Supervisor, Foreman

Rockdale County, Georgia•Conyers, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supervises and participates in construction and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure. Work is assigned in general terms by the Construction & Maintenance Superintendent and 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 supervises and coordinates crew work, provides training and instruction, monitors safety and work quality, and participates in stormwater infrastructure installation, repair, and maintenance. It operates large equipment and department vehicles, coordinates work with other divisions and departments, maintains activity logs, work orders, inventory, and equipment records, and prepares reports. The position also supervises confined-space entry in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and provides customer service in accordance with Rockdale County standards. Work is primarily outdoors. Employees may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, irritating chemicals, moving machinery, and occasional inclement weather. Work is typically performed in rights-of-way near other buried or overhead utilities and may involve trenches and confined spaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of experience in stormwater infrastructure installation, repair, and maintenance; heavy equipment operation; or heavy civil construction, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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 stormwater infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair materials, methods, and techniques; erosion and sedimentation control measures; and landscape restoration.
Knowledge of the proper operation and 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 activities.
Ability to use a personal computer and other 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, other County employees, and the public.
Ability to interact with customers regarding their services.
Ability to lift, stand, bend, crouch, stoop, kneel, grasp, finger, push, pull, and occasionally climb ladders to perform job-related tasks.
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 in work methods and 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 inventory checks.
Prepare reports and assist with accident reports.
Ensure proper equipment maintenance, conduct daily maintenance checks and services, and track vehicle and equipment hours and miles.
Supervise confined-space entry according to policies and procedures; secure the area, ventilate the confined space with a blower, set up a tripod/winch and safety gear, and obtain the entry permit.
Provide 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 rotating standby/on-call duty.