Road Foreman

ST MARYS COUNTY GOVERNMENT; California (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

ST MARY'S COUNTY GOVERNMENT is seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a crew responsible for the maintenance of public roadways in St. Mary's County.

This role requires strong supervisory skills and the ability to coordinate daily work assignments, equipment upkeep, and safety practices. The position starts at $59,114 per year with a potential up to $101,691, and is subject to DOT drug testing and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of job-related experience, including supervisory experience.
• Equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience may be considered.
• Maryland Class A Commercial Driver's License is required.
• Position is safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing per federal regulations.
• Pre-employment DOT physical required and background check.

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

Supervisory experience

Equipment maintenance

Public safety

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two+ years related experience

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

Full salary range for this position is $59,114 - $101,691 annually. The full salary range does not reflect the anticipated hiring salary for this position. The anticipated hiring range is $59,114 annually, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.