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Salary : $62,697.44 - $73,765.12 Annually
Location : One Government Center, Toledo, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026 - 00153
Department: Public Works
Division: Water Distribution
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in supervising several crews consisting of semi-skilled and skilled workers and equipment operators engaged in maintaining and installing water distribution lines and appurtenances; performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receives work orders, assigns, schedules and supervises work of crews engaged in the installation, maintenance, repair, relocation or replacement of water-lines, fire hydrants, valves, fittings and other appurtenances
• Supervises work crews involved in the installation of water services of various sizes
• Instructs workers on repair methods and procedures and determines where excavations are to be made.
• Lays out work and assigns specific tasks to work crews
• Coordinates work of non-city and other city division crews working for Water Distribution
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion to insure compliance with Division standards
• Supervises crews engaged in thawing frozen services
• Determines proper valves to effect watermain shutdown and notifies customers; answers a variety of inquiries and complaints
• Contacts citizens and tactfully informs them of their responsibility for making waterline repairs when problems occur on the citizen's property
• Locates or oversees the locating of waterlines and appurtenances either visually, with locators, or through water atlas sheets and determines responsibility for correcting the problem
• Determines location, approach and procedures to be followed in making water-line repairs;
• Inspects maintenance and repair work to assure conformance with instructions, proper methods and procedures
• Prepares work reports of all manhours spent, equipment and materials used on each project
• Assures that overnight excavations are covered or barricaded
• Enforces safe work practices and division work rules
• Drives city-assigned vehicle in performance of work duties (supervision of crews at and inspection of work sites, locating of waterlines and appurtenances, meeting with citizens to answer questions and resolve complaints, etc.)
• Requisitions, issues and maintains records of materials, tools and supplies used in maintenance and repair operations
• Makes recommendations for new equipment, assists in writing equipment specifications and checks out equipment received for conformance to specifications
• Supervises the maintenance of tools and equipment; resolves personnel problems and recommends disciplinary action when needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Municipal water distribution system network
• Water distribution system tools, materials and supplies used in work
• The occupational hazards and safety precautions of water distribution system maintenance and repair work
• Excavation work
• The union agreement and divisional work rules
• City street locations
• Supervisory techniques
• Recordkeeping procedures.

Skill in:

• Planning, assigning and supervising work of subordinate employees
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and the public
• Verbal and written communication
• Reading drawings, plans and specifications
• Analyzing problems and determining appropriate solutions

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (GED) Tests equivalency and;
• Three (3) years experience in the maintenance and repair of water distribution, utilities, or related operation.

Additional or Special Requirements:

• Must possess a Class II Water Distribution license issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or Water Supply II from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will occasionally stand, walk and frequently sit. The employee will occasionally pull, lift, carry, climb and push over 100 pounds. The employee will frequently write. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position. This position will occasionally require the employee to drive a personal and company owned vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will work indoors and outdoors frequently and occasional exposure wet and/or humid weather. Frequent travel to various worksites will be required. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Departmetn of Human Resources at (419) -245-1500.
Class Code: Foreman Water Distribution Systems (3542)
The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.
Health Insurance
The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.
Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee's selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee's bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Group Life Insurance
City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan
The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.
OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee's annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.
For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/
Deferred Compensation & 401(K)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.
Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.
For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp
401(k)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).
Under the 401(k) plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee's behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Roth 401(k)
The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.
Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
01
Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

• Yes
• No

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If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of water distribution facilities?

• Four (4) or more years of experience
• Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience
• Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience
• One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience
• Less than (1) year of experience

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