ROAD FOREMAN

Eddy County; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 89,257,000 - 98,512,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddy County Road Department in Carlsbad, NM seeks a Road Foreman to direct and supervise a large road crew, ensuring adherence to methods, standards and safety policies. The role involves operating a motor grader and hand tools to maintain road profiles and base materials.

You will coordinate with senior managers, attend meetings, and may work irregular hours, including on-call duties. A strong safety record and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a road crew and directing field operations.
• Knowledge of road maintenance practices and material handling.
• Ability to operate or oversee operation of heavy equipment, including graders.
• Strong focus on safety policies and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct, instruct, and supervise a large road crew in the Road Department.
• Check methods and procedures, standards of performance and safety.
• Operate motor grader and hand tools; maintain road profiles and blue tops.
• Coordinate with Road Manager/ Sr. Superintendent on schedules and priorities.
• Attend job-related meetings; be on-call and work irregular hours as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Road maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Motor grader operation

Job description

The Road Foreman will direct, instruct, assist, and supervise a large road crew with in the Road Department, check methods and procedures, standards of performance, policies, discipline, and safety of workers. Road department is charged with the maintenance of county roads utilizing a variety of equipment and must have operating knowledge of all equipment used. Operate motor grader, grading various base materials maintaining and establishing road profiles to grades and blue tops. Hand operated tools are also utilized in the performance of this job. Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend jobrelated meetings, be on-call, and perform other duties as assigned. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County and complete and pass a new-hire physical and drug screen. No illegal drug use within the last three years. This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The Road Manager/ Sr. Superintendent, Road Manager, and Landfill Manager all have equal authorityto direct your work schedule at any time.

STARTING SALARY RANGE:

$31.15 - $34.38 per hour DOE

Salary/Compensation: $31.15 - $34.38 per hour