The Mackinac County Road Commission has an immediate opening for an experienced Highway Construction/Maintenance Foreman to join their team in Engadine, Michigan.
This position requires someone who enjoys being out in the field. While there will be deskwork involved, this is a working position that is on-the-go and active. The ideal candidate has experience with public works and/or transportation and managing large projects that include planning, coordinating, and supervising construction and maintenance of the County highway system and bridges.
WHAT WE OFFER.
- $33.50 – $37.29 per hour starting pay based on your knowledge and experience.
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
- MERS defined contribution retirement plan.
- Paid holidays, paid sick, and paid vacation time.
- Employee assistance program.
- Company vehicle, cell phone, and work boot allowance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO.
- Oversee road and bridge construction projects, staffing, and highway equipment.
- Develop work schedules for construction projects and staffing.
- Supervise maintenance staff including hiring, training, performance evaluation, addressing employee issues as needed, timecard review, and expense approval.
- Provide budget recommendations; assists with planning and implementing road maintenance, equipment and construction budgets.
- Conduct studies and recommends new methods for improved maintenance and construction projects.
- Inventory control and purchasing of maintenance material.
- Meet/coordinate road construction and maintenance activities with project partners, commission staff, local officials, contractors, and other public agencies in the area.
- Represent the Road Commission to the public, speak with various community groups, and attend meetings, as needed.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.
- Experience in road construction, maintenance and related equipment, civil engineering practices related to road construction/maintenance, and/or transportation preferred; a background in MDOT or road commission work, a bonus.
- Valid driver’s license and Class A CDL required.
- Supervisory and project management/construction engineering background highly preferred. This position manages other individuals.
- Must be detail oriented and analytical to investigate, evaluate, and inspect county road projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage teams by maintaining and promoting a positive attitude and work environment.
- Ability to work under time constraints to ensure deadlines are met.
- Basic computer skills with ability to use general office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to travel throughout Mackinac County to worksites/meetings, as needed, in a company provided vehicle.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time.
SOUND LIKE YOU? Take the next step and apply online at mackinaccounty.hirescore.com
