Construction Crew Foreman

Salary : $41,508.00 - $56,694.00 Annually
Location : 235 Government Center Drive, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00160
Department: LINEAR ASSETS & EMS
Division: LAD - Sewer Construction
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Incumbents in this position are responsible for supervising a crew of personnel in the repair and maintenance of the water and wastewater system. This position may also serve as the operations construction observer on projects being performed by outside agencies.
Essential Job Functions

• Develops plans and programming, formulates budgetary data, assigns job duties, conducts employee evaluations, prepares contractual obligations, develops safety educational curriculum, and reports parameters as they relate to the overall programming of the office.
• Conducts regular safety meetings.
• Coordinates and assigns the work of repair crews.
• Instructs work crews in the repair and maintenance of underground utilities.
• Installs water and sewer mains.
• Repairs sewer cave-ins.
• Installs water and sewer service.
• Serves as afirst responder to determine requirements of customer concerns, mark water and sewer lines for crews, completes paperwork, and Maximo.
• Maintains and repairs hydrants.
• Operates heavy equipment and trucks.
• Monitors compliance with safety rules and standards.
• Operates heavy equipment and trucks.
• Coordinates the work of field personnel during disaster situations.
• Coordinates with external agencies, such as NCDOT and City of Wilmington, for project observation, and adequate installation.
• Exercises a purchasing authority up to $1,000 without approval from supervisor.
• Oversees equipment repair and maintenance.
• This position is a member of the organization management team and is responsible for demonstrating and holding others accountable to the CFPUA values.
• This position is required to work in partnership with their own department and all other CFPUA departments toward achieving organizational goals.
• This position is responsible for creating a culture of belonging and inclusion.
• This position works in partnership with the Human Resources department to ensure staff completes all relevant employment training.
• This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all CFPUA policies and procedures.
• This position works in partnership with the Human Resources department to ensure compliance with federal and state employment law.
• Assist with the preparation of budget requests, future needs listed in the budget process and maintenance requests for assigned equipment.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Seven (7) years of construction work experience including managerial experience or any related work experience.
• Requires Respirator, Trenching and Shoring, confined space, and traffic control certifications.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina Class "A" CDL driver's license.
• This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.

Pay Grade: G15
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder.
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.