• Job Description

  Req#: 4931804

  CITY OF KINGMAN

  STREET MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

  PUBLIC WORKS

  $ 20.38- $24.45 /HOURLY

  $42,398 - $50,861/ANNUALLY

  (HIRE IN RANGE; DOQ)

  POSITION IS FLSA NON-EXEMPT

  Learn more about our Benefits & Wellness Incentives

  APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5/20/25 5:00 PM

  
  

  OVERVIEW
  The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain Ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes, and the Colorado River.
  With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety, and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive.
  

  For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our Open Finance Portal , Choose Kingman Economic Development page, and our Go Kingman tourism page for more information.

  GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

  As directed by the crew leader, coordinates, oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of streets, parking lots and curb gutters by sealing, patching, filling cracks and painting; installing and replacing traffic signs; laying-out permanent markings; grading areas to specifications; and, performing traffic control.

  Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the operation of medium - heavy duty equipment maintaining city streets and right-of- ways, drainage easements or other Public Works maintenance activities as assigned. Performs operations according to required standards; and performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks. Work requires considerable skill in manipulating medium to heavy motor equipment and constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents. Assignments are outlined in detail by supervisors. Standard procedures are followed and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy in operation.

  SUPERVISION RECEIVED

  Works under the supervision of the Crew Leader or designated person.

  SUPERVISION EXERCISED

  May provide instructions and advice to other employees on an assignment basis. May supervise temporary employees, community service workers, and DOC Inmate workers as directed, or as assigned by Supervisor/Crew Leader. May supervise or lead street department personnel during maintenance activities as assigned.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent;
  • At least 1 year of experience leading crew activities with four (4) years’ experience involving the use of heavy equipment, two (2) of which must have been related to utility or street systems.
  • Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class A.
  • Based on assignment, may be required to participate and obtain NIMS (National Incident Management System) training certifications.

  Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it.

  • Assists in leading, training, and reviewing crews' work within the assigned department/division as designated by the crew leader.
  • Monitors work under progress and upon completion for compliance with standards and with plans and directions as designated by the crew leader.
  • Ensures the timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
  • Ensures that crew leader and department management is informed of critical issues.
  • Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Maintains harmonious relationships and provides excellent customer service.
  • Performs a wide variety of street construction and maintenance procedures through operating one or more of the following pieces of equipment skillfully, safely and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations to: including back-hoes, dump trucks, belly dump trucks, water trucks, asphalt patching trucks, chip sealing machines, milling machines, graders, chip spreaders, loaders, oil boot trucks, street sweepers/brooms, jetter/inductor trucks, street rollers, man-lifts, tampers, plate compactors, snow plows and other related construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Operates trucks or equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies. May drive trucks or various other equipment when traveling to and from job sites.
  • Operates fork lifts, jackhammers, mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and other small equipment and power/hand tools to maintain street and utility systems, as needed.
  • Installs or assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
  • Works as a laborer and works with other personnel in shoveling, raking, patching pot holes, cleaning weeds and general labor work.
  • Installs, maintains and removes temporary traffic control devices for related to maintenance activities, special events, and accidents. Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
  • Assists with clean-up operations at accidents, spills and other emergency situations.
  • Assists in signs and markings operations; assists with other divisions and departments in street related activities; provides traffic control assistance and labor to the traffic signal section; assists with Blue Staking; cleans drainage ditches, storm drain pipe and catch basins.
  • Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
  • Assists others in backing their equipment and safe operation during work activities.
  • Performs pre and post trip equipment according to CDL requirements.
  • Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
  • Supervises and leads DOC Inmate Labor as trained and assigned.
  • Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
  • Providing customer service, and communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
  • May be required to work early mornings, evenings, nights, holidays or weekends as needed.
  • Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.

  PERIPHERAL DUTIES

  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Performs special assignments as requested.
  • May serve on a variety of employee committees.

  KNOWLEDGE

  • Considerable knowledge of medium to heavy-equipment operating principles and traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in equipment operation.
  • Functions, operating methods, and care required of a wide variety of heavy and complex construction equipment used on various jobs such as excavating, working to grade, rolling and related work.
  • Considerable knowledge of work zone traffic control signing and flagging in accordance with MUTCD standards;
  • Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations; Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street and utility maintenance work and Blue Stake laws and markings.

  SKILLS

  • Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability provide instruction, lead assigned crew(s) and inspire confidence
  • Ability to communicate with customers, sub-contractors, supervisors, and the public in a courteous manner.
  • Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation.
  • Ability to use basic computer skills to enter time, record materials, check emails, etc.
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
  • Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
  • Preparing and maintaining records.
  • Observe and adhere to proper safety precautions.
  • Skill in the care and operation of assigned equipment in a safe and effective manner; Identifying maintenance needs and mechanical problems and correcting or referring for repair; Troubleshooting problems; Maintaining and handling applicable equipment.
  • Troubleshoot problems.

  
  ABILITIES

  • Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
  • Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
  • Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift, carry; push, pull, and otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Effectively supervise and lead DOC Inmate Labor Resources.
  • Mediate crew conflicts to acceptable resolution.
  • Establish and maintain safe work zones.
  • Establish effective, cooperative working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
  • Perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
  • Drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. See Physical Demands.

  COMMITMENT TO SAFETY & WELLNESS

  It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

  DISCLAIMER

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.

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