[Adopted 7-6-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-11]
The position of Foreman of Public Works is hereby created.
The Foreman will be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities
of the Superintendent of Public Works as delegated. The Foreman must
possess all required technical ability, skills and licenses. Under
the general supervision of the Superintendent of Public Works, the
Foreman must have the ability to perform all essential duties, functions
and responsibilities required for the six key functions of the Borough
Department of Public Works: water, sewer, sanitation, roads, buildings
and grounds and parks and recreation.
A.
The Foreman must have a high school diploma or the equivalent combination
of education and experience demonstrating required relevant knowledge,
skills and abilities.
B.
Within one year of appointment, the Foreman must also have successfully
completed the "Management Tasks, Responsibilities, and Practices"
course (30 hours) offered through the Rutgers "Public Works Manager
Program," or the equivalent.
A.
The Foreman must assume all of the responsibilities of Superintendent
when and as delegated by the Superintendent.
B.
Foreman must demonstrate a mastery of all department responsibilities
and possess all skills and licenses required of Laborer 1, Laborer
2, Crew Members and Senior Crew Members.
C.
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Foreman must manage
all assigned tasks necessary to repair, replace or maintain water
or sewer transmissions lines or any other public work task necessary
to ensure the safety of the community.
D.
Foreman shall inspect all department equipment daily to ensure the
safe and efficient operation of all department functions.
E.
Foreman shall provide training for Laborer 1, Laborer 2, Crew Members
and Senior Crew Members in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities
as required by the Superintendent.
F.
Foreman must coordinate with the Superintendent in recommending job
assignments and troubleshooting issues and conflicts.
G.
Foreman must assist in organizing daily tasks and the methods in
which tasks are to be performed.
H.
Foreman shall communicate and interact with residents, contractors
and Borough employees in a professional, effective and courteous manner.
I.
Foreman must possess skills to operate all Borough-owned vehicles
and equipment.
J.
Foreman must be able to manage all jobs in the field, including those
that require operation of the backhoe and bucket truck.
K.
Foreman must be able to read and interpret maps, blueprints, surveys,
engineering plans and equipment operations manuals.
L.
Foreman must be able to create maps of Borough utilities, including
fire hydrants, water lines and mains.
M.
Foreman shall be responsible for safety training and associated record
keeping of the Public Works Department.
N.
Foreman shall supervise Laborer 1, Laborer 2, Crew Members and Senior
Crew Members assigned to a task until it is completed.
O.
Foreman shall perform quality control and inspection of the work
of Laborer 1, Laborer 2, Crew Members and Senior Crew Members to ensure
the task is completed to the standards set by Superintendent.
P.
Foreman shall provide direction, instruction, training and inspection
consistent with the standards set by the Superintendent.
Q.
Foreman shall perform such other tasks as the Superintendent may
prescribe.
A.
Foreman is expected to represent the Borough Department of Public
Works at all times in a professional and courteous manner.
B.
Foreman shall represent the Department of Public Works at Borough
Community events such as Pennington Day, Arbor Day and Busy Town.
C.
Foreman shall be the representative of the Public Works Department
on the Public Safety Committee as required by PEOSHA and the Joint
Insurance Fund.
D.
Foreman shall be the representative of the Department on the Borough
Shade Tree Committee and the Parks and Recreation Committee as needed
by the Borough.
A.
Foreman shall be supervised and under the direction of the Superintendent
of Public Works.
B.
Foreman shall be responsible for supervision and oversight of all
Laborer 1, Laborer 2, Crew Members and Senior Crew Members as well
as all probationary employees as necessary to complete all assigned
tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
