Supervisor, Foreman

Rockdale County, Georgia•Conyers, GA

9d•$24 - $27

About The Position

This position supervises and participates in the construction and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure. Work is assigned in general terms by the Construction & Maintenance Superintendent, and completed work is reviewed for accuracy and propriety of the final results. The position responds to emergencies during non-duty hours and must be available for standby/on-call duty on a rotating schedule. The role includes supervising and participating in stormwater infrastructure installation, repair, and maintenance; operating equipment and department vehicles; coordinating work with other divisions and departments; maintaining records, work orders, vehicle and equipment information, and inventory; and providing customer service in accordance with Rockdale County standards. It also supervises confined-space entry in accordance with policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
Four years of experience in stormwater infrastructure installation, repair, and maintenance; heavy equipment operation; or heavy civil construction, or equivalent education, training, and work experience.
Valid State of Georgia driver’s license.
Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Shoring, and Flagging certifications, or ability to obtain them within six months of hire.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Valid State of Georgia Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
Valid State of Georgia certification as a Water Distribution Operator and/or Collection System Operator, or ability to obtain the applicable certification(s) within two years of hire.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in stormwater infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair, erosion and sedimentation control, and landscape restoration.
Knowledge of the operation, basic repair, and maintenance of construction equipment, machinery, and trucks used in the assigned section.
Knowledge of Rockdale County’s geographical layout, department policies and procedures, supervisory principles and practices, safety practices and procedures, and confined-space procedures.
Skill in operating electrical and mechanical equipment and in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and delegating work.
Ability to use a personal computer and modern office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; read and interpret construction plans, equipment manuals, and related literature; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, County employees, and the public.
Ability to interact with customers regarding their services.
Ability to perform job-related physical tasks, including lifting, standing, bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, grasping, fingering, pushing, pulling, and occasionally climbing ladders.
Ability to use tools and equipment requiring a high level of dexterity.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to see, including color, depth, and texture perception.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assign, and review work; train and instruct crew members; ensure proper safety procedures; evaluate performance; review completed work; counsel employees; resolve internal complaints; recommend disciplinary action; and interview applicants and recommend candidates for hire.
Participate in the installation, repair, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.
Operate large equipment and department vehicles.
Inspect work for compliance with plans, specifications, standard practices, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate work with other divisions and departments.
Maintain logs of daily activities, special projects, problems found, and actions taken; process work orders.
Maintain utility truck stock and perform inventory checks.
Prepare necessary reports and assist with accident reports.
Ensure proper equipment maintenance, conduct daily maintenance checks and services, and track vehicle and equipment hours and mileage.
Supervise confined-space entry in accordance with policies and procedures; secure the area, ventilate it with a blower, set up a tripod/winch and safety gear, and obtain the entry permit.
Provide quality customer service in accordance with Rockdale County standards.
Perform other related duties as required by proper authority.
Respond to emergencies during non-duty hours and be available for standby/on-call duty on a rotating schedule.