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VILLAGE PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN
The Village of Muenster is seeking an individual with strong professional judgement, strong critical thinking ability, mechanical ability and organizational skills.
The Foreman is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of services including;
Transportation and Roads Construction/Maintenance,
Water Collection and Distribution, Wastewater and Lagoon Operations,
Facilities Maintenance and Equipment/Grader Operation and Maintenance,
Village Grounds/Greenspace Maintenance and various other duties as assigned.
The Muenster Public Works Department consists of one employee- the Village Foreman. The successful application must be comfortable working alone. Seasonal workers are contracted to assist as necessary for snow removal and summer maintenance.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have
Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
Class 5 drivers license
Comfort operating road grader and equipment
Project management experience
Current criminal record check.
Experience and Operator Certification with municipal systems or willing to be trained
Required Personal Characteristics
Community minded
Trustworthy and respectful
Positive attitude
High of quality of work standards
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (to be demonstrated within the first 6 months of being hired to the position)
Road Grader Operation
Skilled at using hand tools
Perform critical work with accuracy and to completion
Ability to respond to public requests in a timely manner
Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Mandatory daily water testing duties can be shared with contracted assistance. Expect periodically being required to work outside of regular hours pending snow removal, water/sewer responsibilities, etc, as necessary.
Competitive salary and excellent benefit package offered.
Essential Skills
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
Additional Skills
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Develop and manage operating budget for area of responsibility
Specific Skills
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities
- Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Provide information for maintenance plans to ensure that maintenance and production objectives are met
- Establish work schedules
- Co-ordinate work activities with other units
Work Setting
- Water and waste treatment utilities