Foreperson

Job Responsibilities Under the direction of a district superintendent, exercises first line supervision over highway maintenance crews in a maintenance district, assigning work, supplies, and materials on a daily basis.   - Travel throughout district to oversee, advise and assist work crews, and observe traveled roadways to determine necessary maintenance. - Meet with citizens and investigate citizen inquiries. - Attend meetings with local officials and utility company representatives as required. - Monitor contractor activity. - Participate in employee relations issues, e.g. grievances, etc.; assist with performance appraisals, provide employee coaching when appropriate. - Shall periodically participate in new hire interviews and assist in selection of new employees. - Position requires a high response to expected overtime. - Will periodically assume additional duties in the event the Superintendent is absent. - Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the RCOC. - Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is an essential function of this position. - Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation. Special Experience/Education - A high school diploma or equivalent is required. - Ability to prepare reports, perform calculations, keep records, and deal effectively with other people, often times requiring use of current information processing systems, software and electronic communication is required. - Three (3) years minimum of progressively more responsible experience in highway maintenance or related field, including: - Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions or existing policies and procedures; ability to do considerable planning and analysis to ensure that district activities are performed according to established procedures or standards. - Ability to handle frequent internal contacts with employees and regular contact with external persons, requiring professional and good communication skills. - Ability to tolerate frequent exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. Knowledge of winter maintenance, pothole patching, asphalt & concrete repair, ditching, drainage, equipment operation (e.g. grader, shovel), etc. is highly preferred. - Possess and maintain a Michigan CDL-A driver’s license. Disclosure: This position is within a bargaining unit and the individual that holds this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the existing collective bargaining agreement.   Disclaimer - Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a Valid Driver's License. - Attractive benefits package. - EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace