Foreman - ROW

City of East Point•Ga, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a supervisory and labor position maintaining right-of-ways and public grounds for the City of East Point. The Foreman supervises and performs maintenance of City-owned facilities and grounds, street right-of-ways including street tree plantings, and landscaped facilities. The position selects appropriate equipment and materials, adapts tools and equipment to meet specific requirements, provides equipment and transportation for right-of-ways crews, assists crews as needed, and operates heavy equipment when needed. The Foreman ensures crews follow safety guidelines and that work complies with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and safety standards. The role coordinates work as required with other City departments, government agencies, citizens, and equipment suppliers, and performs other related duties as necessary. The position is under the direct supervision of the Buildings & Grounds Manager. It oversees laborers, while final evaluating, hiring, promoting, and disciplining authority remains with the Manager. Work is typically performed outdoors, with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions, and requires lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds. The role's successful performance supports efficient and effective maintenance of City-owned buildings and grounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of progressively responsible related experience, including two years of supervisory experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Valid State of Georgia Class B CDL and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Considerable knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain a variety of small engine equipment.
Good knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations and standards, and City and departmental policies and procedures.
Good knowledge of the properties, utilization, and care of materials, tools, and equipment used by supervised employees.
Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities related to assigned areas of specialization.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to supervised work.
Skill in supervising and coordinating skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and service functions.
Skill in making sound and timely recommendations for project implementation or modification based on department plans, personal observations, and needs analyses.
Ability to supervise labor crews and organize a crew to complete tasks within deadlines.
Ability to read charts, diagrams, and blueprints.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, and the general public.
Ability to follow directions with limited guidance and supervision.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise labor crews in the field and oversee Buildings & Grounds laborers.
Supervise and perform maintenance of City-owned facilities and grounds, street right-of-ways, street tree plantings, and landscaped facilities.
Select equipment and materials to complete work according to specifications, verbal instructions, and established procedures.
Devise and adapt tools and equipment to meet specific requirements.
Provide equipment and transportation for right-of-ways crews.
Assist crews with jobs as needed.
Operate heavy equipment when needed.
Ensure labor crews operate under safety guidelines and work complies with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and safety standards.
Coordinate work activities as required with other City departments, representatives of local, State, and Federal agencies, citizens, and equipment suppliers.
Perform other related duties as necessary.