General Foreman - Streets

Essential Job Functions:  Plans, schedules, coordinates and supervises the construction, maintenance and repair of the city's asphalt streets, driveways, walkways, etc. throughout the city's rights-of-ways;  oversees functions of street sweeper program and operation of the Concord Road facility; inspects the quantity and quality of all work productions; responds to and investigates citizen requests, schedules priorities; determines type of material and equipment needed to complete jobs; makes recommendations on projects, employee selection, promotions and terminations; conducts employee evaluations and counseling; keeps records of activities, performance, supplies used and accident reports; assists foreman in training of subordinate staff; responsible for employee safety training.

Other Job Functions:   Performs other duties as required.  Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

This position requires 100% onsite work.  Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm; overtime and different shifts when necessary. Works outside in all kinds of weather; exposed to constant/extreme noise;  works in trenches/ditches and all around mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume/odor, dust and vapor hazards; subject to 24 hour call-out in emergency situations.   Position considered essential during emergency situations.

Knowledge:  Thorough knowledge of all materials, methods, techniques, personnel safety, equipment, and tools used in public works construction, maintenance and repair activities related to asphalt streets.

Skills/Abilities:   Ability to read and interpret blueprints, designs and job orders; ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of a large group of workers; ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing; ability to understand and set grades established by engineers' design drawings, ability to calculate construction material quantities and provide estimates.

Physical Requirements:  Constantly sees and hears; speaks, frequently sits, stands, walks, drives, writes by hand, uses a calculator, files; infrequently kneels, stoops, squats, crawls, twists body, climbs, crouches, runs, types, holds, carries and lifts objects weighing up to 70 lbs., holds and pushes objects weighing up to 25 lbs., pulls objects weighing up to 40 lbs., drags objects weighing up to 100 lbs., cleans, files, sorts and uses calculator.

Education/Experience:   Requires graduation from high school or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the construction and rehabilitation of asphalt streets.  Three (3) years supervisory experience preferred.

This position requires 100% onsite work.  Must possess a valid Class B-CDL driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of being hired. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test. 

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas  77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.