Working Foreman-Roads

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

1d•$58,926 - $85,005•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating and implementing the construction and maintenance operation of multiple projects on roads with lead maintenance workers. It serves as the contact point for the public, jurisdiction representatives, and vendors for road-related issues. The role also acts in the capacity of the Road Manager during their absence and coordinates road emergency response. Key responsibilities include overseeing material ordering and purchasing, scheduling work with outside agencies, mentoring lead and maintenance workers, and serving as the primary contact for the public on road-related issues. The position ensures work conforms to blueprints, maps, plans, and County standards/specifications, and assists in the preparation of the annual Road Division budget and activity budgets for road and drainage programs. It also involves planning project schedules with the Road Manager, communicating with other governmental agencies, operating specialized equipment, and overseeing lead workers to troubleshoot and improve efficiencies. Project preparation, job estimates, bid quotes, and arranging project materials are also part of the role. The position requires using a computer for tasks such as pavement evaluation, recording shot rates, chip seal rock poundage, sign fabrication, and retro-reflectivity upgrades. In emergency situations, the role involves performing emergency functions during standby duty, including responding to snow and ice storms, high winds with downed trees, flooding, and mudslides, requiring decision-making for crew response and action plans.

Requirements

Associate's degree or two-year technical certification.
5 years' experience in area of assignment
Possession of a valid Oregon CDL Class A driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain an ODOT flagger card within 6 months after hire.
Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 6 months after hire.
An equivalent of education and experience may be accepted.
Applicants must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to receive equivalency.

Responsibilities

Oversee ordering and purchasing of material for day-to-day operation.
Schedule work with outside agencies.
Provides mentoring and teaching to lead workers and maintenance workers.
Provide primary contact to public on road related issues.
Ensures work is completed in conformance with blueprints, maps, plans and/or County standards/specifications.
Assist in preparation of annual Road Division budget.
Create activity budgets in road and drainage programs.
Work with Road Manager on planning project schedules.
Communicating with other governmental agencies on planning, coordination and scheduling of outside work to ensure a smooth transition and ensure high customer satisfaction.
Operate specialized equipment as needed.
Oversee lead workers on projects to assist with troubleshooting and improve efficiencies.
May assist with planning, operation, and execution of signage and striping programs
Project preparation, job estimates, bid quotes and arrange for project materials for county projects and other government agencies.
Will use computer to complete following tasks: pavement evaluation, records of shot rates, rock poundage of chip seals, sign fabrication, and retro-reflectivity upgrades.
Perform emergency functions during standby duty throughout the year.
Emergencies include but are not limited to snow and ice storms, high wind with downed trees, flooding, mud slides, traffic accidents all requiring decision responsibility for crew response and action plan.

Benefits

Generous time off
11 Paid Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
8 hours of vacation accrual every month
Sick leave
Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account.
Health Savings Account funds roll over from year to year
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Generous employer paid contributions for retirement
After 6 months of employment: The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary!
A free and award-winning wellness program
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
Eligible for two salary raises within the first year as long as your performance is in good standing!