Highway Operations Foreman

The Highway Operations Foreman is a safety-sensitive position subject to DOT drug & alcohol procedures, must be available to report to work during regular business hours and must be available after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions.  Reporting to the Patrol Superintendent or supervisor, assumes responsibility, or directs and supervises employees performing Highway Department tasks or projects, and does related paperwork.

Hours:  Winter Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Summer Mon-Thurs 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Work schedule fluctuates with the change of seasons and workloads. Flexibility is required based on workloads. Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes.

Benefits: 
https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources

Want to learn more about Outagamie County?
Click on the link to learn more about all we have to offer!
Outagamie County, WI - Community Video Tour (elocallink.tv)

• Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions.  Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes.
• Performs duties of a Crew Leader, ensuring that employees are assigned duties and work is completed as assigned, safety and other work rules are being observed, and participates in work of the crew.
• Inspect, repair, replace, and maintain traffic signs and other traffic control devices on State, County, and local highways in accordance with the MUTCD.
• Set up and remove temporary traffic control work zones in accordance with the Wisconsin Work Zone Field Manual or (MUTCD).
• Perform flagger certification/recertification training and maintain accurate records of the department’s flagger certification/recertification needs.
• Plows snow from highways, applying chlorides and abrasives as necessary
• Operates equipment and performs duties of Equipment Operator II and/or Equipment Operator III such as:  Dump trucks, off road trucks, truck/trailer combinations, sweepers, tractor/mowers, loaders, rollers, etc., and/or heavy equipment such as:   graders, scrapers, excavators, dozers, pavers, reclaimers, etc. 
• Operates small and hand tools such as chainsaws, trimmers, brush cutters, power saws, jack hammers, drills, rakes, hammers, wrenches, etc.
• Checks work progress, reports problems to superiors, and makes recommendations to solve problems that are encountered.
• Ensures application of WisDOT work zone field manual to correctly setup various traffic control layouts, as well as other work rules.
• Ensures that preventive maintenance and minor repairs are performed on equipment so work may progress and be completed on schedule.
• Maintains detailed records and makes oral and/or written reports as required, such as material and equipment charge outs.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relations.
• Provides feedback on employee performance.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required including nights and weekends.
• Completes and submits records of time, location, materials, and equipment used on each project daily.
• Expected to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Conducts duties in a safe diligent manner at all times.
• Ability to communicate relevant information to team members in a respectful and constructive way
• Maintain a clean and safe worksite.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate from high school or G.E.D, and,
• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A, B, C, D with endorsement N (Tanker) is required.  As well as the ability to legally operate CMV's with Air Brakes, Manual Transmissions, Tractor/Trailers and Tank Cargo (No restrictions such as L, Z, E, O or X).
•  2 or more years in the construction industry and in the operation of light duty equipment desired.
• Or, any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of the MUTCD and other relevant traffic safety regulations. 
• Knowledge of the Wisconsin Work Zone Field Manual.
• Ability to use hand and power tools. 
• Experience and/or ability to learn GIS software to track inventory preferred. 
• Experience in flagger certification and recertification training preferred.

• Knowledge of highway department operations.
• Knowledge of the modern principles and practices of operating equipment, preventive maintenance of equipment and a working knowledge of minor repairs to motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures and policies, including safety.
• Leadership ability to achieve the maximum potential from employees.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and to make oral and written reports.
• Use technology to carry out construction tasks including:  laser levels, GPS, utility locators, etc.
• Ability to communicate with customers, sub-contractors, supervisors, and the public in a courteous manner.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation.
• Ability to use basic computer skills to enter time, record materials, check emails, etc. 
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports
• Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
• Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, county officials and officers, general public, etc.
• Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift, carry; push, pull, and otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
  • Essential Physical Demands
    1. Stand/walk
    2. Sit (driving/operating equipment)
    3. Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. floor to 3'7" (3'7" height of pickup truck bed)
    4. Push/pull
    5. Climbing (on/off equipment)
    6. Stooping
    7. Kneeling
    8. Bending
    9. Crawling
    10. Reaching: high/low level
    11. Finger movement-repetitive
    12. Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
    13. Both hands required
    14. Both legs required
    15. Ability to communicate verbally
    16. Visual requirements for operator moving machinery/vehicles
    17. Ability to be disturbed or awakened for responding to emergencies and/or highway conditions.

OUTAGAMIE 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 BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Salary : $30 - $33