Equipment Operator - Foreman

Cowley County•Winfield, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, supervises and performs road maintenance and construction activities. This role is responsible for supervising an assigned group of maintenance workers performing general and specialized road maintenance, repair, and construction. It is a working foreman position.

Requirements

Knowledge of job-related equipment, materials, and practices.
Knowledge of applicable work safety rules and procedures.
Knowledge of the county road and bridge system.
Ability to effectively lead employees performing manual, semi-skilled and skilled tasks.
Ability to read basic engineering plans and drawings.
Ability to operate highway maintenance equipment.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to maintain records and prepare basic reports.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor under a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.
High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience in highway and/or bridge construction, including operation of job-related equipment.
Must possess a valid CDL driver's license.
Must become a Certified CDL Behind The Wheel (BTW) Instructor to provide BTW training to any non-CDL employees. Certification must be renewed every two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Supervises a crew of maintenance personnel and equipment operators engaged in road repair, maintenance, and construction work.
Operates backhoes, loaders, motor graders, rollers, and a variety of trucks and other equipment.
Approves Equipment Operators time sheets and PTL requests.
Maintains equipment, materials, and prepares related reports.
Responds to complaints from the public.
Operates a variety of heavy and medium equipment.
May assist in bridge repairs.
Inspects equipment and work performed.
Places traffic signs and barricades.
Assists employees in performing more difficult tasks.
Operates welding and other job-related equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responds to after-hour calls.
Checks all invoices/bills before submitting to the Public Works office.