Foreman II (Roads, Bridges & Engineering)

Shelby County Government • Memphis, TN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision to supervise and assist in the completion of unskilled and/or semi-skilled work activities. This role involves supervising assigned lines and/or semi and unskilled workers to accomplish daily work tasks. Responsibilities include driving commercial type crew cab line trucks, assisting in operations related to construction work, ditching, erosion control, concrete construction, shoveling, brush chipping, and tractor mowing. The position also involves managing inventory of materials and supplies, ensuring the safe and proper use of all assigned equipment/tools and operator maintenance, and reporting daily activity records for the Roads & Bridges County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) tracking and accounting system. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in on-the-job or formal training in the work which will be performed
• High school diploma or possess a GED
• Must possess a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Class “B” Air Brake Endorsement or secure one prior to end of new employee probation.
• Must submit to and pass drug and alcohol screening.
• Must successfully pass a physical examination.
• Must be able to consistently lift seventy-five (75) to ninety (90) pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Shelby County roads, and drainage areas.
• Knowledge of construction repair and maintenance practices.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise one or more employees.
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of power equipment.
• Understanding and ability to operate construction equipment
• Ability to install erosion control devices and structures.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment.
• Must be a resident of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment (with specific exemptions for certain public safety/civil service roles).

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of assigned lines and/or semi and unskilled workers to accomplish daily work tasks.
• Drives commercial type crew cab line trucks, and assists in operations related to construction work, ditching, erosion control, concrete construction, shoveling, brush chipping, tractor mowing.
• Manages inventory of materials and supplies, as well as ensuring the safe and proper use of all assigned equipment/tools and operator maintenance.
• Reports daily activity records as required for Roads & Bridges County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) tracking and accounting system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED