Jurisdiction: Village of McGraw

Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive

Adopted: 1/9/07

WORKING FOREPERSON (HIGHWAY)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is manual work of ordinary difficulty involving responsibility for acting as work leader over a group of laborers and equipment operators. A Working Foreperson serves as a “straw boss” and as such actively participates in work projects. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Leads and participates in the construction of gravel, macadam, asphalt, or concrete roads;

Leads and participates in excavation, drainage, and embankment projects;

Leads and participates in the cleaning of ditches, culverts, and basins, and leaf removal;

Leads and participates in the cutting of brush, trimming of trees, and setting of guide posts;

Leads and participates in snow removal activities;

Ensures that activities are conducted in accordance with highway safety rules and OSHA required mandates;

Leads and participates in general repair and construction of bridge projects;

Oversees the servicing of trucks and equipment;

Leads and participates in ordinary building, cleaning and maintenance tasks, including the park, library and Hendricks House;

Participates in operating heavy equipment in connection with above work;

Maintains tools and motor equipment;

Maintains inventory of and purchases parts and supplies necessary for operation of department;

Performs upkeep and repair of all village owned buildings;

Maintains village owned swimming pool;

Assists in installation, operation, maintenance and repair of sewer/water distribution systems;

Attends Village Board meetings to provide monthly status reports.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ability to lead and participate in the work of other laborers engaged in routine tasks;

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;

Ability to get along well with others;

Ability to prepare simple activity records and reports;

Dependability;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of experience in general labor or construction work or road work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid NYS Class B Driver’s License with air brake. Failure to maintain a NYS Class B Driver’s License with all endorsements will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.