Public Works Foreman - Trucking/Materials

County of Weld•Greeley, CO

30d•$39 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Working foreman responsible for a specialized work force performing and supporting road maintenance, construction, reclamation, and crushing/mining activities of the Public Works Department.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Four years’ experience working in the appropriate construction or maintenance field, including six months supervisory experience.
Or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability.
Valid Colorado Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement required.
MSHA certification required.
Must have a basic familiarity with and experience working with a variety of road construction, maintenance and repair equipment and materials.
Must have the ability to use Microsoft Office package, ArcGIS, and Cartegraph.
Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
Must effectively present information in one-on-one situation with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos with the ability to write simple correspondence.
Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Perform these operations using units of money, weight, measurement, volume and distance.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and make appropriate day to day decisions without supervisory guidance to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to effectively present information to the supervisor, to other staff or the public, as needed.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Candidate must pass a background check prior to employment start date.
Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.
This position will participate in random substance use screening.
Candidate must pass a physical demands evaluation post offer screen compatible to this position.

Responsibilities

Assume some supervisory duties in support of the division supervisor and may function as the division supervisor in their absence.
Complete employee evaluations as required by county code and create employee documentation as needed.
Counsel with employees when needed.
Access and interpret the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
Train and demonstrate standard operating procedures, including safety protocols in both Mining & Trucking.
Work with miners on process and plant set-up/operations.
Train new truck operators and direct experienced truck drivers in the proper techniques and practices used for road maintenance.
Train and demonstrate pre and post trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Operate a variety of Class 8 trucks with various transmissions.
Train and assist in operation of mining, crushing, and reclamation equipment.
Operate and train new operators on a variety of material loading equipment.
Must communicate well and be capable of dealing with the public.
Demonstrate competency in the use of Excel, Word, and Cartegraph.
Create and manage multiple material tracking spreadsheets, input data into Cartegraph, and government portals (for example, MSHA and Commencement/Closure of pits).
Schedule and follow-up on heavy equipment, semi-truck and trailer repairs/maintenance.
Make decisions independently with outside contractors and vendors with minimal direction from the supervisor.
Coordinate with other Divisions for material placement and trucking needs.
Organize and complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Report maintenance/construction problems to proper manager.
Verify time and labor in software program provided by the County for direct reports.
Support Emergency Management responses and be available to respond to and work extraordinary hours.
Employ situational awareness and recognize potential risks to staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards