Foreman Job at City of Lakeland, FL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
This is skilled work that requires extensive electrical and mechanical knowledge in the performance and direction of maintenance, rebuilding, high-voltage testing and environmental regulations of transmission and distribution electrical equipment and related tools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs and directs the receiving of field equipment and ensures the appropriate repairs, rebuilding, or scrapping is completed.
- Performs and directs the shop and field activities of environmental clean-up and ensures subordinates comply with record-keeping and disposal regulation of state and federal regulations.
- Performs and directs the welding operations and ensures quality control and safety.
- Performs and directs the tools and equipment maintenance of line crew and substation personnel.
- Performs and directs the oil recovery systems insuring quality and adequate supply are maintained.
- Insures records are maintained for tool control and equipment testing.
- Participates in work activities, trains employees in skills and procedures to achieve journey level status and provides input on performance reviews.
- May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is designated as Mission Critical.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.
- Two (2) years of experience as an Apparatus Repairer 1/C or equivalent position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid Class "B" Commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements as required by the department.
- Must maintain a valid telephone number.
- May be required to pass and maintain qualification for:
- Respiratory Protection Physical
- Pulmonary Function
- Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Thorough knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations related to Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PC1) and hazardous waste.
- Thorough knowledge of first aid and CPR and ability to maintain a safe working environment.
- Knowledge of electrical theory related to transformers, regulators, and related control systems.
- Knowledge of all test equipment and procedures related to maintaining personnel safety equipment and bucket trucks.
- Knowledge and skill in arc, MIG, TIG, and oxygen acetylene welding and cutting procedures.
- Ability to follow and relay complex instructions, control schedules, and instruct subordinates in all phases of testing and maintenance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the public.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations.
- The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards except bright/dim light
- The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
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