Fencing Foreman

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Summary:

Provides general supervision for fencing and other operational maintenance of assigned areas of responsibility along the transmission and treatment facilities.

Posting Period: 5/1/2026 to 5/14/2026 Location: Southborough, MA
Salary: $61,405.11 - $86,816.49 Annually $1,180.87 - $1,669.55 Weekly Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Exercises general supervision over a number of employees engaged in fence maintenance and other water supply system operation and maintenance.
• Plans and lays out and supervises work assignments of subordinates engaged in replacement, operation and maintenance of fences, fire lanes, aqueducts, masonry gate chambers, masonry bridges, pipelines, culverts, drainage ditches, driveways, buildings, and miscellaneous structures.
• Keeps time records of subordinates and makes work and progress reports to supervisor.
• Exercises working supervision on gates, changes for flood control and water supply as required.
• Makes preliminary investigations regarding permit requests, zoning variations and makes reports of same to superior.
• Acts as liaison between MWRA and general public with regards to complaints, inquiries, etc.
• Maintains records or materials used in assigned area, including gasoline, tools, fencing, lumber, etc.
• Requisitions equipment and materials as necessary to insure proper maintenance of assigned area.
• Makes recommendations for subordinate upgrading, training and personal growth.
• Provides on the job training for crewmembers, as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, mathematical and oral communication skills as normally attained through a high school education or equivalent; and
• At least five (5) years experience in aqueduct, reservoir, sewer lines or grounds maintenance; and
• At least two (2) years in supervisory capacity or successful completion of the MWRA sponsored supervisory training program and receipt of the training certificate; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License.
• This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in the scheduling and satisfactory completion of designated tasks.
• Familiarity with the areas of responsibility under the care and control of a water supply system involving aqueducts, gate houses, diversion facilities, etc.
• Working knowledge of crafts and labor force operations required in general maintenance and repair work.
• Demonstrated ability to keep time records of subordinates and to make work and progress reports.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.

Tools and Equipment Used

Motor vehicle, power and hand tools, mobile radio, telephone, beeper.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is very loud in field settings, and moderately loud at other work locations.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of a General Foreman.
Exercise close supervision of OMC Laborers and Skilled Laborers.

Other Position Information
PCR: 3394024 Division: Operations Department: Western General Union/Grade: AFSCME (Unit 2)/Grade 14

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.