Highway Maintenance Foreman (4806-50)

Hamilton County Government • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hamilton County Engineer's Office is seeking a Highway Maintenance Foreman to provide frontline leadership for a regional highway maintenance crew. This position is responsible for directing daily operations in roadways, bridges, and drainage maintenance while also serving as a key leader for employees in the field. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and strong leadership skills. The Foreman is expected to lead, mentor, and support employees in their daily work, addressing both professional and personal challenges that impact performance. They should communicate clearly and effectively with staff, leadership, and the public, make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining safety and accountability, and set the example by working alongside crews and demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, construction or related field, and three (3) years work experience in highway or bridge construction or maintenance or other related infrastructure projects of which at least one (1) of the years in a supervisory role; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Relevant experience in roadway or infrastructure maintenance
• Prior supervisory experience
• Hold a valid Class A CDL
• Must possess a valid state of residency driver’s license.
• Must remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Must possess a Class A CDL license.

Nice To Haves

• Technical expertise
• Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs work crews in maintenance; Repair and construction of County roadways, bridges and drainage or ditch systems (e.g., patches and paves roadways, levels berms, cleans roads and ditches, installs culverts and ditches, replaces and installs drainage pipes and inlets, mows and cuts grass, trees and brush, performs sandblasting, painting and welding, installs and maintains guardrails, etc.);
• Schedules, assigns and reviews work of crew;
• Provides coaching” and "training” consistent with the organization’s commitment to continuous learning and development;
• Ensures safety standards and fostering a “safety first” culture;
• Provides continuous respectful and objective feedback on individual employee performance to be used as part of a written annual performance evaluation consistent with the organization’s commitment to personal and professional development and merit-based compensation;
• Recommends assignment and discipline;
• Receives and addresses grievances;
• Fosters initiative and culture of continuous improvement;
• Demonstrates and fosters teamwork, mutual respect and service to external citizens and co-workers;
• Provides daily leadership, guidance, and mentorship to crew members, promoting teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving in the field;
• Operates heavy and medium equipment (e.g., dump truck, roller, skid steer loader (with all applicable attachments), backhoe, sweeper, chipper, yard crane, bituminous distributor, tracked excavator, snow and ice equipment, chain saw, jackhammer, mowers of various sizes, etc.) and works with crews on maintenance projects to perform maintenance and repair functions;
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment;
• Balances hands-on work with leadership responsibilities, setting the example for professionalism, work ethic, and safety;
• Maintains work related records reflecting manpower, work progress, materials used, problems encountered and other relevant information;
• May perform specialty functions of the department (e.g., use of level, project inspector, highway inspector, etc.);
• Inspect bridges and culverts to determine need for and extent of repair;
• Collects and submits materials for study;
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed;
• Attends training and seminars, as directed;
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• When scheduled for on-call assignment, must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so;
• Performs other duties as assigned;

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Earned Personal Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree