Maintenance Foreman

Cameron County; East Stenger Street Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron County is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to supervise county-wide road and drainage projects under general supervision. The role includes planning daily activities, estimating materials and costs, and operating road construction equipment. The position requires maintaining equipment and being on-call for severe weather events.

Qualifications require a High School diploma or GED with at least six years in road maintenance and supervision, plus strong communication and safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School or GED with at least six years in road maintenance and construction, including two years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Knowledge of road repairs, tools, and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises work crews in road construction and drainage projects county-wide.
• Plans and organizes daily work activities for crews.
• Calculates material quantities and cost estimates.
• Operates light to heavy road construction equipment as needed.
• Maintains equipment and machinery for safe operation.
• On-call and on-duty to assist during severe weather events.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Road construction knowledge

Safety practices

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Road construction equipment

Job description

Maintenance Foreman

Salary: 116- $48,087.00 minimum salary, or as per Compensation Policy Promotional Method.

SECTION I - JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

Under general supervision of the Precinct Foreman, is responsible for assisting the Precinct Foreman in supervising the operations of county-wide road and drainage improvement. Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions (State the fundamental duties and tasks)

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises work crews in the completion of road construction and drainage projects on a county-wide basis.
• Plans and organizes the daily work activities for the crews.
• Calculates estimates for materials quantities and costs
• Operates light to heavy road construction equipment as necessary to complete road and drainage projects.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and machinery in safe operating condition
• Required to be on call and/or on-duty to assist the community in preparing, responding and recovering from severe weather events.
• Performs related duties as required.

SECTION ll - JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND·EXPERIENCE: (State the minimum requirements for formal education and job related experience)

Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate and at least six (6) years progressively responsible experience in road maintenance and construction including two (2) year lead or supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (As utilized in the performance of the Essential Functions of the job)

Considerable knowledge of road repairs and maintenance, considerable knowledge of all road construction tools and equipment, good knowledge of safety standard and practices. Skill in the operation of all related tools and equipment; skill in mathematical and general engineering functions. Ability to perform a variety of road repair and maintenance functions, including the operation of heavy road construction equipment and machinery, ability to communicate effectively verbally and writing, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, department heads, County employees, outside agencies/vendors and the general public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Special licenses and other requirements necessary to obtain or retain the position)

Minimum Texas Class B Commercial driver's license (CDL) with a tank and air brakes endorsement. Hazardous Material Endorsements are preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (State the physical requirements associated with performance of the Essential Functions)

Physical Ability:

Tasks require the ability to exert medium physical effort in medium work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (50 - 100 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Exposure to damp/wet surfaces, duty conditions, fumes and odors, flammable liquids and high noise levels.

SECTION III - JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS: (Nature of contacts, external relationships, and internal relationship)

External Contacts: Occasional contact with outside organizations and the general public. Communication is primarily face to face.

Internal Contacts: Constant contact with subordinates, co-workers and other County employees. Communication is primarily face to face, via telephone and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY: (Supervision, accountability, safety, budgeting, spending authority and confidentiality)

Primary supervisory responsibility for counseling, work assignments and training for the work unit. Job has significant impact on work unit operations and public image. Directly responsible for the safety of self and indirectly responsible for the safety of co-works and subordinates. Shared responsibility for the proper and safe operation of advance warning devices, traffic barricades, two way radio, backhoe, tractor, ladder and basic office equipment. Job responsibilities include occasional handling of confidential information/documents such as service center personnel information.

DIFFICULTY: (Judgment, initiative and decision-making)

Moderate judgment is required to supervise County maintenance crews engaged in drainage projects and road maintenance projects. Uses broad discretion to complete work assignments. Initiative is constantly required to complete work assignments. Decisions are made regarding policy interpretation, project planning, group work scheduling and individual work priorities.

GUIDANCE: (Supervision received and level of independence)

Employee receives general supervision when performing the essential functions. Employee selects appropriate procedures required to complete work assignments.

WORKING CONDITIONS: (Describe working environment and other conditions of employment)

Working conditions are primarily outside with exposure to temperature variations, occasional exposure to damp-wet surfaces, dusty conditions, fumes and odors, flammable liquids and high noise levels.

This is a Civil Service covered position. Testing requirements will follow section 2.32 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook. Probationary period will follow section 2.35 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook.