Foreman - Streets and Drainage

City of Stafford • Stafford, TX

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About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.
Responsible for ensuring management of street, drainage and traffic maintenance are sound, operational, efficient, and safe by planning and scheduling daily and weekly maintenance activities
Assures completion of assigned maintenance and repair tasks by monitoring work progress, inspecting work performance and providing corrections of any deficiencies as necessary, redirecting work efforts to meet critical and/or necessary work requirements, and recommending the use of additional departmental personnel or contract personnel (as appropriate).
Responsible for documenting the cost of repairs and services by keeping records of time and materials to be charged to each job, and providing periodic status reports to the Public Works Superintendent.
Reduces the likelihood of a significant disruption of services (i.e., traffic signals, pavement markings) to the city and assures around-the-clock responsiveness to failures or emergency situations.
Perform or coordinates highly skilled maintenance and operational activities; troubleshooting and/or performing required repairs, and providing an estimate of repair (and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform.
Keeps accurate records on all equipment indicating all repairs/breakdowns, required and performed maintenance, performing spot checks of equipment to determine their working condition, and performing and/or directing periodic cleaning and servicing of tools and test equipment.
Contributes to the overall success of Streets & Drainage by performing other essential duties as assigned
Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Subject to 24 hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.

Requirements

• Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances
• Skilled maintenance and operations techniques and practices of assigned area
• Equipment, tools, materials, principles and practices of assigned area
• Occupational hazards and related safety precautions and practices
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Prioritizing work and managing time
• Providing customer service and resolving issues and complaints
• Performing inspections and quality checks of assigned areas and equipment
• Monitoring the adherence to quality and service levels
• Monitoring equipment and supplies inventory and researching requirements
• Preparing reports, logs, and activity documentation
• High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by college coursework and/or technical training, and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in assigned area of responsibility; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Valid Texas Driver's License, CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• ensuring management of street, drainage and traffic maintenance are sound, operational, efficient, and safe by planning and scheduling daily and weekly maintenance activities
• completion of assigned maintenance and repair tasks by monitoring work progress, inspecting work performance and providing corrections of any deficiencies as necessary, redirecting work efforts to meet critical and/or necessary work requirements, and recommending the use of additional departmental personnel or contract personnel (as appropriate)
• documenting the cost of repairs and services by keeping records of time and materials to be charged to each job, and providing periodic status reports to the Public Works Superintendent
• Reduces the likelihood of a significant disruption of services (i.e., traffic signals, pavement markings) to the city and assures around-the-clock responsiveness to failures or emergency situations
• Perform or coordinates highly skilled maintenance and operational activities; troubleshooting and/or performing required repairs, and providing an estimate of repair (and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform
• Keeps accurate records on all equipment indicating all repairs/breakdowns, required and performed maintenance, performing spot checks of equipment to determine their working condition, and performing and/or directing periodic cleaning and servicing of tools and test equipment
• Contributes to the overall success of Streets & Drainage by performing other essential duties as assigned
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED