Highway Working Foreman

Douglas County, WI; Town of Solon Springs (WI); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance After 30 days

Dental Insurance After 30 days

Life Insurance After 6 months

Wisconsin Retirement

Vacation

Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Douglas County in Wisconsin seeks a Working Foreman to supervise road construction, repair, and maintenance projects. You’ll lead a crew of laborers and equipment operators, coordinate equipment usage, and ensure cost-effective results under Highway Operations Manager.

Responsibilities include inspecting roads, directing traffic control, maintaining records, and enforcing safety regulations. CDL required or obtained within 30 days; winter on-call rotation included.

Formación

• Must possess/maintain a Wisconsin CDL with appropriate class and endorsement or obtain within 30 days.
• Two years’ experience performing equipment operator tasks.
• Must obtain and maintain such certificates and/or licenses as deemed necessary by the Highway Department and Highway Commissioner.

Responsabilidades

• Directs construction, repair and maintenance of county roadways.
• Plans and supervises equipment operators and maintenance workers.
• Coordinates equipment usage and materials for road projects.
• Maintains records of equipment hours, time, and materials.
• Ensures safety compliance and traffic control on worksites.
• Oversees winter on-call rotation and reports progress.

Conocimientos

Supervisory leadership

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Communication

Herramientas

CDL license

OSHA training

Descripción del empleo

Description

The Working Foreman performs responsible supervisory work directing construction, repair and maintenance operations. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and providing leadership for a work crew of laborers and equipment operators in the construction, repair and maintenance of County roadways. The work involves coordinating the use of equipment and materials, and directing a work crew in the completion of projects assigned to achieve the most cost-effective result. Duties include inspecting road conditions and identifying maintenance requirements. The work is performed under the general direction of the Highway Operations Manager and the Highway Commissioner.

• Assigned a Foreman truck and expected to be available 24/7 unless time off is pre-approved by supervisor.
• Plans, directs and supervises the work of equipment operators and maintenance workers in the construction, repair and maintenance of roadways.
• Coordinates the use of equipment and materials used in road maintenance projects.
• Routinely inspects roads, culverts, ditches, right of ways, markings and signs for maintenance requirements.
• Coordinates and provides oversight for traffic control, worksite safety and proper use of equipment.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment hours, employee time and materials used; provides a Foreman’s report to the Highway Operations Manager.
• Reviews and evaluates the work performance of equipment operators and maintenance workers; recommends appointments, promotions, discharges, suspensions and transfers.
• Participates in the first step of the grievance procedure.
• Supervises and enforces all safety regulations and practices.
• Reports on maintenance projects in progress and identifies problems or requirements.
• Operates motorized road maintenance equipment as required.
• Performs sign installation; must become familiar with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Participates in winter on-call emergency phone rotation (one week, every four weeks)
• Reports to Construction Engineer Technician or other assigned manager in the absence of Highway Operations Manager during working and non-working hours.
• Serves as a backup winter maintenance plow driver
• Works overtime, as needed
• Performs other duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must possess/maintain a Wisconsin CDL license with appropriate class and endorsement or obtain a CDL within 30 days.
• Must have two years’ of experience performing equipment operator tasks.
• Must obtain and maintain such certificates and/or licenses as deemed necessary by the Highway Department and Highway Commissioner.

Working Conditions

Infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions, as well as some moderately loud noise levels from mechanical or electrical tools and equipment. Hazards include limited exposure to injury and toxic roadway construction and maintenance materials.

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently; on occasion safely lift 50-100 pounds with assistance. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping. Reaching and climbing. Ability to work for extended hours during periods of inclement weather.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements.

Testing And Licensing Requirements

Must obtain and maintain such certificates and/or licenses as deemed necessary by the Highway Department and Highway Commissioner. Testing may be administered to assess skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. Structured interview, references and/or background investigation.

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Benefits

• Health Insurance After 30 days of employment
  • (Employee pays 15% of premium)
  • Single, or Employee + 1 or Family options
• Dental Insurance After 30 days of employment
  • (Employee pays 15% of premium)
  • Single, or Employee + 1 or Family options
• Life Insurance After 6 months of employment
  • Basic: 1 times your annual salary (County Paid)
  • Supplemental: 2 times your annual salary (Employee Paid)
  • Additional: 3 to 5 times your annual salary (Employee Paid)
  • Optional spousal and dependent life insurance (Employee Paid)
  • $4,000 Life Insurance Policy (County Paid)
• Wisconsin Retirement
  • Employer and Employee contributions to Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS are regulated by the State of Wisconsin. Contributions are paid according to current year rates set by WRS Employee Trust Fund. Refer to www.etf.wi.gov for further detail.Mission Square/Nationwide Retirement Services Deferred Compensation Accounts for public employees.
• Pre-Tax Plan
  • Flexible Benefit Plan Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA) (Helps employees reduce their taxable income by "setting aside" dollars spent on dependent daycare expenses).
• Vacation
  • Vacation is accumulated on a monthly basis. Newly hired employees will accrue vacation from their date of hire, but are not eligible to take vacation until successful completion of four months of their employment.
• Sick Time
  • Sick time accumulates at 1 day per month up to 120 days.
• Employee Assistance Program
  • (EAP) is confidential, professional help with personal matters. (County Paid)
• Long Term Disability
  • After 30 days of employment.
• Short Term Disability
  • After 30 days of employment (At Employee Expense).
• Holidays
  • 10 Paid Holidays per year.
• Personal Days
  • 5 days per year.
• With the exception of those specific services which operate on a 24-hour basis. Contact Douglas County Human Resources for further info