Foreperson, Streets

Marietta, GA
Full Time
Public Works - Sanitation
Experienced
Rate of Pay: $22.86 - $26.08
Status: Open Until Filled



This is a junior level supervisory position in the Street division, which supervises a work crew responsible for repairing and maintaining the city streets.  Employee provides “hands on” supervision of an assigned work crew and may be required to move between crews.
 
  • Provides “hands on” supervision of an assigned crew, engaged in performing the following activities:
Repairs and construction of asphalt and concrete streets including cutting out old asphalt and patching potholes, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; repair and construction of headwalls, and storm drains, digging ditches and laying drainage pipe, and building state highway lids.
  • Ensures all necessary materials are on the job site and keeps a materials record. 
  • Explains/interprets and enforces city and Streets division policies and work procedures to work crews as needed including all safety regulations and procedures.
  • Recommends personnel actions on promotions, merit increases, disciplinary actions, transfers, and terminations.   
  • Trains employees and evaluates performance.  Coaches employees on deficiencies, as needed.  Submits work test and annual performance evaluations to Streets Supervisor for assigned crews.
  • May be required to perform duties in other divisions within the department in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to periods of heavy workload, natural disasters, and city events. These duties should not require specialized training or certification and will mostly involve tasks centered around manual labor.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED and a minimum of five years progressively responsible street repair work to include working knowledge and skill laying asphalt and pouring concrete.
  • Knowledge of equipment, materials, safety practices and work methods currently used in street repair. Must be able to operate a backhoe, 500 loader, motor grader, chainsaw, air compressor and sand spreader and other related street repair equipment. Ability to train employees on heavy equipment operation.
  • Must have a Class A Georgia CDL driver's license and a satisfactory seven-year driving history to include no DUIs in the last 5 years.
  • Must have knowledge and ability in supervising a street repair crew.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of supervisory methods and current personnel practices.
  • Ability to evaluate employees including submitting written performance evaluations
Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.


 
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