Construction and Maintenance Foreman

SAN-Juan-County,-Nm; New Mexico; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SAN Juan County NM is seeking a Working Foreman to supervise road construction crews and operate heavy and light equipment on projects such as paving, patching, and culvert work. You will maintain safety guidelines and coordinate tasks while using the County ERP system.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with 5 years in road construction, including 2 years in a lead capacity, plus an NM CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement. Outdoor work with lifting may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 5 years of road construction/maintenance experience, including 2 years supervisory.
• Valid NM CDL Class A with Tanker Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Supervises heavy equipment and trucking crews; schedules, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects.
• Participates in personnel selection, promotion, and performance evaluations.
• Provides training on equipment operation and ensures maintenance programs.
• Coordinates administrative activities including scheduling, payroll reporting, and report processing.
• Inspects roads and right of way for future work and ensures safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A with Tanker Endorsement

Job description

Under general supervision, schedules and supervises work crews performing road construction and maintenance; serves as a working foreman utilizing heavy and light equipment on projects such as preparing, paving and patching roads and parking lots, blading roads and ditches and installing culverts and clearing property; oversees work and ensures that all safety guidelines are observed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in road construction and maintenance, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Valid State of New Mexico Commercial Driver's license (Class A CDL) with Tanker Endorsement.

Work Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment; may be required to lift and carry items more than fifty (50) pounds.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions. Noise level is usually loud.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Duties

• Supervises heavy equipment and trucking crews; schedules, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; counsels, coaches, trains and instructs employees as required.
• Participates in the selection and promotion of personnel; participates in performance evaluations; initiates and participates in the disciplinary process as necessary.
• Provides training in the proper operation of equipment; ensures equipment maintenance program is administered properly.
• Coordinates a variety of administrative activities, including employee scheduling, payroll reporting and report processing.
• Conducts inspections of assigned area of responsibility to evaluate roads and right of way for future work.
• Operates various types of heavy equipment such as front end loader, back hoe, utility trailers, bob tail and dump trucks; may be required to operate, transport materials and equipment.
• Operates and maintains a variety of types of small and light equipment; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.
• Assures that all work is performed in accordance with established safety policies and procedures
• Ensures safety compliance for employees; ensures that equipment is operated in a safe manner for the employees and public; provides safety training; participates in the investigation of all accidents.
• Maintains job logs of materials, man hours, equipment hours and ensures the accuracy of records for billing or job costing purposes.
• Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information.
• Calculates and prepares cost estimates on the type and quantity of materials, equipment and labor for specific projects; assures that materials are available for each scheduled job.
• Inspects encroachment permits to ensure private contractors and utility companies are in compliance with County standards.
• Schedules the routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Participates in various seasonal projects such as snow removal; responds to emergency call-outs resulting from severe weather, chemical spills or major accidents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.