Foreperson

Road Commission for Oakland County•Oakland County, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreperson exercises first-line supervision over highway maintenance crews in a maintenance district under the direction of a district superintendent. The role assigns daily work, supplies, and materials; travels throughout the district to oversee and assist crews; and observes roadways to identify maintenance needs. The Foreperson also meets with citizens, investigates inquiries, attends meetings with local officials and utility representatives, and monitors contractor activity. The position participates in employee-relations matters, assists with performance appraisals and employee coaching, and periodically takes part in new-hire interviews and selection. The Foreperson may assume additional duties when the Superintendent is absent. A high response to expected overtime is required. Regular, predictable onsite attendance and a daily schedule that supports RCOC operating hours are essential. The role must be performed professionally and courteously to promote a positive image of RCOC. This position is within a bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the existing collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid driver's license. The employer describes its benefits package as attractive and identifies itself as an EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of progressively more responsible experience in highway maintenance or a related field.
Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, established policies, and procedures.
Ability to plan and analyze to ensure district activities follow established procedures or standards.
Ability to prepare reports, perform calculations, and keep records.
Ability to deal effectively with others, including use of current information-processing systems, software, and electronic communication.
Professional communication skills for frequent internal contact with employees and regular contact with external persons.
Ability to tolerate frequent exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions.
Possess and maintain a Michigan CDL-A driver's license.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid driver's license.
High response to expected overtime.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of winter maintenance, pothole patching, asphalt and concrete repair, ditching, drainage, and equipment operation such as a grader and shovel is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise highway maintenance crews in a maintenance district under the direction of a district superintendent.
Assign daily work, supplies, and materials to crews.
Travel throughout the district to oversee, advise, and assist work crews and observe roadways to identify maintenance needs.
Meet with citizens and investigate citizen inquiries.
Attend meetings with local officials and utility company representatives as required.
Monitor contractor activity.
Participate in employee-relations issues, including grievances, and assist with performance appraisals and employee coaching.
Periodically participate in new-hire interviews and assist in selecting new employees.
Assume additional duties when the Superintendent is absent.
Perform duties professionally and courteously to promote a positive image of RCOC.
Maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance and a schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.