Internal Only - Roadways Foreman

NOTICE OF JOB POSTING

Open to current members of Town of Bridgewater AFSCME union only

POSITION TITLE: WORKING FOREMAN

DPW – HIGHWAY DIVISION

AFSCME LOCAL 1700 – GRADE 10

FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK)

PAY RANGE: $65,139.36 TO $87,560.72 PER YEAR

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced levels of personal management, operate departmental equipment, verbal and written communication and hand laboring skills within the Highway Department.


• Must be able to operate small equipment, such as, roadside mower, sidewalk plow, compressors, etc.


• Must be able to operate equipment such as twelve (12) ton roller, grader, sweeper, front-end loader with two (2) yard bucket, and backhoe


• Act as lead person on work crews.


• Prepare routine records, logs and reports.


• Provide verbal and written daily planning and scheduling of work crews and work assignments in coordination with the General Foreman or in his absence the Highway Superintendent


• Respond to routine inquiries, requests and complaints from residents, contractors, etc.


• Assist outside contractors engaged in construction and repair activities.


• Assist other Town departments with repairs or other projects as required.


• Operate and Coordinate snow emergency response.


• Conduct and train others in the safe operation of power tools and heavy equipment.


• Maintain work area in a clean, safe and operable condition and adhere to applicable safety and health rules and regulations.


• All other duties as assigned            

Qualifications:

• Must be a positive, team player and work in a collaborative environment

Education & Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered. A typical candidate will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Truck Driver CDL Class B license required


• Must have Hoisting Engineer License class C


• Must have working knowledge of constructions plans and profiles.


• Must be willing to learn and advance to a higher grade

Diversity & Inclusion is a key component of our success as an organization. The Town of Bridgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individuals—regardless of background, experience, or strengths—to apply.