PUBLIC WORKS OPERATING FOREMAN

Bryan County; Pembroke (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan County Board of Commissioners is seeking a Full Time Public Works Operating Foreman in the Public Works Department. The position is based in Richmond Hill and oversees daily operations of road construction and maintenance crews.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, ensuring safe and timely completion of work, laying out right-of-ways, and operating heavy equipment as needed. A High School diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; five years of experience in road construction and maintenance, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• E-Verify participation is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs work, handles employee concerns and counseling, and recommends disciplinary action to Public Works Superintendent.
• Supervises crews engaged in road maintenance and repair projects.
• Monitors progress of operations to ensure work is completed safely, promptly and correctly.
• Lays out right-of-ways on new road and parking lot construction projects; sets grades for roads, ditches, parking lots and culverts.
• Assists work crews and operates heavy equipment and mosquito control equipment when required.
• Erects road signs and traffic control barriers around work sites when necessary, notifies Public Works Superintendent when road signs are missing and need replacement, replaces road signs when directed.
• Inspects bridges and culverts for any obstruction and for overall safety.
• Punctuality and attendance are essential.
• May remove road kill from roadways.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Bryan County Board Commissioners are now accepting applications for a Full Time Public Works Operating Foreman in our Public Works Department.

This position will be located in Richmond Hill.

This position is to oversee the daily operation of work crews in the construction and repair of County roadways.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs work, processes employee concerns and problems, provides oral counseling when necessary, and recommends disciplinary action to Public Works Superintendent.

Supervises crews engage in road maintenance and repair projects.

Monitors progress of operations to ensure work is completed safely, promptly and correctly.

Lays out right-of-ways on new road and parking lot construction projects; sets grades for roads, ditches, parking lots and culverts.

Assists work crews and operates heavy equipment and mosquito control equipment when required.

Erects road signs and traffic control barriers around work sites when necessary, notifies Public Works Superintendent when road signs are missing and need replacement, replaces road signs when directed.

Inspects bridges and culverts for any possible obstruction and for overall safety.

Punctuality and attendance are essential.

May remove road kill from roadways.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED required; five years of experience in road construction and maintenance, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Supervisory experience preferred. Must have a valid driver's license.

Bryan County is an equal opportunity employer and we endorse the Americans’ Disability Act. Bryan County does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service. Bryan County is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Bryan County uses the program to verify employment eligibility of all new employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.

E-Verify Number: 157957 Authorization Date: March 3, 2010
E-Verify is a registered trademark of U.S. Department of Homeland Security.