What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction & Maintenance Foreman position at City of Lubbock, TX?
Summary
Supervises the activities of workers engaged in a variety of public works maintenance and construction activities.
Essential Functions
- Supervise laborers and skilled construction and maintenance workers on maintenance, repair, and construction of public works projects;
- Instruct the crew on the repair methods to be used and ensure that safe procedures are followed;
- Transport crew members, tools, and materials to job locations;
- Make time and material estimates;
- Assist the supervisor in planning work and make work assignments;
- Ensure that machines and equipment are available and in proper operating condition;
- Write daily reports and keep time cards;
- Perform related duties as directed.
Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent. with an additional three to five years of experience in public works construction and maintenance, including one year of experience as crew leader; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Physical exam required
Valid current Commercial Driver's License
Water: *** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***
Water (Pipeline Maintenance) - Possession of a Texas Class "A" Commercial Drivers license upon hire. Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve months at least a Class "D" water distribution license with the ability to obtain a Class "C" water distribution license with three years.
Streets - Possession of a Texas Class "A" Commercial Drivers license. Prefer experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
Wastewater/Waste - Possession of a Texas Class "B" Drivers license. Class C Waste Water License or a Waste Water Collection II License or able to obtain within 12 months.
Water: *** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***
Water (Pipeline Maintenance) - Possession of a Texas Class "A" Commercial Drivers license upon hire. Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve months at least a Class "D" water distribution license with the ability to obtain a Class "C" water distribution license with three years.
Streets - Possession of a Texas Class "A" Commercial Drivers license. Prefer experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
Wastewater/Waste - Possession of a Texas Class "B" Drivers license. Class C Waste Water License or a Waste Water Collection II License or able to obtain within 12 months.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- The materials, methods, and equipment used in public works maintenance; hazards and safety precautions at work.
- Plan, supervise, and assign work of a large number of employees;
- Determine the effectiveness of and need for public works maintenance;
- Make time and material estimates;
- Establish and maintain effective working and public relationships;
- Interpret plan specifications;
- Communicate effectively with others;
- Possess certification if required by the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission.
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
- Occasionally stand and walk during the shift.
- Frequently bend and kneel during the shift.
- Frequently push and pull objects.
- Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
- Occasionally move body in a crawling motion.
- Rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing.
- Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.
- Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $50,690