Foreman II (Roads, Bridges & Engineering)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision to supervise and assist in the completion of unskilled and/or semi-skilled work activities.

Pay Grade: 42H

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in on-the-job or formal training in the work which will be performed; AND
• High school diploma or possess a GED.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION; TRAINING; AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of assigned lines and/or semi and unskilled workers to accomplish daily work tasks.
• Drives commercial type crew cab line trucks, and assists in operations related to construction work, ditching, erosion control, concrete construction, shoveling, brush chipping, tractor mowing.
• Manages inventory of materials and supplies, as well as ensuring the safe and proper use of all assigned equipment/tools and operator maintenance.
• Reports daily activity records as required for Roads & Bridges County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) tracking and accounting system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
   

KSAs

• Knowledge of Shelby County roads, and drainage areas.
• Knowledge of construction repair and maintenance practices.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise one or more employees.
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of power equipment.
• Understanding and ability to operate construction equipment
• Ability to install erosion control devices and structures.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment.
   

Physical Requirements

• Must successfully pass a physical examination.
• Must be able to consistently lift seventy-five (75) to ninety (90) pounds.
   

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Class “B” Air Brake Endorsement or secure one prior to end of new employee probation.
• Must submit to and pass drug and alcohol screening.
   

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer 

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.