Job Description
Collection Foreman City of North Liberty - 4.0 North Liberty, IA Job Details $33.96 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Data collection Respirator Full Job Description JOB Under the direction of the Street Superintendent, the Collection Foreman performs skilled work related to the inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of the City's sanitary sewer and stormwater collection systems. Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance activities, CCTV inspections, hydro cleaning operations, emergency response, GIS recordkeeping, equipment operation, and coordination of repairs and infrastructure improvements. The position also supports street operations, including winter operations and on-call response duties.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Inspect, maintain, repair, and operate sanitary sewer and stormwater collection systems. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on sewer and stormwater infrastructure. Operate combination sewer jet/vac trucks, CCTV inspection equipment, vacuum trucks, camera trucks, and other specialized collection system equipment. Conduct CCTV inspections of underground sanitary sewer and stormwater systems to identify leaks, breaks, infiltration, blockages, roots, grease buildup, damaged pipes, utility conflicts, and other deficiencies. Perform hydro cleaning and sewer cleaning operations. Inspect manholes, sewer mains, storm mains, lateral connections, and associated infrastructure. Coordinate and document repairs including pipe repairs, manhole rehabilitation, lid replacement programs, grade adjustments, and H2S-related maintenance. Operate equipment including loaders, backhoes, forklifts, dump trucks, snowplows, generators, pumps, power tools, and hand tools. Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and operational data. Update and maintain GIS records including photographs, repairs, infrastructure changes, and newly constructed systems associated with roads and subdivision projects. Coordinate with contractors and internal departments regarding collection system repairs and infrastructure improvements. Assist with identifying operational budget needs, capital improvement projects (CIP), and future equipment needs. Respond to customer complaints, sanitary sewer backups, stormwater issues, emergency spills, and after-hours emergency calls. Serve as a point of contact for sanitary sewer and stormwater-related questions and concerns from the public, contractors, and City staff. Participate in confined space entry operations in accordance with safety regulations and permit requirements. Follow all applicable safety procedures, policies, and confined space requirements. Maintain shop areas, storage facilities, vehicles, equipment, and tools in a clean and orderly condition. Participate in the City's on-call/standby rotation and respond to emergency calls within 30 minutes of notification, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Assist with street department operations including winter operations, storm throat repairs, street sweeping support, and infrastructure repairs impacting both street and collection systems. Assist other utility or public works personnel as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements This position requires heavy physical work, including the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and more than 20 pounds of force on a constant basis. Regular physical activities include climbing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, crawling, crouching, standing, sitting, reaching, hearing, pushing, walking, balancing, lifting, grasping, talking, and performing repetitive motions. Visual requirements include the ability to work at close distances, operate equipment within arm's reach, and safely operate mobile machinery. The ability to understand and follow written, verbal, and diagrammatic instructions is essential. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and involves exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, vibration, oils or cutting fluids, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, and areas with poor ventilation. Occasional use of a respirator is required.
