HIGHWAY FOREMAN 1

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation seeks a Highway Foreman 1 to oversee road maintenance activities in East Baton Rouge. This role involves supervising a crew of Mobile Equipment Operators, ensuring effective maintenance and repair of roads, and managing logistics for daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in road maintenance and heavy equipment operation, along with a valid Louisiana Class 'A' CDL. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life and economic growth in the community through reliable transportation systems.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in road maintenance or heavy equipment operation.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Class 'A' CDL.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist a maintenance crew in road maintenance tasks.
• Ensure proper traffic control and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance of Roads

Heavy Equipment Operation

Logistical Support

Traffic Control

Education

High School Diploma

Louisiana Class 'A' CDL

Tools

Agile System

Job description

District 61 – Unit 510 – Baton Rouge

Job Number: 61/50666553/HF1/01.15.2025-KL

HIGHWAY FOREMAN 1

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

About this position:

This position is located in the District 61/Unit 510/Baton Rouge of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent for East Baton Rouge Parish. The overall function of this position is to be responsible for the activities of a crew of Mobile Equipment Operators in maintaining/repairing roads in East Baton Rouge Parish, with the primary responsibility for the vegetation control on highway right-of-way.

A valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL is required prior to being appointed to this position.

DOTD Permanent Employees Only

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position. The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth. Interested candidates may Click here to apply

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Michael Miley

Transportation Operations Manager

225-231-4331

“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.”

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; OR

Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment.

Function of Work:

To provide supervision, guidance, logistical support, and limited administration to a group of maintenance personnel maintaining roads, drainage, and bridges within a parish.

Level of Work:

Supervisor.

Supervision Received:

Broad review from a Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent or other maintenance supervisor of higher grade.

Supervision Exercised:

Direct line over all parish level Mobile Equipment Operators, Helpers, and Laborers.

Location of Work:

Department of Transportation and Development, parish/district wide.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent by lack of responsibility for management of all parish highway maintenance activities.

Differs from other maintenance supervisory jobs by its involvement in and responsibility for highway and road maintenance on the parish level.

Differs from Highway Foreman 2 by its lack of supervision over large groups of personnel performing specialized highway maintenance work (bridge construction, highway marking, striping, truss erection, etc.), district or statewide.

Highway Foreman 1

Function Statement:

The overall function of this position is to be responsible for the activities of a crew of Mobile Equipment Operators in maintaining/repairing roads in East Baton Rouge. This position is located in the District 61/Unit 510/Baton Rouge of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent for East Baton Rouge Parish. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision, and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. 55% Supervises, trains, and assists a maintenance crew in routine maintenance functions, which include pothole patching, repair of pavement buckling, cleaning or repairing drainage structures, maintain ditches, mowing, shoulder repairs, roadside litter cleanup, tree removal, etc.
2. 10% Makes certain all assigned equipment is maintained and serviced within the department guidelines to minimize equipment downtime and performs daily equipment inspections.
3. 10% Prepare daily labor and equipment reports, enter the data in the Agile system, and order materials such as fuel, tires, and supplies/hand equipment as needed. Also, prepare incident or accident reports and assist in preparing payrolls.
4. 10% Ensures adequate and proper traffic control is implemented by mobilizing signs and traffic control devices as needed to protect the traveling public through the work area and makes certain they are used during maintenance activity. Also makes sure all MEO’s wear Personal Protective Equipment.
5. 5% Conducts Performance Planning & Evaluation sessions with subordinates. Performs employee counseling sessions throughout the year as necessary to maintain employee performance expectations.
6. 5% Acts as a Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent in his absence.
7. 5% Will be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

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