Foreman - Public Works

City of Kenner Civil Service Department•Kenner, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides leadership and direction of subordinate crew members in the Streets & Drainage Division of the Public Works Department in maintenance of roadways. Work involves supervising assigned crews; assigning and scheduling work; completing work documentation; performing the work of the crew as needed; and training new employees.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, GED, HiSet, or equivalent certification of competency with three years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Must possess a valid Louisiana Class D driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with Superintendents to determine projects; maintains roadways of concrete and asphalt, curbs, and bridges; responds to road hazards.
Supervises work crews; schedules job activities and functions; monitors subordinates’ performance and attendance.
Communicates safety procedures and expectations; inspects worksite and equipment; reports incidents.
Inventories and orders supplies.
Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as daily reports, work orders, and verbal instructions.
Prepares and/or process various records and reports such as progress reports, inspection sheets, daily / weekly schedules, weekly and daily reports, inventory, annual leave schedules, accident reports, employee evaluations, FEMA documentation, etc.
Supervises operation of dump truck, flatbed truck, bucket truck, bobcat, backhoe, excavator, bush hog, skid steer, bulldozer, excavator, curb dresser, etc.
Operates and supervises operation of a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as pickup truck, passenger van, lawn mower, chipper, air compressor, electric saws, drills, pumps, weed eater, jack hammer, etc.
Uses and supervises use of a variety of tools such as shovel, rake, sledgehammer, hammer, cement trowel, saws,, etc.; a variety of supplies such as paper products, lumber, wood, metal sheeting, cement, concrete, sand, limestone, wood dunnage, lubricants, gases, general office supplies, etc.
May serve as a laborer on the job sites.
Performs minor maintenance work on vehicles including tire pressure, fluids, washing, etc.
Operates computer and printer with a variety of computer software such as Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Superintendent, subordinates, other City employees, and the general public; may interact with Administrators, Council members, and contractors.
Works emergency stand-by duty on a rotating basis.
Remains on call after work hours when required.
Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.
Performs light filing and computer work.
Assists other employees with completing paperwork and interpreting materials.
Supervises employees from another division as directed by Superintendent.
Trains new employees.
May perform the shooting of elevations.
Assists with setting up seasonal decorations, erecting barricades, chauffeuring individuals, etc. as required.
Performs other related duties as required.