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City of Detroit Street Maintenance Foreman in Detroit, Michigan
Street Maintenance Foreman
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Street Maintenance Foreman
Salary
$47,844.00 - $55,454.00 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20243612143DPWPA
Department
Dept of Public Works
Division
Solid Waste Management
Opening Date
01/14/2025
Closing Date
1/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
6300
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Under general supervision and in accordance with departmental rules, plans, and specifications supervises a large crew or a number of small crews engaged in constructing, laying, repairing, widening, or maintaining all types of pavements or sidewalks, and is responsible for efficient utilization of staff and equipment. Work is subject to inspection at irregular intervals.
Examples of Duties
Supervises a large crew or several small crews engaged in street or sidewalk maintenance or construction.
Reviews plans and specification for each job, or where no plans exist, inspects work location, estimates quantities of labor and materials required, plans methods of doing work and number of workers and equipment required.
Schedules the work with supervisor to secure most efficient use of workers and equipment.
Assigns tasks to individuals, watches the progress of the work, and sees that work is done according to plan and to established standard of quality and workmanship, on each job.
Helps workers solve problems and keeps operation on a normal schedule.
Observes arrival of materials and notifies source if timing is not right.
Ensures that equipment arrives on scheduled and is kept in operation.
Ensures that workers report on time, that sufficient tools and supplies are on the job and accounted for at all times.
Determines whether to allow employees time off for personal reasons, takes indicated disciplinary actions.
Administers first aid in event of injury, and sees that proper safety measures are followed.
Evaluates performance of workers, materials, and equipment.
Report on work progress, problems, and evaluations.
Minimum Qualifications
High School graduation or G.E.D.
Two years experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of pavements, footing, walls, curbs, and sidewalks, preferably including one year of supervisory experience in this work.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 01/14/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
01
What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?
NO High School Diploma or GED
High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree or higher
02
How many years experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of pavements, footing, walls, curbs, and sidewalks do you possess?
One year or less
At least two years
At least three years
More than three years
Required Question
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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