Highway Maintenance Foreman (4806-50)

Highway Maintenance Foreman (4806-50)

Deadline to Apply:

June 15, 2026

Work Location:

Various County Locations

Work Hours:

80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Starting Salary:

$30.84 per hour

FOR SERIOUS CONSIDEERATION SUBMIT A RESUME WITH APPLICATION

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life

Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Hamilton County Engineer's Office is seeking a Highway Maintenance Foreman to provide frontline leadership for a regional highway maintenance crew. This position is responsible for directing daily operations in roadways, bridges, and drainage maintenance while also serving as a key leader for employees in the field. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and strong leadership skills. The Foreman is expected to:

• Lead, mentor, and support employees in their daily work, addressing both professional and personal challenges that impact performance.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff, leadership, and the public.
• Make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining safety and accountability.
• Set the example by working alongside crews and demonstrating professionalism teamwork, and problem-solving.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and directs work crews in maintenance;
• Repair and construction of County roadways, bridges and drainage or ditch systems (e.g., patches and paves roadways, levels berms, cleans roads and ditches, installs culverts and ditches, replaces and installs drainage pipes and inlets, mows and cuts grass, trees and brush, performs sandblasting, painting and welding, installs and maintains guardrails, etc.);
• Schedules, assigns and reviews work of crew;
• Provides coaching" and "training" consistent with the organization's commitment to continuous learning and development;
• Ensures safety standards and fostering a "safety first" culture;
• Provides continuous respectful and objective feedback on individual employee performance to be used as part of a written annual performance evaluation consistent with the organization's commitment to personal and professional development and merit-based compensation;
• Recommends assignment and discipline;
• Receives and addresses grievances;
• Fosters initiative and culture of continuous improvement;
• Demonstrates and fosters teamwork, mutual respect and service to external citizens and co-workers;
• Provides daily leadership, guidance, and mentorship to crew members, promoting teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving in the field;
• Operates heavy and medium equipment (e.g., dump truck, roller, skid steer loader (with all applicable attachments), backhoe, sweeper, chipper, yard crane, bituminous distributor, tracked excavator, snow and ice equipment, chain saw, jackhammer, mowers of various sizes, etc.) and works with crews on maintenance projects to perform maintenance and repair functions;
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment;
• Balances hands-on work with leadership responsibilities, setting the example for professionalism, work ethic, and safety;
• Maintains work related records reflecting manpower, work progress, materials used, problems encountered and other relevant information;
• May perform specialty functions of the department (e.g., use of level, project inspector, highway inspector, etc.);
• Inspect bridges and culverts to determine need for and extent of repair;
• Collects and submits materials for study;
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed;
• Attends training and seminars, as directed;
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Highway Maintenance Foreman must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so;
• Performs other duties as assigned;

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, construction or related field, and three (3) years work experience in highway or bridge construction or maintenance or other related infrastructure projects of which at least one (1) of the years in a supervisory role; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants must have relevant experience in roadway or infrastructure maintenance, prior supervisory experience, and hold a valid Class A CDL. This is more than a technical position - it's a leadership role. We are looking for someone who can guide and develop people while ensuring safe, high-quality maintenance of Hamilton County's roads and bridges.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid state of residency driver's license. Must remain insurable under the County's vehicle insurance policy. Must possess a Class A CDL license.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, and other standard modern/business office equipment; two-way radio, motor vehicle, hand and/or power tools, backhoe, dump truck, skid loader, front end loader, maintenance equipment and tools, light and heavy motorized equipment; shoring equipment, asphalt paver, generators, street sweeper, air compressor.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employee ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed; has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, hazardous waste, unclean or unsanitary conditions, electrical shock; exposed to possibly injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals or life threatening situations; has exposure to fire, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; works second or third shift; exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently; occasionally lifts objects 50 pounds or less; occasionally carries objects 50 pounds or less; occasionally pushes objects 50 pounds or less; occasionally pulls objects 50 pounds or less.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium work.

In case of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, may be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of:

• County and departmental goals and objectives; county and departmental policies and procedures; English grammar and spelling;
• Electrical principles;
• Road construction; maintenance, and repair; utility construction, maintenance, and repair; general construction, maintenance, and repair; water distribution systems construction, maintenance, and repair; sewer construction, maintenance, and repair; medium and light duty vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; snow and ice removal;
• Employee training and development;
• Workplace safety; supervisory principles and practices;
• Office practices and procedures;
• Leadership approaches that motivate and support employees in both routine and high-stress situations;

Skills in:

• Typing; data entry;
• Word processing;
• Computer operation;
• Computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office); heavy duty motor vehicle and equipment operation; use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment;
• Snowplow operation;

Ability to:

• Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or picture form;
• Dealing with problems involving several variables within familiar context;
• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action;
• Apply management principles to solve agency problems;
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations;
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers;
• Communicate effectively; train or instruct others;
• Understand technical manuals and/or verbal instructions;
• Handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and public;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships; resolve complaints; listen actively, coach employees through challenges, and make fair, timely decisions to keep projects and people on track; travel to and gain access to worksite;
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions;