What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Foreman - Road and Bridge (Public Works) - J01460 - 01200 position at Nueces County?
Base Pay: $21.84 Hourly
The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
In conjunction with the foreman, inspects and plans what repairs or maintenance is needed on county roads.
Dependent upon position, may estimate equipment, personnel and materials needed for assigned projects. (i.e.) Oil Distributor, Chip Spreader, Loader, Trucks, Rollers and Pickups for seal coating and the oil needed for those projects; number of personnel needed for projects.
May assign work to crews or crew leaders.
Supervises work directly and/or checks project sites to assure that work is progressing properly.
May assist daily in assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of all field crews, to insure that policies and procedures are being followed, that work and safety standards are being maintained, and that schedules are being met.
Closely supervises the beginning of each assigned project.
Insures that each crew member has a clear understanding of his/her short- and long-range assignments on the project, as well as the deadlines.
Follows up on calls and complaints from citizens.
Surveys roads for potential hazards and oversees responses to those problems.
May maintain time records for crew members and submit necessary information for payroll and leave purposes.
May train new employees in their duties and in equipment operation.
May perform repair and maintenance work.
Gives input to Foreman regarding evaluations of employees and crew member performance and suggestions for improvement.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the activities of equipment operators, truck drivers, crew leaders and yard workers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Nueces County policies and applicable laws.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C or B depending upon assignment)
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of roadways and/or bridges.
Ability to communicate effectively, especially orally, with persons of varying educational backgrounds.
Ability to estimate materials, equipment and personnel needed for road and bridge reconstruction, maintenance projects and related activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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SUMMARY: Consults and coordinates with the yard Foreman and/or Road Superintendents in regard to the activities of county work crews involved in various projects throughout the county.
The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
In conjunction with the foreman, inspects and plans what repairs or maintenance is needed on county roads.
Dependent upon position, may estimate equipment, personnel and materials needed for assigned projects. (i.e.) Oil Distributor, Chip Spreader, Loader, Trucks, Rollers and Pickups for seal coating and the oil needed for those projects; number of personnel needed for projects.
May assign work to crews or crew leaders.
Supervises work directly and/or checks project sites to assure that work is progressing properly.
May assist daily in assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of all field crews, to insure that policies and procedures are being followed, that work and safety standards are being maintained, and that schedules are being met.
Closely supervises the beginning of each assigned project.
Insures that each crew member has a clear understanding of his/her short- and long-range assignments on the project, as well as the deadlines.
Drives pickup trucks and sedans.
Follows up on calls and complaints from citizens.
Surveys roads for potential hazards and oversees responses to those problems.
May maintain time records for crew members and submit necessary information for payroll and leave purposes.
May train new employees in their duties and in equipment operation.
May perform repair and maintenance work.
Gives input to Foreman regarding evaluations of employees and crew member performance and suggestions for improvement.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the activities of equipment operators, truck drivers, crew leaders and yard workers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Nueces County policies and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County's insurance carrier.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Education or GED with at least four years of experience in construction and repair of roads, bridges and drainage structures.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C or B depending upon assignment)
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of roadways and/or bridges.
Ability to communicate effectively, especially orally, with persons of varying educational backgrounds.
Ability to estimate materials, equipment and personnel needed for road and bridge reconstruction, maintenance projects and related activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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Salary : $22
