WTP Mechanical Foreman

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of the Waste Treatment Plant Maintenance Manager. Directs and coordinates work of subordinate personnel, responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of the machinery and mechanical equipment associated with the Wastewater Treatment Plant, including dewatering facilities and sludge disposal operations. Provides training, work direction, and evaluates performance of assigned personnel; evaluates work demands and makes daily assignments; maintains inventory of equipment and parts; ensures equipment is properly maintained and secured; develops and implements preventative maintenance program for equipment; responsible for maintaining and utilizing the Computer Maintenance System (CMS); interprets personnel policies and contract memorandums; takes disciplinary action according to established practices; and confers with workers' representatives to resolve grievances.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned from time to time.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires ability to inspect indoor plant sites. Requires ability to inspect outdoor work sites which involves walking in fields and wooded areas. Requires climbing and stooping. Must be able to communicate with staff, management, public, and health and environmental representatives. Requires ability to operate personal computer.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed outdoors and in treatment plant environment including exposure to inclement weather conditions, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and noise.

High school graduate and five (5) years experience in preventative maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment similar to that used in a large volume wastewater treatment plant such as: centrifugal and positive displacement pumps of all sizes and types, hydraulic systems, high volume blowers, compressor units, hoisting equipment, conveyors, clarifiers, belt filters presses, sludge spreading equipment, heavy equipment and agriculture equipment, grounds and building maintenance or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. One (1) year of the five (5) years experience in a supervisory capacity preferred. Knowledge of computers and CMS preferred.

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXCEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments.

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