Foreperson, Training

Job Responsibilities

This position will be rotating between the 6 Highway Maintenance garages and Maintenance HQ. The position will work directly under the Maintenance Operations Engineer, district superintendents and forepersons, to learn and be trained in the duties of a foreperson. This position will also fill in for forepersons during their absence.

• Attend meetings with local officials and utility company representatives as required.


• Monitor contractor activity.


• Participate in employee relations issues, e.g. training, positive discipline, 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 overtime (planned and unplanned).


• 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 contact with employees and regular contact with external persons, requiring professional and good communication skills.
  
  
  • Ability to tolerate frequent exposure to unpleasant and/or unfavorable working conditions. Knowledge of maintenance activities, e.g. winter operations, 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