Foreman - Public Works

City-of-Kenner; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kenner seeks a capable supervisor for the Streets & Drainage Division in Public Works. The role involves leading crews, assigning work, and ensuring safe, efficient maintenance of roadways and related infrastructure.

You will train new staff, manage daily reports and schedules, and coordinate with superintendents on project needs. This on-site position requires staying on call for emergencies and adhering to city policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with at least 3 years of roadway maintenance or construction experience.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Class D driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise crews and manage schedules, reports, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Superintendents to determine projects and maintain roadways.
• Supervise crews, schedule activities, monitor performance and attendance.
• Communicate safety procedures and inspect worksites and equipment.
• Inventories and orders supplies; review records and prepare reports.
• Operate and supervise use of vehicles and heavy equipment as needed.
• Provide training to new employees and assist with on-site coordination and emergency duties.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Roadway maintenance knowledge

Vehicle operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Louisiana Class D driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ONE CURRENT VACANCY.

40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION

Under general supervision, provides leadership and direction of subordinate crew members in the Streets & Drainage Division of the Public Works Department in maintenance of roadways. Work involves supervising assigned crews; assigning and scheduling work; completing work documentation; performing the work of the crew as needed; and training new employees. Reports to the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates with Superintendents to determine projects; maintains roadways of concrete and asphalt, curbs, and bridges; responds to road hazards.
• Supervises work crews; schedules job activities and functions; monitors subordinates’ performance and attendance.
• Communicates safety procedures and expectations; inspects worksite and equipment; reports incidents.
• Inventories and orders supplies.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as daily reports, work orders, and verbal instructions.
• Prepares and/or process various records and reports such as progress reports, inspection sheets, daily / weekly schedules, weekly and daily reports, inventory, annual leave schedules, accident reports, employee evaluations, FEMA documentation, etc.
• As necessary refers to instruction manuals, safety manuals, material safety data sheets, maps, employee policy manual, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Supervises operation of dump truck, flatbed truck, bucket truck, bobcat, backhoe, excavator, bush hog, skid steer, bulldozer, excavator, curb dresser, etc.
• Operates and supervises operation of a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as pickup truck, passenger van, lawn mower, chipper, air compressor, electric saws, drills, pumps, weed eater, jack hammer, etc.
• Uses and supervises use of a variety of tools such as shovel, rake, sledgehammer, hammer, cement trowel, saws,, etc.; a variety of supplies such as paper products, lumber, wood, metal sheeting, cement, concrete, sand, limestone, wood dunnage, lubricants, gases, general office supplies, etc.
• May serve as a laborer on the job sites.
• Performs minor maintenance work on vehicles including tire pressure, fluids, washing, etc.
• Operates computer and printer with a variety of computer software such as Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Superintendent, subordinates, other City employees, and the general public; may interact with Administrators, Council members, and contractors.
• Works emergency stand-by duty on a rotating basis.
• Remains on call after work hours when required.
• Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs light filing and computer work.
• Assists other employees with completing paperwork and interpreting materials.
• Supervises employees from another division as directed by Superintendent.
• Trains new employees.
• May perform the shooting of elevations.
• Assists with setting up seasonal decorations, erecting barricades, chauffeuring individuals, etc. as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requires a high school diploma, GED, HiSet, or equivalent certification of competency with three years of experience in roadway maintenance or construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Must possess a valid Louisiana Class D driver’s license.

NOTE

The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, taped text, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.