Supervising Foreperson - Highway

Town of Duxbury; Duxbury (MA); In loco; USD 41.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Town of Duxbury is seeking a Supervising Foreperson - Highway to support the Operations Manager and DPW Director. You will supervise highway staff, operate equipment, and maintain safety and public service standards for town roadways.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires a high school diploma, 5 years of roadway experience, MA driver’s license, and hoisting licenses (2B/4E). Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Competenze

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of full-time roadway experience.
• Experience supervising personnel and coordinating with departments.
• Massachusetts Driver’s License and Hoisting Engineers licenses 2B and 4E Hoisting.

Mansioni

• Has major responsibilities for annual paving and snow/ice removal.
• Directs subordinate employees to work safely and efficiently.
• Operates equipment as needed.
• Schedules, assigns, and checks daily work and payroll reporting.
• Prepares operational and administrative reports.
• Maintains road inventory and ensures supplies and equipment.
• Plans work with private contractors and other town departments.
• Trains new employees.

Conoscenze

Supervision

Equipment use

Public interaction

Safety procedures

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years experience

Strumenti

Hoisting license

CDL Class B

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB TITLE: Supervising Foreperson - Highway

DEPARTMENT: DPW - Highway

LOCATION: Highway Department

REPORTS TO: OperationsManager

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt, Full-time, benefit eligible

POSITION GRADE: Grade 8

PAY: Payrange is $29.97 – $38.87 per hour, in 8 steps

1. Nature of Work: Assists the Operations Manager and DPW Director in any and all phases of the work, and in his/her absence assumes responsibility for the Highway function. Supervises subordinate employees in the performance of tasks, operates equipment and tools required for installation, maintenance and repair of public lands and natural resources and performs related duties. Makes frequent contact with co-workers and residents requiring calm, clear and courteous communication.

2. Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and DPW Director. Lays out projects and schedules based on the Operations Manager and DPW Director’s general instructions who review performance for skill and efficiency and assist in cases of difficulty.

3. Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises Highway employees in performance of assigned tasks, requiring considerable judgement and discretion for most effective use of labor, equipment and materials. Reassigns or redirects work as necessary in response to needs, conditions or emergencies. Performs administrative duties of Operations Manager during absences of brief duration.

4. Confidentiality: Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department. Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information and in accordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.

5. Accountability: Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor judging may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardize programs and danger to public health/safety.

6. Judgment: Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizational policies or directives. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in performing tasks to avoid breakdowns, handle emergency situations and ensure public and environmental safety in the operation of the Highway Department and related systems.

7. Complexity: The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to Highway Department, systems and maintenance.

8. Nature and Purpose of Public Contact: Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and the public. Excellent internal and external customer service skills are required involving courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

9. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position:

1. 1.)Has major responsibilities relative to annual paving, as well as snow and ice removal and emergency operations. May from time to time operate equipment.
2. 2.)Directs subordinate employees in the performance of tasks ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently, and that all tools, equipment and materials are available.
3. 3.)Performs routine tasks in connection with care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification of highway and roads, loading and unloading trucks and cars; spreading sand, gravel and asphalt.
4. 4.)May on occasion be required to use and operate landscaping equipment and power tools, cutting grass, weeds and brush; cleaning culverts, catch basins, drains and ditches;
5. 5.)Schedules, assigns, directs and checks, daily and long range work/progress and provides related payroll reporting.
6. 6.)Makes recommendations to the Operations Manager and Director regarding planning capital improvements, budget request, tools and supplies.
7. 7.)Prepares operational and administrative reports as necessary.
8. 8.)Recommends disciplinary action of subordinate employees, modified work techniques, procedures and policies as necessary to his/her supervisors.
9. 9.)Maintains administrative records including road and pothole inventory.
10. 10.)Ensures there are adequate supplies, tools and equipment to effectively manage the Town’s roadways.
11. 11.)Accept deliveries of supplies and equipment.
12. 12.)Plans, organizes and coordinates work to be completed with private contractors and other Department Heads as needed.
13. 13.)Trains new employees in performing assigned duties.
14. 14.)Assists with grounds maintenance work at all facilities including mowing, string trimming, chain sawing, leaf and brush removal.
15. 15.)Participates in operation and ordinary maintenance of equipment, instructs employees in the correct and proper usage and keeps daily records of maintenance completed.
16. 16.)Performs similar tasks as assigned, including functions of those in a lower classification.
17. 17.)Cross trains with other Department employees.
18. 18.)Is available for overtime and call backs in the event of emergencies.
19. 19.)Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations.

10. Recommended Minimum Qualification

Education and Experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, five years of full time work experience and considerable, demonstrable roadway knowledge and skill relative to practices, methods, and procedures regarding safety devices and equipment, such as chain saws, chippers and other related equipment. Must have extensive knowledge, physical ability, agility, as well as prior and demonstrable ability to supervise and motivate other employees, deal effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and the general public or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Requirements: Must possess valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, Hoisting Engineers and CDL Class B licenses 2B and 4E Hoisting License.

11. Knowledge, Abilities and Skill:

1.Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations pertaining to roadway care/operations.

2.Considerable and demonstrable skill, including those required of subordinate employees, in the use of tools and the operation of equipment required in the performance or road work.

3.Ability to deal appropriately and harmoniously with public officials, the general public, supervisors and co-workers.

12. Work Environment: The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or grease. Work is performed indoors and outdoors during inclement weather.

13. Occupational Risks: Duties regularly present potential risks of injuries from improper exposure that could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injuries include muscular strains and falls from heights, and illness from exposure to communicable diseases. Special safety precautions, training, or protective clothing such as chaps, gloves, glasses, hats or boots will be required/provided.

14. Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Demands: Work requires regular physical strength and effort daily, such as, lifting/dragging heavy objects up to 50 lbs. (or more in cases of emergency and/or with assistance), carrying objects and stacking them. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full workday may be involved.

15. Motor Skills: Duties involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity. Manipulation and motor control may require extreme accuracy.

16. Visual Demands: Visual demands include reading documents for general understanding, routinely reviewing non-written materials such as machinery and the need for color vision.