Bridge Crew Foreman

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! This job will remain open until filled.

Independently performs a variety of skilled work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges and culverts and other road maintenance projects, including carpentry, welding, tying rebar, setting forms, placing and finishing concrete, reading plans and specifications, and operating equipment; completes and provides back-up or other support for road maintenance tasks; spreads and tamps asphalt to repair joints and patch broken pavement; cuts and prepares road surfaces for the repair of potholes and the sealing of roadway cracks; hauls and spreads sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulder; removes litter and debris from roadways, including debris from flooding to ensure roadways are passable; performs roadside landscaping work, such as mowing, clearing weeds, cutting brush and trimming trees to maintain a clear recovery zone for motorists; installs erosion control materials to facilitate restoration of roadside vegetation; reads and interprets complex engineering plans and specifications; calculates the quantity of materials needed to complete the job; attends and participates in coordination meetings; develops daily crew activity reports for tracking and payroll; provides instruction on the use of equipment and labor techniques; responds to citizen's issues and discusses/resolves issues with the public and other agencies; evaluates the effectiveness of construction activities and submits recommendations for operational modifications; utilizes problem-solving techniques and processes to facilitate the identification and resolution of problems and issues related to the completion of work assignments; completes a variety of employee related records such as Worker's Compensation documents and Accident Reports.

Performs various tasks requiring equipment, vehicle, and tool operation; performs pre-trip inspections of trucks and equipment; executes field maintenance activities required to operate the equipment; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light, medium, and heavy duty road maintenance and construction equipment and attachments including: trucks, dump trucks, skid steer loader, water trucks, compact rollers, mini excavator, crane truck, power broom, snow removal equipment, oil distributors, tankers, low boy trailers, track loaders, excavators, asphalt paver, chip seal spreader, motor graders, and other heavy equipment; performs general maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments on road maintenance and construction equipment.

Performs a variety of activities during emergency response which may include sign repair, closing roads, addressing flood issues, and plowing and sanding activities for snow events.

Coordinates equipment and personnel needs with other foremen and fleet personnel; assists the Road Superintendents in the development of annual work plans; communicates work plans to the Crew Leader/Crew; develops reports for crew material time, equipment, and material usage; enters and coordinates the data entry of information into electronic format; prepares preliminary work schedules for the crew; coordinates schedules with management and other crews on a daily basis; assigns projects and determines project priorities for the crew; estimates the labor, equipment and materials needed for jobs and arranges for materials and equipment; observes, verifies, and documents work activities performed by the road crew; communicate project information and proposed courses of action to the road crew/crew leader; works on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously; ensures work complies with County and Departmental policies and procedures; identifies potential future maintenance issues as well as current maintenance issues and coordinates their repair with the Assistant Superintendent.

High school diploma or equivalent; six years of experience on construction projects such as roads and bridges; two years of supervisory experience. Class A CDL with tanker endorsement; crane certification. Physical abilities, including mobility, agility, strength, dexterity, balance, coordination, and/or endurance. Position is required to respond to requests for emergency and afterhours work which will require work when the facility is closed (e.g. holidays, weekends, nights). This work will require overtime as needed.

Preferred:

Vo-Tech in the following field(s) of study: Agricultural, Automotive or Construction Technology, or other related fields of study; completion of the LTAP Road Scholar program level II.