Foreperson

Job Responsibilities

Under the direction of a district superintendent, exercises first line supervision over highway maintenance crews in a maintenance district, assigning work, supplies, and materials on a daily basis.

 

• Travel throughout district to oversee, advise and assist work crews, and observe traveled roadways to determine necessary maintenance.
• Meet with citizens and investigate citizen inquiries.
• Attend meetings with local officials and utility company representatives as required.
• Monitor contractor activity.
• Participate in employee relations issues, e.g. grievances, etc.; assist with performance appraisals, provide employee coaching when appropriate.
• Shall periodically participate in new hire interviews and assist in selection of new employees.
• Position requires a high response to expected overtime.
• Will periodically assume additional duties in the event the Superintendent is absent.
• Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the RCOC.
• Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.

Special Experience/Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to prepare reports, perform calculations, keep records, and deal effectively with other people, often times requiring use of current information processing systems, software and electronic communication is required.
• Three (3) years minimum of progressively more responsible experience in highway maintenance or related field, including:
  • Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions or existing policies and procedures; ability to do considerable planning and analysis to ensure that district activities are performed according to established procedures or standards.
  • Ability to handle frequent internal contacts with employees and regular contact with external persons, requiring professional and good communication skills.
  • Ability to tolerate frequent exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. Knowledge of winter maintenance, pothole patching, asphalt & concrete repair, ditching, drainage, equipment operation (e.g. grader, shovel), etc. is highly preferred.
• Possess and maintain a Michigan CDL-A driver’s license.

Disclosure: This position is within a bargaining unit and the individual that holds this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the existing collective bargaining agreement.

 

Disclaimer

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a Valid Driver's License.
• Attractive benefits package.
• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace