Road Foreman - Transportation & Engineering

Foreman

This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

The Foreman performs supervisory and skilled technical work for county road and bridge crews in an assigned district. Employee is responsible for supervising maintenance of various county machinery and vehicles. Work involves supervising and participating in construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, and inspecting work performed. This position also inspects work sites to ensure use of proper safety precautions. Employee is also responsible for determining and obtaining equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform assignments and performing routine personnel administration functions pertaining to subordinates.

Examples of duties include overseeing all personnel functions of department, including disciplining, interviewing, and hiring employees; conducting employee evaluations; scheduling and overseeing all daily work assignments of employees; completing daily reports as necessary; inspecting work sites for quality of work as well as for compliance with all established laws, policies, procedures, and safety precautions; ensuring employees receive proper training on all processes of the department; maintaining an on call status to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations as necessary; troubleshooting equipment issues and determining problem; fixing problem or scheduling for equipment to be repaired as necessary; preparing and approving budget and purchase order requisitions; communicating with vendors to coordinate delivery and supply of asphalt needed to complete scheduled job; obtaining equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform assignments; communicating with landowners and/or utility companies to obtain right of ways and permission to work on property; and performing other related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a minimum six years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Depending on the area of assignment, other certifications and licenses may be required for this position. Must possess a Class C driver's license issued by the State of Texas. Class A Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsement issued by the State of Texas preferred.

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more. Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.