Highway Working Foreman

Douglas County•Highway Department Hawthorne, WI

About The Position

The Highway Working Foreman performs responsible supervisory work directing construction, repair, and maintenance operations for County roadways. The position supervises and provides leadership to a crew of laborers and equipment operators, coordinates equipment and materials, and directs work to achieve cost-effective results. Duties include inspecting road conditions and identifying maintenance needs. The work is performed under the general direction of the Highway Operations Manager and the Highway Commissioner. The foreman is assigned a truck and is expected to be available 24/7 unless time off is pre-approved by a supervisor. The role includes a winter on-call emergency phone rotation of one week every four weeks, backup winter maintenance plow driving, and overtime as needed. In the absence of the Highway Operations Manager, the foreman reports to the Construction Engineer Technician or another assigned manager during working and non-working hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a Wisconsin CDL license with the appropriate class and endorsement, or obtain a CDL within 30 days.
Have two years of experience performing equipment operator tasks.
Obtain and maintain certificates and/or licenses deemed necessary by the Highway Department and Highway Commissioner.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently and, on occasion, lift 50–100 pounds with assistance.
Be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, reach, and climb frequently.
Be able to work extended hours during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and supervise equipment operators and maintenance workers in roadway construction, repair, and maintenance.
Coordinate equipment and materials used in road maintenance projects.
Routinely inspect roads, culverts, ditches, rights of way, markings, and signs to identify maintenance requirements.
Coordinate and oversee traffic control, worksite safety, and proper equipment use.
Maintain accurate records of equipment hours, employee time, and materials used, and provide a Foreman’s report to the Highway Operations Manager.
Review and evaluate employee work performance and recommend appointments, promotions, discharges, suspensions, and transfers.
Participate in the first step of the grievance procedure.
Supervise and enforce safety regulations and practices.
Report on maintenance projects in progress and identify problems or requirements.
Operate motorized road maintenance equipment as required.
Install signs and become familiar with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Participate in the winter on-call emergency phone rotation, one week every four weeks.
Report to the Construction Engineer Technician or another assigned manager when the Highway Operations Manager is absent, during working and non-working hours.
Serve as a backup winter maintenance plow driver.
Work overtime as needed and perform other duties as required.