Maintenance Foreman

Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo • Portsmouth, VA

9d

About The Position

Responsible for the planning and overseeing the work of the maintenance staff to ensure safe and efficient operations for ERC roadways, bridges, tunnels, and facilities. Identifies, monitors and troubleshoots problems. Keeps records of work performed and completes maintenance history logs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years old.
• At least three years of related work experience in the highway maintenance, or highway construction or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience. Prior experience in a leading role or directing the work of others is required.
• Experience performing manual labor
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to obtain flagger and work zone certifications.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ability to frequently operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex, and rapid adjustments including, but not limited to; sander, motor grader, dump truck, tractor, front end loader, drill press, welder, common hand and power tools, welder/cutting torch, chain saw, weed trimmer, hydraulic jacks, shovel, ax, rakes, brooms, and forks.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ License; Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Ability to obtain a VDOT Security Clearance
• Ability to pass Criminal History Background Check and drug screen.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include dayshift, nightshift, weekends and extended hours.
• Ability to effectively lead and guide the other crewmembers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to obtain the following certification; herbicide spraying, welding, CDL, GRIT.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate light and medium highway maintenance equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of the MUTCD and VWAPM is preferred
• Experience performing various types of lane closures/traffic control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the efficient and effective performance of maintenance activities and equipment usage.
• Assumes responsibility for completion of related maintenance recordkeeping and administration.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Company personnel and with management.
• Effectively supervises Maintenance Department personnel, ensuring optimal performance.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring professional business relations with vendors, and contractors.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees