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The Village of Frobisher is looking for a Public Works Foreman. The ideal candidate for this position will have the following skills and abilities:
Organized
Manage multiple or conflicting priorities
Work Independently
Team player
Attention to detail
Confidentiality
Mechanically inclined
Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Daily water reporting and upkeep of municipal water works
Upkeep of sewage system
Street maintenance; including snow removal
General maintenance; including mowing, building & property upkeep
Guiding and assisting in situations that employ an external contractor; including water & sewer line work, road maintenance, special projects, etc.
Education requirements include:
Grade 12 diploma or GED
Valid Class 5 drivers license; abstract may be required
Class 1, or greater, Water Treatment & Distribution*
Class 1, or greater, Wastewater Treatment & Collection*
*If the successful applicant does not hold these accreditations it is expected they will work towards completion of them in a time frame to be determined with Village Council. Education will be supported by the Village.
Benefits include:
an employer matched pension plan; and
health benefits that are partially paid by the Village
The successful candidate will report to the Village Council, Administration, and Certified Water & Wastewater Operator. The position is guaranteed 3 hours per day, 7 days per week, with potential for additional hours seasonally. It is preferred that the individual resides locally. Wage to be determined based on experience and education.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Significant use of memory
Additional Skills
- Prepare production and other reports
Specific Skills
- Provide information for maintenance plans to ensure that maintenance and production objectives are met
- Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems