Sewer System Construction Foreman

Sewer System Construction Foreman

Salary

$28.01 - $34.14 Hourly

Location

City of Flint

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

26-00062B

Department

Utilities - Sewer Maintenance

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

1799

Job Level

29

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Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Supervises and participates in the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, testing and construction inspection of the sanitary and storm sewer collection systems; confers with contractors and customers regarding the sewer systems; Supervise and Participate in cement or street repairs. Keeps various records; performs related work as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Supervises and participates in constructing and repairing storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, catch basin inlets, leads, manholes, and sewer siphons.

2.Supervises and participates in making new connections to the storm and sanitary sewer systems.

3.Supervises and participates in the operation of portable air compressors, pumps, generators, hydraulic or air powered pipe cutters, and tapping or drilling machines. Drives light to heavy duty vehicles and equipment.

4.Prepares, reviews, and verifies daily work reports; writes accident and damage reports, completes various production forms and maintains all necessary records as required.

5.Contacts customers regarding sewer problems and temporary disruptions in service; investigates customer complaints.

6.May supervise or participate with crews engaged in Water operations, Sewer Maintenance operations or snow removal operations.

7.Identifies equipment replacement needs and assists in specification preparations.

8.Supervises and participates in training subordinates in safety and adherence to MIOSHA standards. Make inspections to insure that proper safety precautions are observed in sewer operations and equipment is in safe working condition; enforces safety regulations including MDOT traffic control guidelines

9.Receives, responds to, and investigates customer complaints; dispatches service truck to handle complaints. Make recommendations for final resolution.

10.Participates in the instruction of an ongoing training program for all Sewer Operations activities.

11.Participates in GIS based Asset Management Plan and work order system.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) years' experience as a Senior Sewer Systems Construction Operator.

• Possession of a valid State of Michigan Drivers License at time of appointment.

• Must possess a valid MIOSHA Certificate of Training as a "competent person" in excavation safety within six (6) months of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1799

Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.

Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1799 - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department. Due to varying hiring timelines and recruitment processes, not all applicants may receive notification of the final hiring decision.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.

Benefits offered include the following:

Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employees DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88

Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.

Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.

City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)

EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.

Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.

Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.

Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. ( Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).

PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.

Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.

01

Do you have two (2) years' experience as a Senior Sewer Systems Construction Operator? If yes, please document your experience.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Drivers License

• Yes
• No

03

Do you understand that you must possess valid MIOSHA Certificate of Training as a "competent person" in excavation safety within six (6) months of appointment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Flint

Address City of Flint

1101 S. Saginaw St

Flint, Michigan, 48502

Phone 810-766-7280

Website https://www.cityofflint.com/