Construction and Maintenance Foreman

Under general supervision, schedules and supervises work crews performing road construction and maintenance; serves as a working foreman utilizing heavy and light equipment on projects such as preparing, paving and patching roads and parking lots, blading roads and ditches and installing culverts and clearing property; oversees work and ensures that all safety guidelines are observed.

• High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in road construction and maintenance, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Valid State of New Mexico Commercial Driver's license (Class A CDL) with Tanker Endorsement.

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment; may be required to lift and carry items more than fifty (50) pounds.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions.  Noise level is usually loud.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.   Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Supervises heavy equipment and trucking crews; schedules, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; counsels, coaches, trains and instructs employees as required. 
• Participates in the selection and promotion of personnel; participates in performance evaluations; initiates and participates in the disciplinary process as necessary. 
• Provides training in the proper operation of equipment; ensures equipment maintenance program is administered properly.
• Coordinates a variety of administrative activities, including employee scheduling, payroll reporting and report processing. 
• Conducts inspections of assigned area of responsibility to evaluate roads and right of way for future work.
• Operates various types of heavy equipment such as front end loader, back hoe, utility trailers, bob tail and dump trucks; may be required to operate, transport materials and equipment. 
• Operates and maintains a variety of types of small and light equipment; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.
• Assures that all work is performed in accordance with established safety policies and procedures
• Ensures safety compliance for employees; ensures that equipment is operated in a safe manner for the employees and public; provides safety training; participates in the investigation of all accidents.
• Maintains job logs of materials, man hours, equipment hours and ensures the accuracy of records for billing or job costing purposes.
• Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information. 
• Calculates and prepares cost estimates on the type and quantity of materials, equipment and labor for specific projects; assures that materials are available for each scheduled job.
• Inspects encroachment permits to ensure private contractors and utility companies are in compliance with County standards.
• Schedules the routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Participates in various seasonal projects such as snow removal; responds to emergency call-outs resulting from severe weather, chemical spills or major accidents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.