FOREMAN - STREETS

Under limited supervision, supervises and works with a crew in the daily operations of Streets.

The ideal candidate will embody our core values of service, humility, innovation, neighborly, and excellence (SHINE).Essential Job Functions:

• Acts as a direct representative of the City and Department related to customer service requests and resident interaction
• Oversees and monitors the daily operations of the Streets Division
• Reviews, evaluates, and documents work order requests
• Reviews in-progress and completed maintenance projects
• Prioritizes, schedules and assigns maintenance and repair work orders
• Hires, trains and supervises assigned streets maintenance staff
• Responds to citizens’ requests for repairs, questions, and complaints
• Prepares and conducts safety meetings for staff
• Assists with monitoring budget, project costs and ordering of materials and supplies as authorized
• Utilizes work order management software (IWorQ, SeeClickFix, PASER, etc.)
• Maintain and document all aspects related to 811 and franchise repairs/damages
• Reviews and approves employee time sheets and leave requests
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance of streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, and rights-of-ways
• Cleans culverts and pipes for adequate storm water drainage and performs repairs as needed
• Monitors and maintains street signs and traffic control devices
• Assists with traffic control at construction and maintenance sites
• Maintains streets maintenance equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Inspects contractor paving projects
• Works with other departments to assist with city wide events by staging barricades, portable message trailers, etc.
• Participates in emergency response by overseeing barricade staging and placement during severe weather and flooding and road sanding operations during icy conditions.
• Participates and assists with periodic employee evaluations and documentation

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Knowledge of street and right-of-way maintenance principles and practices
• Knowledge of safe work methods and techniques
• Skill in supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff
• Skill in overseeing and participating in streets maintenance projects
• Skill in utilizing a variety of tools and equipment for street maintenance
• Skill in utilizing appropriate methods and techniques for street repair and maintenance
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Knowledge of concrete/asphalt mixtures and testing procedures
• Knowledge related to the replacement of ADA ramps per current regulations
• Skill in utilizing and maintaining work orders and tracking of projects (IWorQ, SeeClickFix, PASER, etc.)

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and more than five (5) years streets and/or parks maintenance experience including one (1) year lead or supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screening and/or physical exam.
• Must possess State of Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.
• May be required to acquire additional certification.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting.
• May be subject to dangerous machinery, exposure to extreme weather conditions, potential for physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes City vehicle, backhoe, dump trucks, tractors, mowers, shovels, picks, rakes, brooms, hammers, saws, drills, concrete tools and other construction and maintenance related tools and equipment.

On-call: 

• Additional hours and “on-call” requests may be required as needed

Salary : $59,437 - $71,324