Highway Department Road Foreman
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2077
- Description
TOWN OF MONKTON ROAD FOREMAN JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: This position is to serve as the working supervisor of the Town of Monkton Highway Crew carrying out a variety of highway related tasks. This person is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Monkton Highway Department. This position requires experience with personnel management, all aspects of highway, road and bridge construction and maintenance; employee and contractor oversight, heavy and light equipment operation and maintenance, job safety, mechanical ability, record keeping and communicative skills, assistance with budget development, state and federal grant writing, and any other related tasks as assigned by the Selectboard. Willingness to work with the Selectboard to set priorities for road projects and improvements is also must.
Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Hours: Requires a flexible schedule which will include nights and weekends for winter maintenance and emergencies.
Pay Range and Benefits: $30-40/hour negotiable based on experience; full health insurance benefits (health, vision, and dental), paid overtime.
Level of Responsibility: The Road Foreman works under the broad supervision of the Selectboard and reports directly to the Selectboard, Road Liaison, or the Road Commissioner, if one is appointed.
Qualifications:
• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED;
• Commercial Driver's License, with proper endorsements and medical card;
• Significant construction or public works experience;
• Considerable knowledge of road construction and maintenance, culvert installation, etc.;
• Experience driving trucks, plowing snow and operating heavy and light equipment;
• Knowledge of highway maintenance practices and road repair techniques in all weather conditions;
• Experience or working knowledge of paving and paving materials and practices;
• Experience and knowledge with grading gravel roads and ditching for drainage;
• Ability to perform routine service and maintenance of Highway Department equipment;
• Ability to inspect roads of Monkton on a timely basis during winter snow and emergency weather events
• Be available within 20 minutes when needed.Major Duties: Include, but not be limited to the following:
• Plan, supervise and coordinate daily highway department operations and projects. This is a "working foreman" position and requires ability to operate all town equipment and perform the same jobs as other department employees when necessary;
• Monitor department operations and respond to problems on a daily basis, including responding to complaints by the public in a timely manner as prioritized in collaboration with the Selectboard Highway Liaison.
• Reviews and approves administrative requirements of Road Crew, including daily timesheets, daily work logs, vehicle logs, etc.;
• Supervise highway personnel to obtain top quality productivity, work ethic, efficiency, employee satisfaction and morale.
• Ensure proper safety procedures are followed;
• Raise any personnel problems or issues to the attention of the Selectboard.
• Oversee employee training requirements;
• Maintain accurate records and submit invoices to the Town Treasurer in a timely fashion;
• Carry out a regular maintenance schedule for routine and preventative maintenance of equipment and keep records on all major pieces of equipment;
• Recognize and communicate to supervisor any priority projects or problems;
• Recommend, communicate and cooperate with supervisor as appropriate in all areas and specifically in:
• Direct bidding process for purchase of supplies, equipment and contracted services as per approved budgets;
• Develop department budget and monitor spending versus budget throughout the year;
• Make recommendations for hiring/firing/promoting of highway employees;
• Develop (and modify as needed) job descriptions for highway employees and provide an annual written performance review of each employee based on job descriptions;
• Assist with review of plans, cost estimates and specifications for highway projects;
• Follow weather conditions affecting highways and make provisions for any extra maintenance required.
• Ensure 24 hour coverage for emergency situations. High priority to winter maintenance: plowing sanding and salting operations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state and local statutes and regulations affecting department operations.
• Ensure that all employees maintain all required licenses and certifications required to perform their jobs;
• Comply with crew drug testing requirements;
• Perform any such other work as deemed necessary by supervisor;
• Maintain roads to Vermont Agency of Transportation Standards.
Term of Employment: The Road Foreman will be hired by the Selectboard after interview(s) and reference checks. Terms of employment, compensation and benefits will be set by the Selectboard. Six-month probationary period will be a condition of employment. The Road Foreman will pass a mandated drug test prior to start of work in compliance with requirements of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns and will be subject to random drug testing during his or her employment.Evaluations: Annual evaluations detailing the performance of the Road Foreman will be performed by Selectboard or the Road Commissioner, if appointed, during which the Foreman will be afforded an opportunity to respond to the evaluation.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Town of Monkton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Compensation and Benefits Salary and benefit package, including vacation, sick time and insurance, will be negotiated with the Selectboard annually and will be based on satisfactory job performance.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit a letter of interest outlining your experience and qualifications for the position to selectboard@monktonvt.com & townadministrator@monktonvt.com. If you have any questions, please email selectboard@monktonvt.com & townadministrator@monktonvt.com.
You may also submit your letter in person at Monkton Town Hall or via mail:
PO Box 12
Monkton, VT
05469-0012The Town of Monkton will be accepting applications until the position is filled.
Disclaimers: The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and should not be considered a comprehensive statement of duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements. Additional duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements may be assigned, with or without notice, at any time. This job description is neither an employment contract nor a promise of work for any specific length of time.
- Title
- Highway Department Road Foreman
- Application Deadline
- 12/20/2025
- Location
- Town of Monkton, VT
- Application URL
- monktonvt.com
Contact Information
- Name
- Wilbur, Stanley
- Phone Number
- (802) 453-3828
- townadministrator@monktonvt.com
- Best Method of Contact