What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Maintenance Foreman position at City Of Alamogordo?
JOB
Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Utility Maintenance Division of the Utilities Department in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent;Distribution Systems 3 (DS3) and Collection Systems 2 (CS2) certifications* issued by the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission;One (1) year of progressive experience supervising employees;Valid Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification;Successful completion of NM811 training (Excavation Law Class) within sixty (60) days; andValid New Mexico Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tank (N) endorsement and a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo. Drivers shall be granted a period of six (6) months to upgrade and remove an automatic transmission (E) restriction if one exists. * Acceptable substitutions for DS3 and CS2 are Water Supply Level 3 (WS3) and Wastewater Level 2 (WW2) certifications, respectively, issued by the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission. Minimum qualifications for certifications are determined by the NMED Utility Operator Certification Program. Testing eligibility and renewal requirements are subject to change pursuant to the Program.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work is typically performed outdoors and may be subject to inclement weather conditions;Daily physical labor that includes extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, lifting heavy objects, and swinging heavy hammers;May be subject to repetitive motion such as digging and driving;Lift and/or move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; the lifting of any object greater than fifty (50) pounds by a single individual is prohibited. Lifting objects, materials, or equipment weighing more than fifty (50) pounds requires the buddy system or the use of devices designed to assist with lifting or moving. Proper lifting techniques shall be used when lifting items of any weight;The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud;May be exposed to hazardous traffic conditions as well as hazardous chemicals, contaminants, and toxins;Will work near gas lines, meters, and other utilities, including electric;Work will be performed near moving mechanical parts; and possibly in high or precarious places;Terrain may be uneven or undeveloped; andRequired to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments, including protective footwear, marked by the manufacturer, with a minimum standard of M/F I/75/C75, 6" ankle height work boots, per current ASTM F2413 standard.
Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Utility Maintenance Division of the Utilities Department in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent;Distribution Systems 3 (DS3) and Collection Systems 2 (CS2) certifications* issued by the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission;One (1) year of progressive experience supervising employees;Valid Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification;Successful completion of NM811 training (Excavation Law Class) within sixty (60) days; andValid New Mexico Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tank (N) endorsement and a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo. Drivers shall be granted a period of six (6) months to upgrade and remove an automatic transmission (E) restriction if one exists. * Acceptable substitutions for DS3 and CS2 are Water Supply Level 3 (WS3) and Wastewater Level 2 (WW2) certifications, respectively, issued by the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission. Minimum qualifications for certifications are determined by the NMED Utility Operator Certification Program. Testing eligibility and renewal requirements are subject to change pursuant to the Program.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work is typically performed outdoors and may be subject to inclement weather conditions;Daily physical labor that includes extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, lifting heavy objects, and swinging heavy hammers;May be subject to repetitive motion such as digging and driving;Lift and/or move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; the lifting of any object greater than fifty (50) pounds by a single individual is prohibited. Lifting objects, materials, or equipment weighing more than fifty (50) pounds requires the buddy system or the use of devices designed to assist with lifting or moving. Proper lifting techniques shall be used when lifting items of any weight;The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud;May be exposed to hazardous traffic conditions as well as hazardous chemicals, contaminants, and toxins;Will work near gas lines, meters, and other utilities, including electric;Work will be performed near moving mechanical parts; and possibly in high or precarious places;Terrain may be uneven or undeveloped; andRequired to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments, including protective footwear, marked by the manufacturer, with a minimum standard of M/F I/75/C75, 6" ankle height work boots, per current ASTM F2413 standard.
