Street Foreman

City of Brookings; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 89,888,000 - 121,608,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brookings seeks a Street Foreman to lead crews in street maintenance, storm drainage, traffic control and construction. You will supervise daily operations, operate heavy equipment, and ensure safe, high-quality work aligned with the City's goals.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to plan, assign and monitor tasks, and to train staff while maintaining safety policies in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of street maintenance and/or heavy equipment operation experience; lead worker/supervisory experience preferred.
• SD Commercial Driver’s License Class A with tanker endorsement.
• Possession or ability to obtain SD Commercial Pesticide Applicators licenses (G, 6, 7, 9) within 3 months.
• APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate.
• Flagger certification and/or traffic control certification preferred.
• Supervise and lead crews in asphalt paving, gravel road/alleys, drainage, street sweeping, snow/ice control, traffic control, and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• Plan, assign, and direct daily street division work.
• Train, coach, and mentor staff; enforce safety policies.
• Operate and assist in daily work with heavy equipment as needed.
• Monitor work quality, safety, and efficiency on job sites.
• Maintain daily logs detailing work, time, materials, and equipment usage.
• Coordinate with City staff, contractors, and the public to address needs.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary or vocational training in construction management/public works

Tools

SD CDL Class A with tanker endorsement

SD Commercial Pesticide Applicators licenses (G, 6, 7, 9)

APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate

Flagger/traffic control certification

Job description

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Street Foreman

Full Time Skilled Craft Brookings, SD, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1307

Salary Range: $31.37 To $42.44 Hourly

Position Closes 09/21/2026

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Street manager and general supervision of the Street Manager, this position provides front-line leadership for assigned crews within Public Works. The Foreman supervises, organizes, and participates in the daily operations of street maintenance, storm drainage, traffic control and construction activities. The Foreman serves as a working supervisor, operating heavy equipment, ensuring safe and efficient work practices, and delivering quality results that support the City’s vision, mission and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary or vocational training in construction management, public works, or similar field preferred.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in street maintenance and/or heavy equipment operation, including prior lead worker or supervisory experience preferred.
• Possession of a South Dakota Commercial Driver’s License Class A with tanker endorsement.
• Possession or ability to obtain SD Commercial Pesticide Applicators licenses with the following categories (G) General, (6) Aquatic Pest Control, (7) Right-of-Way Pest control, (9) Public Health for our mosquito abatement/noxious weed control programs within 3 months.
• Possession or ability to obtain APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate.
• Flagger certification and/or traffic control certification preferred.
• Supervise and lead crews performing street division tasks such as:
• Asphalt paving, patching, crack sealing, and repairs projects
• Gravel road and alley maintenance
• Stormwater and drainage system maintenance
• Street sweeping and debris removal
• Snow and ice control operations (Including road patrol & dispatching on call)
• Traffic painting, thermoplastic, signage, and work zone safety
• Noxious weed and mosquito abatement.
• Responsible for planning, assigning, and overseeing daily work.
• Monitor work quality, safety, and efficiency on job sites.
• Serve as a working leader by operating a variety of equipment (motor grader, loader, sweeper, snowplow, trucks, etc.) and actively participating in daily work assignments.
• Ensure safe work zones, proper traffic control, and compliance with City safety policies.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and adjust work plans to meet operational needs.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees; creating a positive and safe work environment.
• Monitor and maintain assigned equipment, tools, and materials.
• Maintain daily logs, accurately detailing work, time, material and equipment usage.
• Respond to citizen inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
• Support the goals, objectives, and priorities established by the Division.
• Daily collaboration with peer foreman, divisions and other departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities (Essential Function)

• Provide direct supervision of full-time, part time and seasonal employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Assist in the interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; coaching and mentoring; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Marginal Duties

• Attend training, seminars and workshops as deemed necessary.
• Perform all duties in compliance with safety standards and policies established by the City.
• Perform other job-related duties as deemed necessary and additional duties, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands/Work Environment (Essential Function)

• Work involves regular physical exertion including lifting, carrying up to 100 pounds, climbing, bending, and operating heavy equipment in outdoor environments.
• Exposure to traffic hazards, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and adverse weather conditions is common.
• Position requires employee to be on-call and work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Mental Complexity/Interpersonal Contacts (Essential Function)

• Knowledge of street construction, maintenance practices, and repair methods.
• Knowledge of storm drain maintenance, traffic control, noxious weed and mosquito control.
• Skilled in the safe and efficient operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, and train employees effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to City policies.
• Leadership abilities
• Regular interaction with City staff, contractors, and the public to coordinate work, address service needs, and resolve concerns

Pre-employment Screening

• Pre-employment screening may include, but are not limited to, the following: references, criminal background, credit history, drug and alcohol screening, medical history questionnaire, and pre-employment physical.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job–related tasks other thanthose specifically presented in this description.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.