Public Works Foreman

Tri Scapes; Alpharetta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri Scapes, headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, is seeking a Public Works Foreman to lead field crews, supervise daily maintenance, and ensure municipal standards are met.

You will balance hands-on field operations with administrative tasks, track work orders electronically, and allocate resources efficiently. The role requires asphalt/concrete experience and a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in public works, highway maintenance, heavy civil construction, or a related field.
• Practical, hands-on experience with asphalt and concrete materials.
• Experience managing work site safety along roadways and high-traffic areas.
• Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred or required within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead field supervision and direct daily maintenance crews across infrastructure projects.
• Receive, assign, track, and complete work orders electronically using CMMS or mobile apps.
• Oversee roadway maintenance activities along public roadways and high-traffic corridors with safety compliance.
• Direct and perform concrete and asphalt repairs and paving preparation.
• Inspect and maintain storm water systems including basins and drainage structures.
• Operate and supervise heavy municipal equipment such as backhoes and excavators.
• Enforce OSHA safety guidelines and ensure proper PPE usage on job sites.

Skills

Public works

Roadway safety management

Work order management

Heavy civil construction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1993, Tri Scapes is a leading commercial landscape contractor headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. As one of the top firms in the Atlanta area, we’ve expanded into Savannah and Augusta and continue to grow across the Southeast. With over 300 employees, we take pride in delivering reliable service, high-quality work, and building strong communities.

We’re a fast-growing team driven by one mission: cultivating the best in others. From large-scale municipal contracts to detailed landscape construction, we do things the right way. We invest in our people, hold a high standard, and create real opportunities for growth. After 30 years in business, we know that when you invest in the right people, you build something that lasts.

Position Summary

The Public Works Foreman provides direct field leadership and operational supervision over daily maintenance, infrastructure repairs, and public works field crews. This role ensures projects ranging from road repairs to storm water management are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with municipal standards. The Foreman balances hands-on field operations with administrative tasks, including electronic work order tracking and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Supervision & Leadership: Lead, direct, and work alongside daily maintenance crews across various infrastructure and repair projects.
• Work Order & Asset Management: Receive, assign, track, and complete work orders electronically using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or mobile devices.
• Roadway & Traffic Operations: Oversee maintenance activities along public roadways and high-density traffic corridors, ensuring strict adherence to Work Zone Traffic Control and MUTCD safety standards.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Direct and perform concrete and asphalt repairs (e.g., patching, curb repair, paving preparation, side-walk maintenance).
• Storm Water Management: Inspect, clear, and maintain storm water systems, including catch basins, culverts, drainage ditches, and retention structures.
• Equipment Management: Operate and supervise the operation of heavy municipal equipment (e.g., backhoes, loaders, excavators, dump trucks) safely and effectively; ensure routine pre/post-operation equipment checks are performed.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA and departmental safety guidelines, hold toolbox safety talks, and ensure proper PPE usage on all job sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in public works, highway maintenance, heavy civil construction, or a related field.
• Proven familiarity with creating, completing, and submitting work orders via electronic systems or mobile apps.
• Practical, hands-on experience working with asphalt and concrete materials.
• Demonstrated experience managing work site safety along roadways and high-traffic areas.
• Valid Driver’s License (Class A or B Commercial Driver's License [CDL] preferred or required within 6 months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years in a supervisory, crew lead, or foreman role.
• Direct experience operating heavy construction and earthmoving equipment.
• Prior experience with municipal storm water maintenance, drainage infrastructure, or erosion control measures.