Road Foreman

St. Mary's County Government; California (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Government seeks a Road Foreman to supervise a crew and ensure maintenance of public roadways. You will develop daily work assignments, oversee equipment and facilities, and ensure safety compliance.

The role requires a Maryland class A CDL, involves safety-sensitive work, and includes pre-employment drug testing. The salary starts at $59,114 annually with a full range up to $101,691.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Experience with highway maintenance and safety practices.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Capability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Strong communication with staff and public.

Responsibilities

• Develops daily highway crew work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment and facilities.
• Executes daily departmental objectives.
• Completes and submits necessary documentation and paperwork.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
• Responds to emergency call-out for downed trees, flooding and incident management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery maintenance knowledge

Public safety procedures knowledge

Effective communication

Vehicle operation

Staff supervision

Public representation

Safety regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting number: 202200326

Department: Public Works and Transportation

Job classification: Road Foreman

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Construction Trades

Summary

Supervises a crew of workers to ensure the maintenance of public roadways in St. Mary's County; performs other duties as assigned.

The hiring salary for this position is $59,114 annually; full salary range for this position is $59,114 - $101,691 annually.

Examples of duties

1. Develops daily highway crew work assignments;
2. Maintains assigned equipment and facilities;
3. Executes daily departmental objectives;
4. Completes and submits necessary documentation and paperwork;
5. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff;
6. Responds to emergency call-out for downed trees, flooding and incident management;
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
2. Expert knowledge of machinery and vehicle maintenance; knowledge of acceptable highway practices and procedures especially with regard to safety;
3. Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and members of the public;
4. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and various heavy equipment;
5. Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating equipment as well as for ensuring public safety;
6. Ability to supervise and motivate assigned staff;
7. Ability to act as a representative of SMCG to the public.

Supplemental information

1. High school diploma or G.E.D.;
2. Two or more years of job-related experience; including supervisory experience;
3. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements

1. Must posses a Maryland class “A” Commercial Driver’s License;
2. Position is classified as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing as required under federal regulations;
3. Must have or be able to pass a pre-employment DOT physical examination prior to employment;
4. Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
5. Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work requires constant physical effort including some lifting or handling of heavy tools or materials of 60 pounds or more. Work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, or machines. Employees may be required to use protective gear such as boots, gloves, and goggles; may require working in adverse weather conditions.