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The Road & Bridge Assistant Foreman oversees an assigned crew that performs road construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized public works programs. This position's primary responsibilities are onsite leadership, de-escalating issues, ensuring safety, and proper business operations and policies and procedures are followed on Roadway or Right of Way maintenance projects. Work duties include traffic control setup in construction zones, routine roadway, and right-of-way maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or GED and six 6 years' experience in road construction or maintenance or any combination of education and experience has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job successfully. Possess a valid driver’s license. Prefer CDL driver’s license with endorsements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and drainage structures. Considerable knowledge of operation and maintenance of construction equipment. Personnel policies and procedures. Principles and practices of effective customer service. Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Techniques for effective interpersonal communications. Applicable safety practices and regulations. Operation and maintenance characteristics of primary hand and power tools. Proper implementation and maintenance of Traffic Control plans as outlined in the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Safe operation of the equipment used and of the provision of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to such motorized equipment. Skilled in coordinating work activities of assigned crew member training, developing, assigning, coaching, and evaluating assigned crew members. Operating a variety of road maintenance light and heavy equipment safely. Estimating time, labor, and quantities of materials needed. Working with others, including working as a team member. Both verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public. Ability to allocate personnel and equipment needed to complete scheduled maintenance work, demolitions, or special projects. Plan, schedule and supervise unskilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in road maintenance and equipment. Maintain accurate records. Efficient in time management. Perform inventory control and material ordering for road construction and other construction projects. Deliver efficiency and quality at the highest of standards. Operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment. Prepare and maintain records. Maintain filing systems. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Deal with the public courteously and effectively. Work under stressful conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects, and rodents. Requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required by job circumstances. May work weekends or in an emergency. Public Works/Consolidated Roads employees may be required to respond to emergency situations, and may be required to train in emergency response and perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that 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.
Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Full Time
$45k-60k (estimate)
03/28/2023
01/18/2024
votelubbock.org
LUBBOCK, TX
25 - 50
Private
DOROTHY KENNEDY
<$5M
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