Foreman

Job Title:  Foreman

Department:  Street Department

Salary:  Grade 12

Hours:  Daytime (occasional overtime)

Job Definition

• Oversee assigned personnel to include job assignment, safety, inspection of work performed and vehicle/equipment use and maintenance
• Complete maintenance and/or construction assignments regarding City streets, right of ways, alleys, drainage easements, and properties in a timely and efficient manner
• Operate backhoe, dozer excavator, and motor grader
• Train and instruct personnel with regard to policies, procedures, safety, and equipment
• Perform routine labor as required
• Perform all other job-related tasks/duties as assigned by the Street Department Superintendent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention
• General working knowledge of all assigned equipment
• Extensive knowledge of City and Department policies, procedures and rules
• Writing skills to complete required forms and records
• Reading skills to understand plans, manuals, directives, instructions and procedures
• Ability to communicate information to the Street Department Superintendent
• Ability to work well with the general public and other necessary contacts
• Ability to communicate specific, and sometimes detailed, instructions to assigned personnel
• Ability to coordinate assigned projects and duties with other supervisors and their personnel

Qualifications

• Be a graduate form an accredited high school or possess a GED
• Have had at least one year experience in a leadership role
• Possess an Alabama driver license, and CDL License, with a driving record suitable for insurability
• Willing to travel overnight to attend continuing education courses and workshops
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Willing to work non-standard hours as required
• Be able to work outside is both hot and cold conditions

Posting Dates:  12/20/23 – 1/3/23

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.  Seniority alone will not be the determining factor. Applicants must meet all requirements. 

External applicants may apply at the Municipal Complex, or complete an application on-line

at alexandercityal.gov.

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer