Maintenance Foreman

Job Title: Maintenance Foreman

Location: Maintenance Shop - APG

Company: City of Aberdeen

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Foreman to join our team. The ideal candidate will have mid-level experience in maintenance and repair work on water and sewer utilities, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. The Maintenance Foreman will be responsible for overseeing a team of maintenance technicians, coordinating daily schedules, and ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner by working with the crew.

This position will be assigned to the City of Aberdeen Maintenance Shop on Aberdeen Proving Ground and will require a Tier 1 level Background Check, in addition to the standard pre-employment background check.

This position requires the applicant to have and maintain a CDL - Class B.

Applicants that are not MDE certified will be considered if other requirements are met.

Upon hiring, the applicant will be required to apply for MDE Temporary D-1 & C-2 certifications, and within one year of their employment date pass one (1) state certification exam. The second state certification exam must be acquired within the first three years of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the work of maintenance crews
• Inspect and maintain equipment, machinery, and facilities
• Order and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Train and mentor maintenance staff
• Communicate with management and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records and reports
• Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment

Requirements:

• MDE Collection 2 and Distribution 1 Certifications with set guidelines
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance and repair work in utilities, asphalt, and concrete work
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong knowledge of Water and Sewer Utility systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
• Proficient in computer applications and maintenance software, GIS, Microsoft Suite
• Valid CDL required.

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help us maintain a safe and efficient work environment.