Experience: Minimum 5 years
Responsibilities of the Road Foreman Job:
The Road Foreman’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Plan, supervise and coordinate daily highway department operations and projects. This is a “working foreman” position and requires ability to operate all equipment and perform the same jobs as other department employees when necessary;
Monitor department operations and respond to problems on a daily basis. Where unsure how to handle a complaint, communicate with the Site In charge ;
Reviews and approves administrative requirements of Road Crew, including daily timesheets, daily work logs, vehicle logs, etc.;
Supervise highway personnel to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction and morale. Ensure proper safety procedures are followed; bring unusual personnel problems to the attention of the Site In Charge.
Oversee employee training requirements;
Carry out a regular maintenance schedule for routine and preventative maintenance of equipment and keep records on all major pieces of equipment;
Recognize and communicate to supervisor any priority projects or problems;
Recommend, communicate and co-operate with supervisor as appropriate in all areas and specifically in:
Make recommendations for hiring/firing of highway employees;
Develop (and modify as needed) job descriptions for highway employees and provide an annual written performance review of each employee based on job descriptions;
Assist with review of plans, cost estimates and specifications for highway projects;
Follow weather conditions affecting highways and make provisions for any extra maintenance required.
Ensure 24 hour coverage for emergency situations.
Requires night and weekend work;
Ensure that all employees maintain all required licenses and certifications required to perform their jobs;
Perform other work as deemed necessary by supervisor
Job Qualifications
Bachelor/ Diploma
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in the road construction and maintenance, culvert installation, etc.;
Good written and Oral skills.
Computer literate.
Strong communication skills and professional appearance.
Excellent leadership, motivational and presentation skills.
Works well under pressure and able to be up to the deadlines.
Experience operating heavy and Road equipment;
Knowledge of highway maintenance practices and road repair techniques in all weather conditions;
Experience or working knowledge of paving and paving materials and practices, drainage and culvert construction;
Knowledge of safe gravel pit practices;
Ability to perform routine service and maintenance of Highway Department equipment;
Ability to communicate well, and guide and direct others;
Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions and exertion of significant physical effort.
Ability to inspect roads of on a timely basis.
