City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Foreperson - Streets

Construction ManagementPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeMarietta, GA, USA$22.86 - $26.08In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and at least five years of progressively responsible street repair work, including working knowledge and skill in laying asphalt and pouring concrete.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, safety practices, and work methods used in street repair.
Ability to operate a backhoe, 500 loader, motor grader, chainsaw, air compressor, sand spreader, and other related street repair equipment.
Ability to train employees on heavy equipment operation.
A Class A Georgia commercial driver's license and a satisfactory seven-year driving history, including no DUIs in the last five years.
Knowledge and ability in supervising a street repair crew.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of supervisory methods and current personnel practices.
Ability to evaluate employees, including submitting written performance evaluations.
Successful candidates must submit to a drug screen and background inquiry.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on supervision of an assigned crew performing asphalt and concrete street repairs and construction, including cutting out old asphalt and patching potholes, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; repairing and constructing headwalls and storm drains; digging ditches and laying drainage pipe; and building state highway lids.
Ensure necessary materials are on the job site and maintain a materials record.
Explain, interpret, and enforce city and Streets division policies and work procedures, including safety regulations and procedures.
Recommend personnel actions concerning promotions, merit increases, disciplinary actions, transfers, and terminations.
Train employees, evaluate performance, coach employees on deficiencies as needed, and submit work tests and annual performance evaluations to the Streets Supervisor for assigned crews.
Move between crews as required.
Perform duties in other department divisions in certain circumstances, including heavy workloads, natural disasters, and city events; these duties generally involve manual labor and do not require specialized training or certification.
Perform other related duties as required.

Rate of Pay: $22.86 - $26.08
Status: Open Until Filled

This is a junior level supervisory position in the Street division, which supervises a work crew responsible for repairing and maintaining the city streets. Employee provides “hands on” supervision of an assigned work crew and may be required to move between crews.

Provides “hands on” supervision of an assigned crew, engaged in performing the following activities:

Repairs and construction of asphalt and concrete streets including cutting out old asphalt and patching potholes, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; repair and construction of headwalls, and storm drains, digging ditches and laying drainage pipe, and building state highway lids.

Ensures all necessary materials are on the job site and keeps a materials record.
Explains/interprets and enforces city and Streets division policies and work procedures to work crews as needed including all safety regulations and procedures.
Recommends personnel actions on promotions, merit increases, disciplinary actions, transfers, and terminations.
Trains employees and evaluates performance. Coaches employees on deficiencies, as needed. Submits work test and annual performance evaluations to Streets Supervisor for assigned crews.
May be required to perform duties in other divisions within the department in certain circumstances, including, but not limited to periods of heavy workload, natural disasters, and city events. These duties should not require specialized training or certification and will mostly involve tasks centered around manual labor.
Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of five years progressively responsible street repair work to include working knowledge and skill laying asphalt and pouring concrete.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, safety practices and work methods currently used in street repair. Must be able to operate a backhoe, 500 loader, motor grader, chainsaw, air compressor and sand spreader and other related street repair equipment. Ability to train employees on heavy equipment operation.
Must have a Class A Georgia CDL driver's license and a satisfactory seven-year driving history to include no DUIs in the last 5 years.
Must have knowledge and ability in supervising a street repair crew.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of supervisory methods and current personnel practices.
Ability to evaluate employees including submitting written performance evaluations

Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.

About the Company

City of Marietta, GA

Municipal government delivering city services

Marietta provides local government services to residents and businesses, including utilities (Marietta Power & Water), sanitation, road maintenance, parks, public safety, and planning and economic development. Services are delivered through city departments overseen by a City Manager under a Mayor-Council-Manager form of government. It differentiates itself through integrated service delivery, a clear governance structure, and active economic development programs that support both large employers and small businesses. Its goal is to provide reliable services, maintain infrastructure, ensure public safety, preserve the community’s character, and foster local economic growth.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Marietta, GA
Founded: 1834

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