General Foreman - Streets
About The Position
Plans, schedules, coordinates and supervises the construction, maintenance and repair of the city's asphalt streets, driveways, walkways, etc. throughout the city's rights-of-ways; oversees functions of street sweeper program and operation of the Concord Road facility; inspects the quantity and quality of all work productions; responds to and investigates citizen requests, schedules priorities; determines type of material and equipment needed to complete jobs; makes recommendations on projects, employee selection, promotions and terminations; conducts employee evaluations and counseling; keeps records of activities, performance, supplies used and accident reports; assists foreman in training of subordinate staff; responsible for employee safety training. Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This position requires 100% onsite work. Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm; overtime and different shifts when necessary. Works outside in all kinds of weather; exposed to constant/extreme noise; works in trenches/ditches and all around mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume/odor, dust and vapor hazards; subject to 24 hour call-out in emergency situations. Position considered essential during emergency situations.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of all materials, methods, techniques, personnel safety, equipment, and tools used in public works construction, maintenance and repair activities related to asphalt streets.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, designs and job orders
- Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of a large group of workers
- Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing
- Ability to understand and set grades established by engineers' design drawings, ability to calculate construction material quantities and provide estimates.
- Requires graduation from high school or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the construction and rehabilitation of asphalt streets.
- Must possess a valid Class B-CDL driver's license or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of being hired.
- Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) years supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules, coordinates and supervises the construction, maintenance and repair of the city's asphalt streets, driveways, walkways, etc. throughout the city's rights-of-ways
- Oversees functions of street sweeper program and operation of the Concord Road facility
- Inspects the quantity and quality of all work productions
- Responds to and investigates citizen requests, schedules priorities
- Determines type of material and equipment needed to complete jobs
- Makes recommendations on projects, employee selection, promotions and terminations
- Conducts employee evaluations and counseling
- Keeps records of activities, performance, supplies used and accident reports
- Assists foreman in training of subordinate staff
- Responsible for employee safety training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
