SUMMARY

The Foreman, Water Plant is responsible for a variety of semi-skilled, skilled, technical and maintenance work in the operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of municipal water treatment facilities and systems. This person will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant and additional water infrastructure in the absence of the Superintendent, Water Plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary; charts tab last results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and water reports as required.
2. Operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions at the water treatment plant: repairs gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment.
3. Collects samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements; gathers and tests water samples for plant efficiency reports as required.
4. Performs a quality control test on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.
5. Assures that plant operates within required standards.
6. Performs unskilled manual labor as necessary in a variety of maintenance and construction projects within the Water Division.
7. Trains and maintains lesser skilled operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results.
8. Calibrates, modifies, and repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meters, and other water quality monitoring equipment.
9. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises four (4) employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Carries out supervisory responsibilities of the department in the absence of the Superintendent, Water Plant. Responsibilities include; training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems upon guidance from the Superintendent, Water Plant.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and one-year College or technical school; and five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts along with industry-related formulas. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if required)

Must hold a Class IV Water Treatment License & a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ­­­­100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include; close, distant and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is/may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their Supervisor.

* Safety sensitive position includes, but is not limited to, any job, assignment, rank or title where any of the following apply:

Subject to drug and alcohol testing or restrictions promulgated by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation; involves carrying, repairing, transporting or keeping of firearms or ammunition; includes performing any medical or life-saving procedures, or responsibility for procuring, storing, transporting, dispensing or administering any drugs or medical supplies or equipment; involves working with confidential information, documents or material pertaining to criminal investigations; procuring, storing, transporting or otherwise working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food or electricity; involves operating, repairing, maintaining or driving heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft or motor vehicles, or working in close proximity thereto; a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the public, self or fellow employees; requires engaging in any other activity in which the employee is responsible for his or her own or other people's safety.

*Weather Essential position includes employees are declared to be all sworn police officers, all sworn firefighters, dispatchers, emergency road crew employees in the Street Department, and electrical personnel in the Electric Department.

*Civility and Professionalism- The City of Siloam Springs is a team-based service organization. Maintenance of good internal morale is essential to the City’s success. An employee is required to maintain professional and ethical behavior and act with integrity in all matters. The City of Siloam is committed to providing a work environment that is free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, abusive language, gossip, employees spreading discontent or exhibiting any behavior that is disruptive to the workplace and contrary to the City’s mission.

*Regular Attendance- Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of Siloam Springs. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours, that are not pre-approved or are excessive are disruptive and are to be avoided.