Job Description

Posting number: 202500048

Department: Streets

Job classification: Street Maintenance Foreman

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Summary

The Street Foreman supervises the daily operations of street maintenance, including road surface repairs, signage installation, pothole patching, and right-of-way mowing. This position leads field crews, coordinates equipment and materials, ensures safety compliance, and maintains city infrastructure to meet service standards. The Foreman plays a key role in seasonal operations, emergency response, and long-term maintenance planning.

Examples of duties

Crew Leadership & Scheduling

• Assign and oversee daily work tasks related to street repairs, mowing, signage, and right-of-way maintenance.
• Provide leadership, direction, and training to street maintenance crews.
• Monitor crew performance and ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.

Street & Roadway Maintenance

• Coordinate and participate in pothole patching, base repairs, crack sealing, and asphalt/concrete work.
• Inspect roadways for surface damage or hazards and determine repair needs.
• Maintain inventory of repair materials and ensure timely completion of work orders.

Mowing & Vegetation Control

• Supervise mowing crews responsible for maintaining roadside ditches, rights-of-way, and city properties.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of mowing equipment and brush cutters.
• Coordinate seasonal mowing schedules and storm debris removal as needed.

Signage & Traffic Control

• Oversee installation, replacement, and maintenance of street signs, traffic control signs, and pavement markings.
• Ensure signs meet MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards and are placed safely and correctly.
• Maintain sign inventory and report damaged or missing signs for replacement.

Emergency Response & Support

• Respond to after-hours emergencies including storm cleanup, debris removal, and hazard mitigation.
• Assist in road closures, detour setup, and recovery operations during severe weather events.
• Support storm preparedness by inspecting and maintaining road infrastructure.

Other Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of street repair methods, traffic control standards, and mowing operations.
• Ability to lead crews, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and using basic hand/power tools.
• Familiarity with MUTCD standards and work zone safety.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in street maintenance, mowing, or public works operations.
• Supervisory experience preferred.