Maintenance Crew Foreman

Martin County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Crew Foreman with the Martin County Highway Department.

The Highway Maintenance Foreman directs work assignments to maintenance workers on a daily basis for a variety of maintenance activities and supervises the overall operations of the Heavy Equipment operators. Works with road superintendent to determine equipment and manpower needed. Carries the responsibility for completion of maintenance projects and safety of the crew. Implements and enforces all County policies and guidelines. Assumes the road superintendent’s duties in his absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the work of personnel and the crew on various assigned maintenance activities, to include crew organization, equipment and supplies.
• Confers daily with Highway Maintenance Superintendent to determine projects and priorities and assigns work accordingly.
• Ensures compliance with County policies and procedures and enforces safety precautions in all maintenance activities.
• Operates and maintains all heavy and light equipment in addition to various units of specialized equipment as required.
• Participates in the training of new personnel and helps establish guidelines for maintenance procedures and equipment operations.
• Performs and supervises preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings and tools.
• Maintains personal responsibility for designated pieces of equipment and tools to include their appearance and general condition.
• Carries the responsibility for work zone safety and implements use of personal and traffic control items for this purpose.
• Works with various work programs other than County Highway projects such as stream maintenance grants, County parks, other government units, railroads, etc., in the completion of special projects.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with department employees and the public.
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Superintendent in his absence.
• Involved with ordering new equipment, tools and supplies.
• Participates in the hiring and training of new employees. Helps establish guidelines for maintenance procedures and equipment operations.
• Participates in continuing education and training sessions on position applicable law and regulation changes, computer skills and other position related matters. Ensures required certification and licensure credentials remain valid.
• Performs other work-related duties as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel so classified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five years of progressive experience in related field along with the skills, knowledge and abilities required; or equivalent combined education and experience.

LICENSURE

• Valid Class A CDL driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of highway maintenance operations, related machinery and related quality requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods and practices used in highway maintenance operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate highway maintenance activities.
• General knowledge of related maintenance and service costs, and financial analysis of revenues and expenditures.
• Ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to efficient performance and high morale.
• Ability to train other employees in an efficient, effective manner.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of personnel administration.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including maintenance related applications on a PC or tablet computer.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with others and to present ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines.  Other combinations of education and experience could provide necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

ACCOUNTABILITY & DEPENDABILITY

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with limited oversight.
• Follows instructions and adheres to all County policies and procedures as required.
• Maintains an acceptable record of work attendance and punctuality in accordance with County and Department requirements.

DECISION MAKING & JUDGEMENT

• Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
• Displays balanced thinking, combining wisdom, analysis, experience, and perspective when making decisions or producing results.
• Finds solutions that are acceptable to diverse groups with conflicting interests and needs.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Uses tools, machines, and/or vehicles to complete the assigned work.
• Accurately sets up and calibrates tools and machines. Routinely inspects equipment, and adheres to the proper maintenance schedule.
• Follows safety and other regulations when handling and operating equipment. Uses equipment for its intended purpose only, protecting it from damage and misuse.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & INTEGRITY

• Demonstrates knowledge and actions consistent with the County’s values and the County’s code of ethics and conduct.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates high moral principles and professional standards with others through truthfulness and sincerity; makes ethical decisions.
• Shows respect for others’ ideas, perspectives, and styles. Demonstrates appropriate business etiquette and social skills.

QUALITY OF WORK

• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates the ability to use resources productively, effectively, and efficiently.
• Demonstrates the ability to think proactively, anticipates potential problems, and provides workable solutions and alternatives with a ‘can do’ approach.
• Develops and maintains good working knowledge of job responsibilities and prescribed procedures, which facilitates the efficient performance of duties. Takes initiative to utilize job knowledge to analyze situations, resolve problems, and reach decisions.

SAFETY CONSCIOUS

• Promotes and supports safety and loss control programs to ensure a safe and healthy working environment that will minimize hazards and/or risks that could result in personal injury, illness, and/or property damage.
• Keeps abreast of accident/injury trends within the Department, ensuring proper action was taken to investigate incidents/accidents in determining causes and reducing injuries.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT & MOTIVATION

• Conducts or oversees training for current and new employees to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed.
• Continually monitors results being achieved in assigned areas, providing the necessary tools and coaching to create a cohesive team.
• Creates a working climate in which assigned personnel are motivated to develop their working knowledge, skills, and abilities, and demonstrates by personal example the desired standards of conduct and work performance.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The position has reasonable and safe working conditions in general, but requires the proper use of safety equipment and proper knowledge of safety precautions to maintain the reasonable working conditions.

The individual may encounter significant emotional strain or tension and will constantly be exposed to sitting, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) occasional heavy lifting (75 pounds) and other environmental conditions normally present in highway maintenance activities.

This position is subject to working hours that could include nights, weekends, and holidays; including getting called in for emergencies at any hour of the day or night.

Continuous:  Work alone; Work requires moderate attention to detail; Work requires high attention to detail.

Frequent:  Walk; Stand; Sit; Bend or stoop; Kneel or squat; Repetitive movement; Working in cold weather below 32 degrees; Working in hot weather above 90 degrees; Exposed to toxic/caustic materials; Exposed to grease/grime; Exposed to wet conditions; Exposed to machine tools; Exposed to moving mechanical parts; Exposed to slippery conditions; Exposure to emotional public; Work with frequent deadlines.

Occasional:  Work with arms above shoulder; Climbing; Lift or carry less than 10 lbs.; Lift or carry 11-25 lbs.; Lift, carry, push, pull 26-60 lbs.; Lift, carry, push, pull over 60 lbs.; Exposed to fumes or airborne particles; Exposed to annoying odor; Exposed to sickening odor; Exposed to risk of electrical shock; Exposure to offensive language; Some mental effort and stress involved resulting in frustration.

Intermittent:  Keyboarding; Exposed to blood borne pathogens; Exposed to high, precarious spaces; Inability to leave work station for long periods of time; Limited mental effort and/or stress; Considerable mental effort and stress.

This position is responsible for the use of the following: Pickup, Truck/Snowplow, Loader, Skid Loader, Semi/Lowboy hauling equipment, and other specialized and miscellaneous equipment.

Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.