Foreman

Racine, County of (WI); Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public works department in Racine County seeks a Working Foreman to oversee highway and park maintenance. The role emphasizes effective communication, supervision of crew activities, and operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a valid Wisconsin CDL and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include equipment operation, project planning, and ensuring safety standards are met. Join us to contribute to the community's infrastructure and public safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway signing work.
• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign crew for highway and park maintenance.
• Operate equipment for construction and maintenance work.
• Maintain records and generate reports.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Organization

Safety Precautions

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Chainsaws

Hand Tools

Highway Equipment

Job description

To assist in the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and construction activities of the Public Works Department; assign and supervise the work of a crew(s) performing Racine County highway and park maintenance or construction work, with an emphasis on State work including I-94, as a working foreman to perform related work as required.

1. To be the backup to the Assistant Superintendent and Operational Supervisor in their absences.
2. To communicate effectively and conduct meetings with subordinates, discussing plans for the day or work zone setups.
3. To always communicate effectively and efficiently, keeping supervisors well-informed.
4. To be organized and to complete assigned projects thoroughly.
5. Assist in directing year-round emergency maintenance.
6. Assign and direct crew(s) performing highway and park maintenance and construction work, including planning the necessary equipment and materials.
7. Emphasis on State I-94 maintenance.
8. Emphasis on County and State bridge maintenance.
9. Operate equipment used in highway and park construction and maintenance work.
10. Be able to read a transit and prepare maintenance and construction grades.
11. Assist in directing snowplow operations.
12. Plow snow and salt/sand icy roads and parking lots.
13. Plan work zone signing, tools, and materials for projects.
14. Request required materials.
15. Maintain and record use of labor, machinery, and materials; complete foreman reports; keep detailed notes of projects (using Cartegraph software); and create project lists for future planning.
16. Interpret plans, drawings, and maps.
17. Coordinate with proper authorities regarding underground utilities.
18. Prepare for and call in hot lines for scheduled work.
19. Perform minor repairs on machinery and equipment.
20. Perform any other job duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Receives supervision from the Highway Assistant Superintendent, Operational Supervisor, and the Highway/Park Superintendent in the Public Works Department.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in related highway signing work.
• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• *Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance, grading, excavation, paving, concrete, and construction work.
• Knowledge of setting up and maintaining work zones.
• Ability to estimate quantities of necessary materials.
• Ability to set grades.
• Ability to supervise and assign a crew of employees.
• Ability to operate and supervise various highway and park equipment.
• Ability to maintain records and generate reports.
• Effective communication skills with the public and team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous (67-100%) of workday: standing, hearing, vision, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling objects up to 10 pounds, handling, and fingering.
• Frequent (34-66%) of workday: walking, stooping, climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, feeling, talking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling objects up to 20 pounds, medium handling.
• Occasional (1-33%) of workday: sitting, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, lifting objects over 51 pounds with assistance.

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to mechanical hazards.
• Frequent exposure to outside conditions, weather, and moving vehicles.
• Occasional exposure to indoor environments, extreme temperatures, noise, vibrations, electrical hazards, fumes, dust, confined spaces, and heights over 12 feet.

Equipment Used

• Manual traffic control devices, hand tools, power tools, chainsaws, shovels, sign tools, transportation vehicles, highway equipment, personal protective equipment, special sign trucks, and radios.