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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: General Foreman (Control Devices)
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: February 1997
ORG/POS #: 2250/1766
JOB
OBJECTIVE: To plan and direct the fabrication,
installation, and maintenance of traffic control and informational signs, parking
meters, and pavement markings.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives general direction from the Public Works
Operations Manager.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans,
schedules, and directs fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and
replacement of traffic control, informational signs and parking meters;
schedules and directs the installation of pavement markings, including paint,
thermoplastic, and preformed plastics.
2. Reviews
blueprints and work orders for determining schedule priorities.
3. Requisitions
or purchases needed supplies and materials; provides technical information used
in the preparation of specifications for materials to be purchased by
competitive bids; recommends the purchase or replacement of equipment requiring
special approval or budget adjustment.
4. Prepares
tentative budget figures for the Sign Shop, Meter Shop, and an estimate of
materials required for completing street striping projects, sign installation,
and replacement projects.
5. Selects
applicants to fill vacant positions or current employees to be promoted;
provides training for new employees in the operation of pavement markings and
sign fabrication equipment; provides training for all division employees
regarding safety precautions, the use of equipment manuals and federal and
state sign regulations manuals.
6. Receives
and investigates citizen complaints regarding sign placement or installation
and citizen requests for special sign installation; receives citizen and police
reports of accidents involving signs; assigns a work crew to perform the
required maintenance, repair, or replacement.
7. Prepares
work order information for the Management Information System (MIS) scheduling
and project tracking system; operates computer to retrieve work order data for
various reports.
8. Operates
a City vehicle to inspect a sample of sign installation and maintenance
projects to ensure that preestablished specifications and guidelines are
followed.
9. Maintains
daily records of time worked for employees and equipment and materials used for
each project.
JOB TITLE: General Foreman (Control Devices)
JOB
DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
10. Provides
technical information regarding specific sign installation or pavement marking
projects; provides information to the Traffic Engineering Division regarding
special signs or other needed control devices.
11. Develops
special procedures to test the performance of new sign or pavement marking
equipment and materials.
12. Prepares
and performs preventive maintenance on sign fabrication and pavement marking
equipment.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs
other related duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides immediate
supervision to Foreman I (Control Devices), Leader, Crew Leader, Laborer,
Sign Maintenance Worker, Traffic Sign Fabricator, and Meter Repair Worker II.
JOB SPECIFICATION
GENERAL FOREMAN (CONTROL
DEVICE)
GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of average
difficulty in planning and directing the fabrication, installation, and
maintenance of traffic control and informational signs and pavement markings.
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: February 1997
EXAMPLES
OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Plans,
schedules, and directs fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and
replacement of traffic control, informational signs and parking meters;
schedules and directs the installation of pavement markings, including paint,
thermoplastic, and preformed plastics.
Reviews
blueprints and work orders for determining schedule priorities.
Requisitions
or purchases needed supplies and materials; provides technical information used
in the preparation of specifications for materials to be purchased by
competitive bids; recommends the purchase or replacement of equipment requiring
special approval or budget adjustment.
Prepares
tentative budget figures for the Sign Shop, Meter Shop, and an estimate of
materials required for completing street striping projects, sign installation,
and replacement projects.
Selects
applicants to fill vacant positions or current employees to be promoted;
provides training for new employees in the operation of pavement markings and
sign fabrication equipment; provides training for all division employees
regarding safety precautions, the use of equipment manuals and federal and
state sign regulations manuals.
Receives and
investigates citizen complaints regarding sign placement or installation and
citizen requests for special sign installation; receives citizen and police
reports of accidents involving signs; assigns a work crew to perform the required
maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Prepares work
order information for the Management Information System (MIS) scheduling and
project tracking system; operates computer to retrieve work order data for
various reports.
Operates a
City vehicle to inspect a sample of sign installation and maintenance projects
to ensure that preestablished specifications and guidelines are followed.
Maintains
daily records of time worked for employees and equipment and materials used for
each project.
Provides technical
information regarding specific sign installation or pavement marking projects;
provides information to the Traffic Engineering Division regarding special
signs or other needed control devices.
Develops
special procedures to test the performance of new sign or pavement marking
equipment and materials.
JOB TITLE: General Foreman (Control Devices)
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
Prepares and
performs preventive maintenance on sign fabrication and pavement marking
equipment.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Good
knowledge
of the characteristics and application requirements of pavement marking and
materials, including paints, thermoplastics, and preformed plastics.
Good
knowledge
of basic electronics and the principles of electro-mechanical control devices.
Some
knowledge
of hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, compressors, and spray mechanisms.
Some
knowledge
of mechanical clockworks.
Some
knowledge
of budgeting processes.
Some
knowledge
of federal, state, and local traffic sign regulations and specifications.
Skill in the operation of hand
tools and light power tools.
Skill in the operation of metal
working equipment.
Skill in the operation of medium
and heavy-duty vehicles.
Ability to communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing.
Ability to set priorities for
pavement marking and sign installation projects.
Ability to direct the activities of
sign fabrication installation and maintenance employees.
Ability to keep detailed records.
Ability to read maps and
engineering drawings.
Ability to operate a computer
terminal keyboard.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of
high school or a vocational technical school course; at least two (2) years
of experience in the operation and maintenance of complex equipment or in
the use of paint and surface materials; at least one (1) year of supervisory
experience; OR any equivalent
combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities.
JOB TITLE: General Foreman (Control Devices)
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess
a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before
employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this
position.
JOB TITLE: General Foreman (Control Devices)
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
The physical
demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Physical Requirements |
Yes |
No |
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Lifting (lbs.) |
20 |
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Carrying (lbs.) |
20 |
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Stooping, Bending |
ü |
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Kneeling, Squatting |
ü |
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Walking |
ü |
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Standing |
ü |
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Sitting |
ü |
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Climbing, Balancing (e.g.,
climbing and working from ladder) |
ü |
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Use of Hands to Finger,
Handle, or Feel |
ü |
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Physical Coordination
(sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
ü |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
ü |
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Close Vision (clear vision
at 20" or less) |
ü |
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Distance Vision (clear
vision at 20' or more) |
ü |
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Color Vision (ability to
identify and distinguish colors) |
ü |
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Depth Perception (ability
to judge distance spatial relationships) |
ü |
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Hearing |
ü |
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The environmental conditions
marked below are common to this job:
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Work Environment |
Yes |
No |
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Outdoor Weather Conditions |
ü |
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Wet, Humid Conditions
(non-weather) |
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ü |
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Work Near Moving
Mechanical Parts |
ü |
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Work in High, Precarious
Places |
ü |
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Fumes or Dust |
ü |
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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals |
ü |
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Extreme Heat (non-weather
over 90º F.) |
|
ü |
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Low Noise (e.g., business
office) |
ü |
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Moderate Noise (e.g.,
light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
ü |
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Loud Noise (e.g.,
jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) |
|
ü |