[Adopted 5-5-1997 by Ord. No. 97-5; amended
in its entirety 2-23-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3]
There is hereby created in the Pennington Borough
Department of Public Works the position of Assistant Foreman.
A.
Basic function and responsibility. The Assistant Foreman
shall have the ability to operate the Borough's heavy-duty vehicles,
provide direction to personnel, and assure uninterrupted and efficient
flow of the work force in daily jobs, including trash collection,
street maintenance, snow removal, maintenance and repair of water
and sewer lines and proper maintenance of buildings and grounds.
B.
Responsibilities shall be as follows:
(1)
Assist where necessary to repair, replace or maintain
water or sewer transmission lines or as may be necessary to ensure
the safety of the Borough.
(2)
Operate a variety of hand tools and portable power
tools.
(3)
Operate and instruct staff in the correct usage of
a variety of hand tools and portable power equipment used by the maintenance
crew.
(4)
Perform all the responsibilities listed under the
classification of laborer and truck driver as required by workload,
deadlines or emergencies.
(5)
Operation of a backhoe.
(6)
Operation and driving of a garbage truck.
(7)
Must possess or have the ability to learn to install
and repair water lines from three-fourths-inch to twelve-inch copper
through ductile iron tapping valuing and operation of the tools and
equipment necessary to perform the tasks.
(8)
Must possess or have the ability to learn the operation
of the sewer system, how to make repairs, clear blockages or backups
and the operation of equipment necessary to perform these tasks.
(9)
Maintain landscaping, pruning and removal of trees
and operation of equipment necessary to perform these tasks.
(10)
Perform assigned tasks that may require working
in or under unpleasant or hazardous conditions and which may require
overtime to meet construction or maintenance schedules or emergency
situations.
(11)
Perform weekend duty functions, such as reading
well water meters, cleaning bar screens at sewer pump stations and
checking overall condition of Borough.
(12)
Respond in the middle of the night upon call
from the Superintendent with regard to water or sewer repair, snow
and/or ice removal or sanding and be willing to stay until the job
is complete.
(13)
Must possess people skills and feeling for small-town
atmosphere on a daily basis and handle special requests as routine
functions.
(14)
Must be a self-starter.
C.
Supervision received. Supervision is received from
the Superintendent.
D.
Supervision exercised shall be as follows:
(1)
Functional supervision over immediate members of crew
that are necessary to complete an assigned task.
(2)
Interact with other employees in order to clarify
projects and accommodate requests where possible.
(3)
Instruct support staff in the safe and efficient operation
of trash removal, snow removal, ground maintenance and the use of
tools and equipment necessary to perform the tasks.
E.
Education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
shall be as follows:
(1)
Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
(2)
Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's
license.
(3)
Must possess or be able to obtain, within two years,
T-1 water treatment, W-1 water distribution and C-1 sewage collection
licenses.
(4)
Knowledge and skill in operation of various types
of equipment, both heavy-duty and small tools used in the Public Works
Department.
(5)
Ability to read and follow accompanying instructions.
(6)
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
(7)
Some computer skills.
A.
Compensation for the position of Assistant Foreman
shall be as provided in the Annual Salary Ordinance.
B.
Salaries shall be paid to employees in each position
in the same manner as other employees of the Borough of Pennington
are paid.
C.
Benefits will be available to the position according
to the personnel policies of the Borough of Pennington.
D.
The position of Assistant Foreman is considered a
nonexempt position and will be paid overtime for hours worked in excess
of 40 hours per week under the terms and conditions of the personnel
policies of the Borough of Pennington.
