Location: Gig Harbor,WA, USA
Washington Water Service
Job Description:
The Construction Foreman supervises and performs manual work with Washington Water Service Company (WWSC) crews and/or contractor crews in the maintenance and installation of all underground Company property and facilities; operates all construction equipment, including backhoes, vactor trucks and dump trucks. This position is located in Gig Harbor, WA.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises and performs manual work with WWSC crews and/or contractor crews in the maintenance and installation of all underground Company property and facilities.
Assists the Superintendent with preparing, planning and scheduling information for construction projects.
Leads and supervises construction crew to complete tasks in a safe, efficient manner.
Performs maintenance of construction equipment.
Reviews blueprints and job sites.
Orders fittings and parts.
Ensures parts and fittings are loaded and brought to job site.
Supervises the installation of piping and fittings, making sure they are installed properly.
Ensures equipment is serviced and operating properly.
Attends pre-construction meetings with Inspectors, coordinating with other contractors and utilities.
Ensures traffic control is set up properly.
Ensures PSI tests are completed, and satisfactory Bacteriological Samples are pulled, and as-builts are drawn, flow tests completed, all being submitted to Engineering.
Participates in the Company's Continuous Improvement Process.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.A typical way to qualify is:
High school diploma or GED
Experience working in the construction field and around heavy equipment in ROW
Valid State of Washington Class A Combination Driver's License with airbrakes and tanker endorsement
First Aid (2 years) certificate desired
Confined Space, Soils, and Asbestos certificates desired
Competent Person/Cave-in Protection Certificate desired
Flagger's card desired
WDM2 and CCS Preferred
Must obtain WDM2 and CCS within 24 months of hire
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of a water system
Knowledge of all machines and tools used in the job
Basic knowledge of electrical pumping plants
Knowledge of hazardous materials and confined spaces
Knowledge of rights of way and easements
Knowledge of State, County, and City requirements for work being completed
Knowledge of safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices and procedures for water systems, and work site safety
Knowledge of jobs site Staking
Knowledge of safe trenching around other utilities, preserving their integrity
Experienced in operating heavy equipment
Ability to read and understand blueprints and maps
Ability to locate water mains with electronic equipment
Ability to communicate well with others, both verbally and in writing
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or verbal instructions
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to regularly interact with employees, public, and customers requiring common sense, tact and diplomacy in order to accomplish assignments
Ability to provide outstanding customer service
Ability to remain on-call
Salary Ranges $65,800 - $119,000
OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES