Street Sweeping Foreman

This is a first-line Supervisory position in the Street Sweeping Department. An employee in this position directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in operating street sweepers and occasionally medium and heavy road repair and maintenance equipment or vehicles by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. The employee in this position is considered essential personnel and will be required to carry a city cell phone for departmental as well as be able to respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works. Plans, coordinates and schedules work for assigned crews. Supervises the proper assignment, maintenance, and repair of equipment as needed. Determines action to be taken in event of emergencies such as machines, equipment, power failure, flood, fire, wind and snow. May be required to create, review and evaluate reports, records, logs and graphs. Supervises, instructs, trains and ensures compliance with operating theory, practices, policies and safety standards. Orders materials and equipment used by the department to complete work. Ensures compliance with standards and regulations of the Industry, Federal, State, County and City Government. Assists with annual written evaluation and reviews results with subordinates being evaluated. Advises Supervisor on items needed for annual budget. Works with vendors to acquire quotes on equipment, supplies, and service needs in the department. Provide input on new hires and participate on interview panel. Safely operates Non-CDL Street Sweeper from either side of a dual-drive vehicle while maneuvering in tight confines. Off-loads sweeping waste at designated disposal site. Learns and follows assigned sweeping routes. Fills sweeper water spray system using fire hydrants. Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations. Makes minor repairs on equipment such as spreaders and snow removal equipment. Also performs first echelon maintenance on all assigned equipment, tire chains, light bulbs, oil, antifreeze, air, etc. Occasionally operates other equipment, including but not limited to pickup trucks with or without snowplow and salt spreader, backhoes, skid steers, UTVs, cleaning vehicles. Responds to and addresses initial service calls received by the department and works to resolve the complaints. Performs preventative/routine maintenance and repairs on stormwater and wastewater collection system structures to include, mainlines, services, facilities, gutters, culverts, and other drainage. Assists in conducting inspections of public and private stormwater facilities. Enters data on work completed on spreadsheets and work order software. Access data from inspection software. Set-up work zone and pedestrian controls. Flags traffic is required. Uses hand tools, including but not limited to hammers, wrenches, saws, digging irons, sledgehammers, jackhammers, to maintain, repair, or access stormwater and wastewater collection system structures, mainlines, services, and facilities; and perform maintenance on vehicles. Hauls sand, dirt, gravel, asphalt mixes, trash, and personnel. Plows snow and salts roads and walkways. Operates air tools or light equipment used for stormwater and wastewater utility maintenance operations. Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive instructions. Reads and understands Utility and Site Plan Maps, both paper and electronic. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, and communicates with City officials, co-workers, vendors, and the public. Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, and heavy mechanical equipment. Enters and performs work in confined spaces. Performs maintenance work such as setting forms and inlets, curbs and gutters, digs ditches, and places brick and concrete. Occasionally provides work directions to a small crew as directed by the department Superintendent. Ensures that the street sweeping garage is kept clean and all spill related containment is in good condition. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with supervision of the employees in the Street Sweeping Department. Assists with supervision responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Four (4) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with heavy equipment.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment. Maryland State Flagger Certification. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment. Maryland State Traffic Control Manager Certification. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment. MDE Erosion and Sediment Control Responsible Personnel Certification. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment. University of Maryland – Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Confined Space Awareness Certification or the ability to obtain certificate within one (1) year of employment. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment. REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.) Ability to read and comprehend operating and maintenance instructions and manuals, short correspondences, and memos in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondences in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Proficient computer skills, with an understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to learn new software. Ability to operate a vehicle on a regular basis, observing legal and defensive driving practices. Ability to communicate in a courteous and effective manner. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER DESIRABLES

Valid MD Class A CDL License with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement or equivalent. Experience in Stormwater Management maintenance. Experience with heavy equipment. Experience with Mainline jetting and vacuuming equipment. Experience with buried pipe and basic plumbing skills. Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certificate. MDE Wastewater Collections II license. Ability to use GPS devices and understanding basic mapping.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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 sit, climb, or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must 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 ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Frederick