What are the responsibilities and job description for the Streets Foreman position at City of Ennis?
Under general supervision, organizes and supervises the staff and activities of the Streets Construction and Maintenance Division.
Manages the Streets Division staff and activities to maintain City streets in safe condition; provides leadership to ensure that Streets Division services are provided in alignment with the City's strategic objectives.
Plans, organizes, and supervises maintenance and construction activities for roadways, rights-of-way, alleys, medians, storm water drainage systems, streetlights, signs, and traffic signals.
Prioritizes and schedules projects and assigns crews and equipment; inspects jobsites to assure quality work projects and effective use of resources.
Assists the Streets Superintendent in the development of budgets and project priorities as needed; computes and orders required materials and supplies for projects.
Identifies areas of City infrastructure in need of repair and maintenance, and recommends corrective actions; works with City Departments, external agencies, and other organizations to define and resolve street construction and maintenance issues.
Monitors and manages operations and ensures that Streets Division jobsites and program activities are following all laws, regulations, policies, and safety standards.
Supervises staff and evaluates performance; monitors operations and reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the efficient and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Maintains time, material, and equipment usage records. Collects and compiles statistical data for inclusion in reports. Maintains databases and files as necessary. Approves overtime, time off, and recommends pay increases. Trains new employees, reviews work, and performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.
Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A Valid Class B Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Manages the Streets Division staff and activities to maintain City streets in safe condition; provides leadership to ensure that Streets Division services are provided in alignment with the City's strategic objectives.
Plans, organizes, and supervises maintenance and construction activities for roadways, rights-of-way, alleys, medians, storm water drainage systems, streetlights, signs, and traffic signals.
Prioritizes and schedules projects and assigns crews and equipment; inspects jobsites to assure quality work projects and effective use of resources.
Assists the Streets Superintendent in the development of budgets and project priorities as needed; computes and orders required materials and supplies for projects.
Identifies areas of City infrastructure in need of repair and maintenance, and recommends corrective actions; works with City Departments, external agencies, and other organizations to define and resolve street construction and maintenance issues.
Monitors and manages operations and ensures that Streets Division jobsites and program activities are following all laws, regulations, policies, and safety standards.
Supervises staff and evaluates performance; monitors operations and reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the efficient and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Maintains time, material, and equipment usage records. Collects and compiles statistical data for inclusion in reports. Maintains databases and files as necessary. Approves overtime, time off, and recommends pay increases. Trains new employees, reviews work, and performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.
Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- City organization, goals, policies, and procedures.
- Materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in street construction, maintenance, and repair operations.
- Principles, practices and methods of project and administrative management, including budgeting, planning, bid specifications and records management.
- Program planning and risk management principles.
- Interpreting and applying street construction and maintenance standards and procedures, Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
- Performing design work for public works projects and preparing cost estimates.
- Establishing cooperative working relationships with employees and City staff.
- Supervision, coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
- Reading and understanding construction blueprints, technical documents, and electrical schematics.
- Operating and maintaining heavy equipment, construction equipment, and tools.
- Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions; public speaking and presentations.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A Valid Class B Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.