Crew Foreman Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi

• Position:

• Crew Foreman

• Department:

• Public Works

• Division:

• Health

• Rate of Pay:

• $15/hour

• Nature of Work:

• This is a skilled position in which the candidate will lead a crew to maintain the city right-of-ways, drains, ditches and alleys.

The Crew Foreman will supervise on a daily basis typically four to eight employees. Will work regular hours year-round with occasional overtime when the workload demands it and occasional night work; no shift work is required. The person in this position is on call only in the event of a storm or other emergency. Work is performed outdoors, in all weather conditions. This position has accountability for safety and legal issues related to the work for which the position is responsible. The Crew Foreman may be exposed to chemical and/or hazardous materials on a daily basis.

• Examples of Work:

• Manages subordinate personnel.
• Ensures safety of the public and subordinate personnel.
• Responsible for reporting to higher level management when equipment and vehicles are down.
• Completes daily work report sheets and submits at the end of the workweek.
• Operates departmental equipment such as riding mower, weed eater, edger, blower, etc.
• Clears debris from ditches, drains, and culverts.
• Provides daily maintenance of departmental vehicles and equipment. 

• Qualifications:

• A High School diploma, G.E.D, or better is required.
• The skills necessary for proper use of assigned equipment.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) with residents, elected officials and other City employees. 
• Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi driver’s license.