TEMPORARY PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Public Works Director and/or Public Works Supervisor, assists in the supervision of maintenance crews and perform skilled work in maintenance and operations of parks, water systems, sewer systems, storm water systems City facilities, refuse collection and vehicle and equipment maintenance. Issue daily work assignments. Perform other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
An employee in this classification is distinguished by the responsibility to assist in the supervision of maintenance crews and issue work assignments. Provides on the job training.
DUTIES
Issue daily work assignments and follow up for completion.
Perform skilled maintenance work in general grounds and facilities maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, cement finishing, street paving, patching, sewer systems, City buildings, vehicles, and water system repairs.
Provide on the job training in all areas of public works maintenance.
Operate motorized equipment including trucks, sweepers, tractors, and back hoes in the maintenance of City streets and grounds.
Be available after hours by phone to answer questions and provide guidance to Public Works Maintenance staff.
Perform a variety of maintenance and improvement work on City streets such as:
• Patch streets using hand tools
• Construct and repair curbs and gutters by excavating with pneumatic and hand tools, building forms, and pouring and rough finishing concrete surfaces • Place traffic control and warning signs and serves as flagman • Paint and install street and traffic signs
• Paint street lines, crosswalks and curbs
• Clean and maintains painting stencils
• Clean storm drains, drainage ditches, and culverts
Perform a variety of duties involved in the operation of the City's water distribution system, such as; • Maintain, install, and repair water lines
• Read meters
• Respond to complaints of citizens regarding water system • Repair water meters
• Take water samples and completes reports
Exhibit A
Temporary Public Works Foreman
Perform gardening and grounds maintenance work such as:
• Spray weeds and brush with chemicals
• Plant and care for shrubs, grass, flowers and other decorative plants • Water, fertilize, weed, mow, and edge lawns
• Make minor repairs and adjustment to ground maintenance equipment.
Perform work in the maintenance and operation of the wastewater treatment facility, City sanitary sewer collection system, and City refuse collection.
Perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance of City buildings such as:
• Inspect rental facilities for compliance with applicable regulations • Clean offices and other areas in public buildings
Perform the maintenance and repair of City owned vehicles Perform additional duties as assigned.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Operator (Class B) license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, bend, twist, squat, stretch, reach, walk, climb, and stand for extended periods, work outside and work in small or confined spaces.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• The operation, field maintenance, repair and adjustment of assigned equipment • Procedures, methods, tools and equipment used in road construction and maintenance; parks and facilities maintenance, and water system maintenance • Effects and problems of industrial waste in wastewater treatment processes • Provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicle • Supervision and training
• Public works safety regulations and practices
Ability to:
• Oversee and coordinate the activities within the Department • Skillfully and safely operate assigned equipment
• Perform minor field maintenance repair and adjustment of such equipment • Read and interpret prints and sketches
• Diagnose operating problems and direct effective correction procedures • Prepare required reports and maintain complete record-keeping procedures • Provide training in equipment operation
• Assist in the supervision of maintenance crews
Exhibit A
• Understand and follow oral and written direction
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience which is likely to provide the required knowledge and skill is acceptable.
Typically, this includes:
• Education equivalent to graduation from high school
• Supplemental course work in basic supervision
AND
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience with Public Works maintenance or at least two years in a supervisory or lead role position preferred.
Exhibit A