Salary : $48,181.65 - $51,563.20 Annually

Location : Charleston, SC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202101151

Department : Public Service

Division : Streets & Sidewalks

Opening Date : 12 / 07 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Summary

$3,000 BONUS

$1,500 ON FIRST CHECK AND $1,500 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

We are looking for a Construction Foreman (CDL B) to join the City of Charleston's Public Service Department! In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of working crews engaged in construction and maintenance projects on public property, streets, sidewalks or rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools and equipment.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises the work of the crews by visiting the worksites to ensure that the work is being completed safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Assigns daily work orders to the crew.
• Plans and estimates the materials and hours needed to complete jobs.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Interprets City policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Prepares required reports.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (AA / AS) and 2 years of related experience and / or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid SC Commercial Driver's License - Class B.
• The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including : health, dental and vision insurance;
• employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year;
• tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options;

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Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.

Last updated : 2024-03-07