etc.
Move debris, dirt or other material using a shovel, rake or other tool.
Move heavy objects of 50-100 pounds or more long distances.
Dig up ground using a pick, shovel, spade or other tools.
Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements that include extreme heat.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform hard physical labor in a variety of weather conditions, including extremely hot weather. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move heavy objects up to 50 or more pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to extremely hot weather, wet and/or humid conditions, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
Dental/Vision
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account
Group Life Insurance
Optional Additional Life Insurance
Optional Additional Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
12 Paid Holidays Annually
Paid Vacation (Accrual rate is dependent upon full time years of service)
Paid Personal Leave (96 Hours/Year)
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Retirement Plan – 401A Defined Contribution Plan
- Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Contribution rates are determined by State Legislature
Optional Deferred Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards

The following supplemental questions will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and will determine your eligibility for further consideration. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, or answering a question with “See resume/application” will result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

A High School Diploma or GED is required for this position. Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

Yes, I have a High School Diploma or GED.
No, I do not possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Please select the license you currently possess.

Valid State Driver’s License
Valid State Commercial Driver’s License
I do not currently possess a valid Driver’s License.

Which best describes your full-time paid experience performing duties listed on the bulletin?

No experience
Less than one year
One year to less than two years
Two years to less than three years
Three years to less than four years
Four years to less than five years
Five years to less than six years
Six years to less than seven years
Seven years to less than eight years
Eight years to less than nine years
Nine years to less than ten years
Ten or more years

Please select the number of years in which you have had supervisory experience.

No experience
Less than one year
One year to less than two years
Two years to less than three years
Three years to less than four years
Four years to less than five years
Five years to less than six years
Six years to less than seven years
Seven or more years

This is a Safety Sensitive position which will be subject to random drug testing for unlawful substances per City regulations. If chosen for this position, I understand and adhere to the rules and regulations that are included in a Safety Sensitive Position with the City of Bullhead?

Yes, I understand that this position is a Safety Sensitive position and i am subject to random drug tests.
No, I do not understand that this position is a Safety Sensitive position and i am subject to random drug tests.

This is an exempt position that is not subject to overtime. You may be required to work more than forty (40) hours in a work week and may also be required to work evenings and weekends.If selected, would you be able to work this type of schedule?

I understand that all communication regarding this position will be sent via email and that it is my responsibility to monitor my email. Human Resources will not be responsible for unread emails.

I have read and acknowledge that all communication regarding this position will be sent to me via email.

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