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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Street Foreman - Paving
Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-exempt
Revision Date: 02/19/2014
SUMMARY: Ensures the safe and efficient construction and maintenance of the City's streets and drainage systems by
supervising the work of assigned crew. Supervises and trains assigned crew during all phases of asphalt operations, as
well as other assigned crews performing street and drainage related maintenance and construction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Ensures proper and continuous training for all equipment operators and other crew foremen in all aspects of
paving. (including estimating, mobilization, operational processes and procedures, clean up and inspection)
Coordinates with Superintendent in the planning, prioritization, equipment/material needs, for assigned crew(s)
when completing assigned street maintenance and construction tasks. Supervises additional equipment operators
when performing larger patching or paving operations.
Serves as primary lead in estimating costs, time and material needed on paving jobs to include estimating daily
tasks / projects as well as assisting with the preparation of estimates for seasonal, annual needs and 5 year CIP
needs.
Operates heavy equipment including but not limited to paving machine, oil distributor, chip spreader, backhoes,
front end loaders, motor grader, skid steer, steel and pneumatic roller, water/dump truck to excavate material
related to Street and Drainage maintenance and construction.
Hires, supervises, trains, and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences, training and
performance review.
Prepares work orders and enters the completed work orders into computer; maintains records of all materials
used.
Establishes schedules and methods for providing street maintenance services; identifies resource needs; reviews
needs with appropriate staff; allocates resources accordingly.
Ensures that work and safety standards are being maintained and schedules are being met.
Work with vendors to purchase products and materials needed for staff members to complete daily tasks.
Operates various types of power tools and light and heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance
of streets and drainage systems.
Works with other crews on a regular basis to learn, and become proficient in performing and in oversight of Street
and Drainage functions, including concrete construction and repair.
Responses to requests for information from the public, investigates complaints and recommends corrective action
to resolve complaints.
Directs the setup of barricades for flooding, emergencies and traffic control.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent. Five to 8 years of full-time experience in road maintenance and construction, including
operation of asphalt pavers, oil distributors, chip spreader, motor grader and backhoe/loader; with two (2) of the years
being supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required
knowledge, skills and abilities.
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Knowledge of:
Construction, paving operations and street repair procedures
Equipment, tools and materials and methods used in street construction and maintenance activities and services.
Supervising and training crew members
Local, state and federal laws, ordinances and rules.
Safety standards and procedures related to construction
Skill in:
Organizing, implementing and directing street maintenance operations and activities.
Shooting grades and figuring elevation and drainage
Operating a variety of heavy equipment as required by position.
Performing the more complex duties of the operations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work.
Coaching, mentoring and training co-workers to provide excellent customer service, to work effectively as a team
and to operate equipment and perform required construction operations.
Reading various customer concerns, Process and Procedures, technical specifications, safety and hazard
warnings on equipment and materials
Writing sufficiently to complete timesheet, work orders, daily log of work and other reports.
Making mathematical calculation to, figures orders for materials required on daily, seasonal and annual basis.
Solving construction and repair problems
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class A Texas driver’s license and DOT medical Certification OR must be able to acquire a Class A Texas driver’s
and DOT medical Certification within 30 days of hire date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Frequent exposure to weather extremes, noise and vibration from equipment, dust, hot asphalt, moving traffic near work
sites