Road & Bridge Foreman

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2

Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent the Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily work assignments and supervising of assigned crew in areas related to maintenance on county roadways easements and culverts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares schedules and oversees daily work assignments performs all jobs in a safe and timely manner
Ensures that workers obey all safety & policy regulations
Documents all work activities develop traffic control plan work zone plan and utility locate request.
Investigates service requests communicate with supervisor document and determine a solution
Operates light and heavy construction equipment as needed inspects equipment to verify that no hazardous conditions exist
Prepare and utilize road materials as needed including: asphalt gravel limestone concrete and crack sealer etc.
Trains employees on use of all tools and equipment utilized
Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

Experience:

Three (3) years of road maintenance experience

Certification:

Must posses a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)with Tanker Endorsement (Endorsement can be acquired within 180 days)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided
Ability to document activities both written and electronic; utilize work order management system
Ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of management staff and public
Knowledgeable of leadership skills principles methods practices materials equipment traffic control and tools used in road & drainage maintenance operations
Knowledgeable of Harris County specifications and drawings

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

Three (3) years of supervisory experience (preferred)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-time Regular
40 hours a week Day or Night Shift Hours may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekend evening hours or holidays may be required during special events. Situations may require additional hours without prior notice. Required to work on-site during an emergency event.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent
Supervises Positions: OPIII

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work is on active construction sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals dust fumes and combustible materials. Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures. Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g. hard hats respirator masks gloves etc.).
Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools materials and equipment over rough terrain; climbing reaching and bending. Frequently required to walk sit talk drive hear bend stoop twist and balance.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Position DescriptionWhat you will do at Harris County Precinct 2Under general supervision of Public Works Superintendent the Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily work assignments and supervising of assigned crew in areas related to maintenance on county roadways easements and culverts.Essenti...

Position Description

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares schedules and oversees daily work assignments performs all jobs in a safe and timely manner
Ensures that workers obey all safety & policy regulations
Documents all work activities develop traffic control plan work zone plan and utility locate request.
Investigates service requests communicate with supervisor document and determine a solution
Operates light and heavy construction equipment as needed inspects equipment to verify that no hazardous conditions exist
Prepare and utilize road materials as needed including: asphalt gravel limestone concrete and crack sealer etc.
Trains employees on use of all tools and equipment utilized
Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

Experience:

Three (3) years of road maintenance experience

Certification:

Must posses a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)with Tanker Endorsement (Endorsement can be acquired within 180 days)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must be proficient in multi-tasking to meet deadlines provided
Ability to document activities both written and electronic; utilize work order management system
Ability to work in a professional manner with all levels of management staff and public
Knowledgeable of leadership skills principles methods practices materials equipment traffic control and tools used in road & drainage maintenance operations
Knowledgeable of Harris County specifications and drawings

Preferences

Experience:

Three (3) years of supervisory experience (preferred)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-time Regular
40 hours a week Day or Night Shift Hours may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekend evening hours or holidays may be required during special events. Situations may require additional hours without prior notice. Required to work on-site during an emergency event.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To Position: Public Works Superintendent
Supervises Positions: OPIII

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work is on active construction sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals dust fumes and combustible materials. Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures. Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g. hard hats respirator masks gloves etc.).
Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools materials and equipment over rough terrain; climbing reaching and bending. Frequently required to walk sit talk drive hear bend stoop twist and balance.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.