Public Works Foreman: (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

The deadline to apply for this position is September 23, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Works Foreman assists the Assistant Public Works Director in a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of streets, and storm drainage facilities and systems, beach maintenance, right-of-ways and medians.  Supervises work schedules and directs work of various crews.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, schedules and implements construction, maintenance, operation and construction activities designed to provide street maintenance and drainage service for the city.
• Oversees construction and maintenance work to determine acceptability and conformance to standards.
• Trains, supervises, and sets daily assignments for employees.
• Teaches technical trades to employees and reports progress to the Assistant Public Works Director, suggesting training as needed.
• Supervises the control and use of, and assumes responsibility for all materials, supplies and equipment used in the maintenance, construction and repair of streets, and storm drainage systems and other department facilities.
• Inspects and supervises the repair of street and drainage systems to insure that all aspects are functioning properly.
• Advises Assistant Director in matters relating to department activities; provides information to various individuals regarding street, and drainage problems and services.
• Insures that all necessary materials, supplies and equipment are available by maintaining an inventory.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by supervising and participating in cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Oversees the safety of assigned maintenance workers and equipment operators by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress.
• Assists the Assistant Public Works Director in motivating and evaluating personnel.
• Inspects and assists in the control and use of supplies and equipment used in the maintenance, construction of streets, drainage systems and other department facilities to insure that all equipment is in proper working order.
• Provides operations guidance for construction of buildings, sidewalks, drainpipe installation, culvert installation and road construction.
• Oversees set-up for holiday events and banners.
• Responsible for set-up and removal of barricades, street barrels and cones.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the street department.
• Serves on various employee committees as assigned.
• May represent the Public Works department at meetings and conferences.
• May be required to work long hours which include early mornings and/or late evenings. The employee is subject to being on call when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FISCAL BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.
• Provides recommendations regarding heavy equipment purchases, supplies and materials needed for effective department operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of related supervisory work experience in construction, repair and maintenance of street, or storm drainage systems including the operation of related maintenance equipment or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City.

Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid state driver’s license is required. A valid CDL license or the ability to obtain one within (90) ninety days is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in public storm drainage systems, and street systems.
• Thorough knowledge of pipe installation, connection and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of road construction and maintenance.
• Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to guide, direct and motivate employees.
• Ability to operate and maintain various equipment.
• Ability to organize and supervise the activities of various crews performing construction and maintenance work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and software programs.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, inductor truck, street roller, backhoe, man-lift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, trencher, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches.  Skill in use of detection devices, mobile radio, phone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) 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 regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in office settings. 

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.