What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pump and Motor Foreman position at The City of Cedar Park?
The City of Cedar Park
The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for Pump and Motor Foreman in our Public Works and Utilities Department . The selected applicant will perform duties essential to operate and maintain the city’s utility operating systems, including preventive maintenance and repair of pumps and motor controls in the collection system, distribution system, and Park facilities.
Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!
ABOUT CEDAR PARK
As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family – due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.
The Position
JOB SUMMARY
The Pump & Motor Foreman supervises and performs duties essential to operating and maintaining assigned department operating systems, including supervising department employees, assisting in the annual budget preparation, ordering materials, and performing preventative maintenance and repair.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Supervises staff, including training and motivating employees; assigning and reviewing work; establishing and monitoring employee performance objectives; preparing and presenting employee performance evaluations; counseling employees on job performance; and making recommendations regarding hiring, terminating, and corrective actions for employees.
- Maintenance and repair: Maintaining and repairing pumps, motors, and related electrical equipment and valves.
- Safety: Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of internal and external customers and the environment; Ensuring safety practices, policies, and procedures are adhered to.
- Monitoring: Monitoring facilities to ensure a safe working environment.
- Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and other equipment systems; performing preventative and corrective maintenance on systems.
- Planning: Developing plans and programming, assigning job duties, and setting up appointments for preventative maintenance.
- Inventory management: Managing inventory and property to ensure adequate inventory at all times.
- Fields questions from the public on the telephone and at work sites regarding the status and scope of maintenance.
- Record keeping: Maintaining records of all work performed including collecting, submitting, and/or entering data. Uses personal computer/workstation to collect and maintain data and write basic reports.
- Assists Utility Superintendent in preparing the annual department budget.
- Responding to emergencies: Responding to emergency or disaster situations and functions as part of an on-call rotation for emergency work.
- Performs such other related duties as may be required.
Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience, including one (1) year as a supervisor.
- TCEQ - Class II Wastewater Collections and TCEQ Class C Water Distribution licenses (or Higher) or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (Preferred), or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: A pump and motor foreman requires in-depth knowledge of pump and motor systems, including their operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting, along with strong supervisory skills to lead a team of technicians in maintaining and repairing pumps and motors across various industrial settings.
Skill/Ability to: key skills include reading blueprints, diagnosing mechanical issues, managing project schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical personnel. Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Supplemental Information
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Superintendent, Public Works & Utilities
Directs: Pump and Motor Technicians
Other: Has frequent contact with department heads; contractors; vendors; other city employees and the general public.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Upon receipt, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this posting. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.
Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.
Discover Cedar Park: https://cedarparktexasedc.com
Our 2023 Resident Survey: https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/190/2023-
Tourism site for Cedar Park: https://visitcedarparktexas.com/
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Bell District Flyover: https://youtu.be/WOSQRzrUO_w
Join our team of dynamic, talented, and dedicated professionals. We work together, we enjoy serving the community, and we have fun at what we do. Join us today!
The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits.
