Highway Foreman 1

DISTRICT 08 - Unit 540 - Vernon Parish

The purpose of this position is to serve as a first line supervisor. This position is in D08 Maintenance Section/U540 and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent. Must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. Will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; ORFour years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment.NOTE:Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Supervises, trains and assists a maintenance crew in routine maintenance functions, which include pothole patching, repair of pavement buckling, cleaning or repairing drainage structures, maintain ditches, mowing, shoulder repairs, roadside litter clean up, tree removal, etc.
• Makes certain all assigned equipment is maintained and serviced within the department guidelines to minimize equipment downtime and performs daily equipment inspections.
• Prepare daily labor and equipment reports and enter the data in the Agile system and order materials such as fuel, tires, and supplies/ hand equipment as needed. Also, prepare incident or accident reports and assist in preparing payrolls.
• Ensures adequate and proper traffic control is implemented by mobilizing signs and traffic control devices as needed to protect the traveling public through the work area and makes certain they are used during maintenance activity. Also makes sure all other MEO’s wear Personal Protective Equipment when appropriate.
• Conducts Performance Planning & Evaluation sessions with subordinates. Performs employee counseling sessions throughout the year as necessary to maintain employee performance expectations.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type:- Promotional, or Probation in Lieu of Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a CPG and will be filled as a Highway Foreman 1.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.

Compensation

Depends on qualifications; at minimum $24.10/hour.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact

Contact Name: Larry Francisco

Title: Transportation Operations Manager

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