Road Foreman - INTERNAL ONLY

Road Foreman - Internal Only

Supervises the road crews in the maintenance and construction of county roads, bridges, drainage ditches, etc.

The following may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned :

• Meets with the Road Superintendent to receive work assignments; provides recommendations for assembling job crews; directs the work of the crew's activities at work sites, which may include asphalt overlays, new construction, bridges, paving, patching, ditch maintenance, brush cutting, chip sealing, and sign and paint crews.
• Reads and executes blueprints on construction work; estimates personnel, equipment and supplies needed to complete assigned projects.
• Inspects county roads to evaluate potential problems; makes recommendations for correction of problems.
• Checks crews time cards and computer printouts for accuracy.
• Advises management of potential problems or safety concerns; makes recommendations for improving procedures and operations of the Road Department.

Directly supervises 25 employees in the Road Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of three years of experience in road construction and maintenance work which involves the ability to supervise; knowledge of road and bridge maintenance; methods, techniques and materials required for roadway, roadside, bridge and drainage construction and maintenance operations.

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This is a salary, exempt position, with a wage range of $6,714.14 - $8,744.03 per month. The pay range listed here reflects the FULL pay range for this position for the current fiscal year. Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.