Marshall County Job Description

District Foreman

 

 

Department:         District                                                                                   Job Code:              618

Reports To:           Commissioner                                                                      DOT Reference:   188.167-078

Date:                      November 2007                                                                                                   899.134-010

FSLA:                    Non-Exempt

 

Summary

 

                Coordinate, lead, and assist crews engaged in road and bridge construction and maintenance.  Crews consist of skilled and semiskilled workers using a variety of vehicles, tractors, trucks, heavy equipment, and motorized and non-motorized tools.  Communicate with the commissioner and the public regarding project priority, scheduling and completion of construction and maintenance in the district.

Requirements of this position include supervising the removal of trees, brush, debris and other emergency hazards outside of  normal work hours as required. 

 

Essential Job Functions

 

A.            Lead crews in performing work associated with road construction and maintenance projects

 

                1.             Lead construction crews engaged in building roads, and driveways, cutting grass and         limbs, laying pipe, and patching roads

                2.             Coordinate the crews to accomplish objectives in an efficient and cost effective manner

                3.             Direct the dumping of all types of loose materials used in road and bridge             construction and maintenance, such as dirt, rocks, sand, etc.

                4.             Correct minor rule infractions and reports major problems to the commissioner

                5.             Orient new employees on the job and arranges for on the job training

                6.             Plan and advise the commissioner or administrative assistant of equipment and supplies needed on the job

                7.             Operate a variety of equipment as needed on the job

                8.             Inspect completed work to assure compliance with specifications

 

B.            Monitor safe operation of equipment, and ensure the proper maintenance of assigned equipment

 

                1.             Observe crew members to assure that safety rules and procedures are observed

                2.             Oversee and perform regular preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment

                3.             Oversee and perform major repairs on assigned equipment

                4.             Plan for necessary parts and supplies for routine maintenance of equipment

 

C.            Communicate with the public, the Commissioner and district staff regarding projects.

 

                1.             Plan and schedule projects to be accomplished with the Commissioner and          communicate the plans to workers

                2.             Inform citizens of work planned or in progress, as needed

                3.             Answer questions regarding planned or ongoing projects

                4.             Discuses priorities and progress on ongoing projects with the Commissioner, the staff,        and the public

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

1.             Knowledge of the materials, methods, and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of roads

2.             Knowledge of the functions and operation of various types of heavy equipment and trucks

3.             Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety practices associated with the work

4.             Knowledge of standard practices and procedures for maintenance and repair of heavy trucks and equipment

5.             Knowledge of the operation and repair of diesel engines

6.             Knowledge of equipment maintenance requirements

7.             Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and layouts

8.             Ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials needed for projects

9.             Ability to give directions and gain compliance from a crew of workers

10.          Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel engaged in construction and maintenance activities

11.          Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

12.          Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

13           Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of vehicles and equipment used in road maintenance and construction

14.          Ability to operate a wide variety of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

                High School or Vocational School Diploma or G. E. D. certificate plus four years of experience in road construction and maintenance, including the operation of all heavy equipment used.

 

                Other:  Valid Driver’s License with appropriate CDL designation

 

 

 

                This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirement of this job classification.  All incumbents may not perform all of the job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.