Foreman - Streets

CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

NOTICE OF UPCOMING

JOB VACANCY

Foreman- Streets

One (1) Provisional

Grade 20B $23.0194 - $31.9666 per hour

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is supervisory work encompassing the Street Construction and Maintenance Division of the City's Department of Public Works. The work involves supervision of street construction, repairs and cleaning of streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other municipal areas including snow removal operations and the supervision of all garbage and bulk refuse collections. The Foreman - Streets also trains others in the performance of more skilled and technical work involved in street and sidewalk construction. General supervision is received from the Director or Deputy Director of Public Works. Work is performed in accordance to instructions from a superior and set procedures and policies with some leeway in work procedures and assignment of work crews. Supervision is exercised over Crew Leaders, Operating Engineers, Motor Equipment Operators and skilled and unskilled maintenance workers. The Foreman - Streets performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Plans, assigns and supervises assigned workers in street and sidewalk construction and maintenance; Supervises street cleaning and snow removal;

Supervises assigned workers in bulk refuse and garbage collection;

Trains and instructs subordinates in the proper methods to be used in repairing streets and sidewalks;

Inspects work in progress to ensure adherence to plans and instructions and adherence to proper safety procedures;

Instructs workers in safety measures including setting up of barricades and danger signals; Recommends personnel status changes;

Prepares reports as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND 'PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of methods, tools and equipment used in the construction and repair of streets and alleys, and in laying and finishing concrete sidewalks; good knowledge of local laws and ordinances regarding streets and sidewalks; good knowledge of garbage, refuse collection and disposal practices; skill in working with concrete, asphalt and other acceptable paving materials; skill in the operation of motor equipment and street paving equipment and tools; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to maintain records and write reports; tact and courtesy in dealing with the public; dependability; good judgment..

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER

(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience in municipal construction and maintenance work;

OR

(B) Eight (8) years of experience as defined in (A).

NOTE: At least three (3) years of appropriate experience is required; additional education beyond high school graduation cannot be substituted for the required three (3) years experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.01 - $31.96 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $32