Job Information
Kansas Employer Bridge Foreman in Emporia, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12899853
JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-exempt* supervisory position. Duties involve responsibility for planning, assigning, supervising, and inspecting the work of crews engaged in all phases of bridge and culvert projects.
The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.
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II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
a. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, citizens, coworkers, and management.
b. Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
c. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
d. Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.
e. Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.
f. Learn and follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
g. Adhere to proper operating methods and monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
h. Perform job in a safe manner with full consideration given to personal safety of yourself, fellow crew members and the public.
i. Perform inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist in the servicing and repair of same.
j. Observe roads, bridges, culverts, ditches and road signs for maintenance needs and reports problem areas to the Road Supervisor.
k. Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
l. Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
m. Turn in daily time sheets and mileage logs as required.
n. Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
o. Perform special projects as assigned by the Road Supervisor.
p. Enforce safety rules and regulations.
q. Inspect work progress, equipment, maintenance, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
r. Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
s. Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks and responsible for keeping crew members busy throughout the workday.
t. Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
u. Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
v. Receive and resolve questions and complaints from the general public regarding specific situations of concern pertaining to areas of assignment.
w. Plan, schedule, supervise and review all work related to the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of all bridge and culvert projects as assigned by the Road Supervisor.
x. Coordinates and schedules equipment and personnel needs with the Road Supervisor on an \"as needed\" basis depending on the project requirements.