Public Works Department - Construction Foreman

Natchez Workforce Development; Job; Sur place; EUR 21 715 - 25 334; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits

Résumé du poste

City of Natchez seeks a Construction Foreman to oversee highway and street maintenance, supervise crews, and coordinate daily activities. The role requires technical skill, supervisory experience, and the ability to plan ahead for safety and efficiency.

The position pays $18.00 per hour with full benefits and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus experience in construction or related operations. A Class B CDL with air brake endorsement is a plus, and applications are to be submitted

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; experience in construction or maintenance; supervisory or lead-worker experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities for the construction crew.
• Receive project instructions from the Director of Public Works.
• Inspect equipment for proper operation and maintenance needs.
• Provide technical and logistical advice to the Director of Public Works.
• Assist in staff safety program development and training.
• Prepare recommendations for equipment replacement.
• Supervise construction crew and assign work; monitor progress.
• Operate related light and heavy-duty equipment and perform field maintenance.

Connaissances

Equipment knowledge

Supervisory ability

Public works knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Public Works Department - Construction Foreman

Principal Purpose of Job

To provide technical and advanced skill work at senior level. Supervision and coordination of highway/street maintenance activities with the City of Natchez.

Scope of Responsibility

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Public Works. This work involves the responsibility for the safe and efficient operations of assigned light and heavy‑duty equipment requiring a high level of skill in its operation. Supervision is exercised over any and all employees specifically assigned to an individual in this class. Incumbents are required to perform physical tasks as needed. Work of street and operational maintenance personnel with a view towards maximum utilization of personnel at a minimum cost. The Construction Foreman plans, supervises and performs activities subject to the general direction of the Director of Public Works. A class "B" commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement is a plus.

Essential Job Functions

• Planning and coordinating daily maintenance activities on the construction crew.
• Receives instructions from the Director as to the scope of projects.
• Inspects equipment for proper operating conditions and maintenance needs.
• Provides technical and logistical solutions and/or advice to the Director of Public Works.
• Assists in the development and training for staff safety programs.
• Prepares recommendations for the replacement of equipment.
• Recognizes potential problem areas and possible conflicts with all highway, street, and bridge construction including drainage systems.
• Supervises operation of construction crew.
• Makes work assignments and checks on progress/completion.
• Instructs personnel in work methods.
• Handles complaints from the public.
• Establishes work priorities and sees that assignments are carried out accordingly.
• Performs physical manual labor along with crew members.
• Operates all related light and heavy‑duty equipment.
• Performs required field maintenance on equipment.

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED equivalent and experience in construction, maintenance, or other operations applicable to work assignments, including some supervisory or lead‑worker experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the types of equipment and materials required to perform related work.
• Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of public works administration.
• Considerable knowledge of highway/street infrastructure maintenance.
• Ability to plan and supervise activities in a coordinated manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates.
• Willingness to perform tasks for extended periods under varying climate conditions.

Salary

$18.00 an hour (plus full benefits).

Apply

124 S. Pearl Street or e‑mail résumé to: [e-mail]

*The City of Natchez is an Equal Opportunity Employer*