Roadway Operations Foreman, CDL Licensed

Douglas County, WI; Town of Hawthorne (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County, WI seeks a Working Foreman to supervise construction, repair and maintenance of county roadways. You will lead a crew of laborers and equipment operators, coordinate equipment use, and ensure cost-effective project completion under the Highway Operations Manager.

Expect on-call winter rotations and overtime as needed. The role requires a Wisconsin CDL with appropriate class/endorsement (or obtain within 30 days), two years of equipment operator experience, and ability to lift up

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience performing equipment operator tasks.
• Must possess/maintain Wisconsin CDL license with appropriate class and endorsement or obtain CDL within 30 days.
• Must obtain and maintain such certificates and/or licenses as deemed necessary by the Highway Department and Highway Commissioner.

Responsibilities

• Assign, plan, direct and supervise the work of equipment operators and maintenance workers in road construction, repair and maintenance.
• Coordinate and oversee traffic control, site safety and proper use of equipment.
• Inspect roads, culverts, ditches, rights of way, markings and signs for maintenance needs.
• Maintain records of equipment hours, personnel time and materials used; report to Highway Operations Manager.
• Supervise performance, recommend hires, promotions, transfers and discipline.
• Respond to winter on-call rotations as required.
• Operate road maintenance equipment and perform sign installation per MUTCD.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Douglas County, WI seeks a Working Foreman to supervise construction, repair and maintenance of county roadways. You will lead a crew of laborers and equipment operators, coordinate equipment use, and ensure cost-effective project completion under the Highway Operations Manager.

Expect on-call winter rotations and overtime as needed. The role requires a Wisconsin CDL with appropriate class/endorsement (or obtain within 30 days), two years of equipment operator experience, and ability to lift up