Public Works Foreperson

City of Blaine•Blaine, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance and supervision of the Supervisor of Streets, this position is responsible for assisting with streets work assignments, and day-to-day operations of the streets. This position must be available for call back for snowplowing and other emergencies required for the City’s Public Works department. Serves as acting supervisor when assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker, Air Brake and Hazardous Endorsement within 6 months of employment
Three years of progressively responsible related maintenance experience.
Good knowledge of the practices and methods used in streets operation and maintenance, such as current practices in pavement management, snow and ice control, surface water/drainage system maintenance, and street construction and inspection.
Skill in the operation and care of light and heavy equipment including dump trucks, mowers, tractors, end loaders, motor graders, jet rodders and skid steers.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate a number of on-going maintenance projects requiring adequate materials and variable number of personnel.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
Ability to deal tactfully, confidently, and effectively with all City personnel, outside agencies, and the public, both in person and on the telephone.
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing, with staff and the public.
Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office and other software programs, for example: Outlook email, Word, Excel, and PubWorks.
Ability to provide work direction to a work crew.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks in any type of weather and condition.

Responsibilities

Assists with coordinating, scheduling, and assigning daily work crews, including but not limited to: prioritizing work assignments; assigning appropriate work crews; determining needed supplies, equipment, and other support, and monitoring work crews as necessary to determine satisfactory completion of work project.
Assists with work projects within the streets including but not limited to: determining appropriate human resources necessary to complete project; coordinating aspects of projects with other maintenance divisions; determining appropriate equipment needs; coordinating outside contractual work, if necessary; and reviewing task for satisfactory completion.
Serves as acting supervisor in the absence of the supervisor when assigned.
Record completion of electronic work orders to include personnel involved, hours worked, equipment and other resources used to complete the job.
Verify and close out work orders in the PubWorks software.
Performs all tasks, functions, and duties normally assigned within the streets maintenance division as a member of a work crew.
Trains maintenance workers in procedures, policies and on the proper handling and maintenance of equipment.
Assures compliance of all appropriate safety rules and regulations, including but not limited to: OSHA standards, City safety standards, and all other appropriate state, federal, and applicable safety regulations.
Assists in an inventory for the parks, streets, or utilities division to guarantee necessary supplies and equipment to carry out the functions of the parks maintenance division.
Assists the Streets Supervisors in preparing requests for equipment purchases and specs, and in the preparation of long-range budgetary needs of the division.
Assists all maintenance divisions and other departments, as necessary in the required maintenance of City-owned properties.
Performs such other duties as are consistent with the tasks of the position and as may be assigned by the City.