Highway Working Foreman

Douglas County•Highway Department Hawthorne, WI

About The Position

The Highway Working Foreman performs supervisory work directing construction, repair, and maintenance operations for County roadways. The role supervises and leads a crew of laborers and equipment operators, coordinating equipment and materials to complete assigned projects cost-effectively. The position includes inspecting road conditions, identifying maintenance needs, operating road maintenance equipment as required, and overseeing worksite safety and traffic control. Work is performed under the general direction of the Highway Operations Manager and the Highway Commissioner. The Foreman reports to the Construction Engineer Technician or another assigned manager when the Highway Operations Manager is absent, including during non-working hours. The position is assigned a Foreman truck and requires availability 24/7 unless time off has been pre-approved. It participates in a winter emergency on-call phone rotation for one week every four weeks, serves as a backup winter maintenance plow driver, and works overtime as needed. Working conditions include infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions, moderately loud noise from tools and equipment, and limited exposure to injury and toxic roadway construction and maintenance materials. Physical demands include frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting of 50–100 pounds with assistance, frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stooping, as well as reaching and climbing. The employee must be able to work extended hours during inclement weather.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a Wisconsin CDL 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.
Perform frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing.
Be able to work extended hours during periods of inclement weather.
Be available 24/7 unless time off is pre-approved by a supervisor.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and supervises equipment operators and maintenance workers in roadway construction, repair, and maintenance.
Coordinates equipment and materials used in road maintenance projects.
Inspects roads, culverts, ditches, rights of way, markings, and signs to identify maintenance requirements.
Coordinates and oversees traffic control, worksite safety, and proper equipment use.
Maintains records of equipment hours, employee time, and materials, and provides a Foreman’s report to the Highway Operations Manager.
Reviews and evaluates employee performance and recommends appointments, promotions, discharges, suspensions, and transfers.
Participates in the first step of the grievance procedure.
Supervises and enforces safety regulations and practices.
Reports on maintenance projects in progress and identifies problems or requirements.
Operates motorized road maintenance equipment as required.
Installs signs and becomes familiar with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Participates in the winter emergency phone rotation, one week every four weeks.
Reports to the Construction Engineer Technician or another assigned manager when the Highway Operations Manager is absent, during working and non-working hours.
Serves as a backup winter maintenance plow driver.
Works overtime as needed and performs other duties as required.