Street & Stormwater Maintenance Foreman

City of Cedar Park•Cedar Park, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Street & Stormwater Maintenance Foreman is a working foreman who serves as the lead worker on field crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of City streets, rights of way, and stormwater facilities as assigned. The Foreman also supervises the work of skilled and unskilled crew members in the assigned division(s), participates in the completion of Field Operations projects, maintains adequate inventory of materials and supplies, and ensures that all safety and regulatory requirements are met.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent
Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, and construction of streets, sidewalks, rights of way, and/or drainage facilities (required)
At least two (2) years of which were in a leadership, mentorship, or supervisory position (preferred)
Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License, with an acceptable driving record or the ability to acquire within (1) year of hire pending availability of class offerings (required)
IMSA, TEEX, or approved equivalent Work Zone/Flagger Certification (required)
Passing the City of Cedar Park Equipment Operator Proficiency Test (required)
Backhoe Training Certificate (required)
Knowledge of the safe operation of the light and heavy equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code related to the operation of light and heavy motorized equipment
Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in the construction, operation, and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, stormwater facilities, and related facilities
Knowledge of Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD)
Knowledge of General construction and repair methods
Knowledge of Personnel policies and procedures
Knowledge of Applicable laws, regulations, ordinance, and activities of the Public Works Department
Ability to effectively communicate instructions to subordinates and interpret and follow instructions from supervisors.
Ability to assess problems and appropriately delegate resources.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings prepared by professional engineers.
Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports.
Ability to supervise and motivate employees.
Ability to ensure safety practices are followed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, City officials, other City departments, and the general public.
Ability to engage in proficient and effective communication, both written and oral.
Ability to load, transport, and unload necessary light and heavy equipment and materials for assigned projects.
Ability to correctly and safely operate heavy equipment including, but limited to: front end loader, excavator, backhoe, skid steer, forklift, mower, street sweeper, woodchipper/shredder.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment, applying safety standards to prevent hazards.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights (including a bucket truck), and perform physically demanding tasks
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems and computers for data entry and performance evaluations.
Ability to operate tools and machinery including, but not limited to: pneumatic and electric jackhammers, mechanical and manual saws, mechanical and manual hammers, hammer drills, sledgehammers, pickaxe, Maddox, digging bars, and other hand-held power tools, including other rotating and vibrating power tools.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in a leadership, mentorship, or supervisory position
IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings Technician I & II certifications, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
Texas Department of Agriculture Non-commercial Herbicide Applicators License, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
Certified Storm Water Inspector certification or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead worker on field crew(s) within the assigned division(s), spending 60% - 80% of the work week actively engaged in maintenance activities.
Lead and supervise Equipment Operators in all aspects of street and storm water maintenance, including but not limited to: operating light and heavy equipment, cleaning and mowing drainage ways, trimming brush, mowing rights of way, repairing potholes, repairing concrete, grading, crack sealing pavement, performing large and small asphalt patches, resurfacing streets, establishing work zones, repairing guardrail and hand rail, sweeping streets, clearing streets and rights of way of debris.
Lead and supervise Equipment Operators in emergency operations, including but not limited to: sanding and de-icing roadways, bridges, and sidewalks during inclement weather; cleaning up streets and rights of way after storms and natural and manmade disasters; and establishing, monitoring, and removing traffic control work zones for incidents, hazardous conditions, emergencies, events, and other situations as required.
Supervise field crew(s) and equipment operators within the assigned division(s).
Ensure safety practices are followed.
Assign and review work.
Hire, onboard, train, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees.
Prioritize work, inspect future job sites, and develop work plans for assigned division(s).
Demonstrate proper work methods and ensures that proper policies and procedures are being followed, that work and safety standards are being maintained, and that work schedules are being met.
Conduct regular safety meetings and demonstrates proper and safe operation of equipment in the field while performing field work.
Troubleshoot problems or issues of concern that may impede maintenance crews’ ability to perform the assigned work and implements corrective actions through consultation with department leadership and engineers.
Make necessary arrangements for jobs requiring heavy and light equipment.
Ensure that storage facilities and job sites have appropriate level of supplies, materials, and equipment available to perform the assigned work.
Inform department leadership of condition of equipment for equipment replacement planning; informs department leadership on the development of equipment and material specifications and makes purchasing recommendations; assists Public Works Operations Manager in purchasing supplies and materials.
Maintain work orders and the work order system specific to the assigned division(s) and monitors to ensure that employees are making appropriate and accurate entries in a timely manner.
Inspect field operation projects for completeness, quality of work, and compliance with mandated standards.
Assist in repairing water leaks, sewer leaks, and other Public Works & Utilities problems.
Check oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and performs other routine inspections to ensure heavy equipment vehicles are in proper working condition.
Perform such other related duties as may be required.
Escalate customer complaints to a Public Works Operations Manager, Engineer, or Assistant Director.