Reports to Selectboard overall, but operates under general supervision of the Road Commissioner. The Selectboard may specify tasks through directives to the Municipal Administrator.

This position requires experience with personnel management, all aspects of highway and bridge construction and maintenance, employee and contractor oversight, equipment operation and maintenance, job safety, mechanical ability, record keeping and communicative skills, assistance with budget development, any other tasks assigned by the Selectboard.

Essential Functions of the Job:

~ Plan, supervise and coordinate daily highway department operations and projects. This is a "working foreman" position and requires ability to operate all town equipment and perform the same jobs as other department employees when necessary.

~ Monitor department operations and respond to problems on a daily basis, including complaints by the public. Relate to Town citizens in a professional, courteous and respectful manner, appropriately responding to their complaints. Where unsure how to handle a complaint, communicate with the Road Commissioner and/or Municipal Administrator for assistance.

~ Review and verify employee time sheets and submit to Payroll Officer on specified day. Ensure that employees assign hours to the proper time sheet labor category.

~ Supervise highway personnel to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction and morale. Ensure proper safety procedures are followed, bring unusual personnel problems to the attention of the Road Commissioner or Municipal Administrator. Oversee employee training requirements.

~ Maintain accurate records of all purchases. Use purchase order system for purchases. Review and code invoices for proper budget category and submit to Payroll Officer weekly.

~ Carry out a regular maintenance schedule for routine and preventative maintenance of equipment and keep records on all major pieces of equipment.

~ Recognize and communicate to Road Commissioner and or Municipal Administrator any priority projects or problems.

~ Recommend, communicate and cooperate with the Road Commissioner and or Municipal Administrator as appropriate in all areas and specifically in:

a) Bidding for purchase of supplies, equipment and contracted services as per approved budgets;

b) Development of department budget;

c) Make recommendations for hiring/firing of highway employees.

d) Develop (and modify as needed) job descriptions for highway employees and provide annual written performance review of each employee based on job descriptions.

e) Communicate important department activities to Road Commissioner and or Municipal Administrator on a regular basis. Meet with the Selectboard as needed. Submit reports to Selectboard when requested.

f) Assist with review of plans, cost estimates and specifications for highway projects.

~ Follow weather conditions affecting highways and make provisions for any extra maintenance required. Ensure 24 hour coverage for emergency situations. High priority to winter maintenance: plowing sanding and salting operations. Requires night and weekend work.

~ Use the town's Road Surface Management System as an aid to prioritize highway projects.

~ Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state and local statutes and regulations affecting department operations. Ensure that all employees maintain all required licenses or certifications required to perform their jobs.

~ Any other tasks as assigned by the Selectboard relating to town operations.

Education/Training:

~ High school education or equivalent.

~ Education, training or work experience in civil engineering or related field beneficial.

Experience:

~ Five years experience with heavy equipment operation, road construction and road maintenance.

~ Experience or working knowledge of paving and paving materials and practices, bridge maintenance, drainage and culvert construction.

Important Skills/Requirements:

~ Ability to read blueprints, surveys and job specifications.

~ Ability to carry out complex written or oral directives or instructions.

~ Ability to use a transit to establish grades and lay out projects.

~ Advanced mechanical skills a plus.

~ Ability to work with and effectively supervise employees.

~ CDL with endorsements and a clean driving record.

~ Ability to exercise good judgment when carrying out duties and to maintain good working relationships with the public and fellow employees.

~ Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks such as bending, lifting, carrying, digging, etc. in all weather conditions.

~ Final offer of employment subject to passing a physical.

Term of Employment:

Hired by the Selectboard after interviews and reference checks. Terms of employment, compensation, and benefits set by the Selectboard and governed by Personnel Policy. Six month probationary period a condition of employment.

Evaluations: Annual evaluations detailing the performance of the Road Foreman. The Foreman will be afforded an opportunity to respond to the evaluation. A six month review will be prepared and continued employment will be based on a satisfactory review.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary and benefit package to be negotiated with the Selectboard (subject to Personnel Policy) annually and based on satisfactory job performance.

Adopted by Selectboard on 03/18/02