Foreperson, Training

Road Commission for Oakland County; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Road Commission for Oakland County in Michigan is seeking a foreperson trainee within the Highway Maintenance division. You will rotate through six garages and support the Maintenance Operations Engineer while learning the duties of a foreperson.

Eligible applicants have a high school diploma, 3 years in highway maintenance, and a Michigan CDL-A. The role requires good communication, reporting, and flexibility to handle overtime and shift coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to prepare reports, perform calculations, keep records and use information systems and communication tools.
• Three years minimum of progressively responsible highway maintenance experience with planning and analysis.
• Possess and maintain a Michigan CDL-A driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between six garages and Maintenance HQ under supervision to learn foreperson duties.
• Attend meetings with officials and utility reps as required.
• Monitor contractor activity and support employee relations, coaching and performance.
• Participate in interviews and assist in staff selection.
• Be available for overtime and cover forepersons during absences.
• Maintain professional conduct and promote a positive image of the RCOC.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance within RCOC hours.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Michigan CDL-A license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This position will be rotating between the 6 Highway Maintenance garages and Maintenance HQ. The position will work directly under the Maintenance Operations Engineer, district superintendents and forepersons, to learn and be trained in the duties of a foreperson. This position will also fill in for forepersons during their absence.

• Attend meetings with local officials and utility company representatives as required.
• Monitor contractor activity.
• Participate in employee relations issues, e.g. training, positive discipline, grievances, etc.; assist with performance appraisals, provide employee coaching when appropriate.
• Shall periodically participate in new hire interviews and assist in selection of new employees.
• Position requires a high response to overtime (planned and unplanned).
• Will periodically assume additional duties in the event the Superintendent is absent.
• Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the RCOC.
• Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.

Special Experience/Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to prepare reports, perform calculations, keep records, and deal effectively with other people, often times requiring use of current information processing systems, software and electronic communication is required.
• Three (3) years minimum of progressively more responsible experience in highway maintenance or related field, including:
  • Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions or existing policies and procedures; ability to do considerable planning and analysis to ensure that district activities are performed according to established procedures or standards.
  • Ability to handle frequent internal contact with employees and regular contact with external persons, requiring professional and good communication skills.
  • Ability to tolerate frequent exposure to unpleasant and/or unfavorable working conditions. Knowledge of maintenance activities, e.g. winter operations, pothole patching, asphalt & concrete repair, ditching, drainage, equipment operation (e.g. grader, shovel), etc. is highly preferred.
• Possess and maintain a Michigan CDL-A driver's license.

Disclosure

This position is within a bargaining unit and the individual that holds this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the existing collective bargaining agreement.

Disclaimer

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a Valid Driver's License.
• Attractive benefits package.
• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace