Road Foreman - Transportation & Engineering
Denton County Denton, TX
- Location: Denton, TX
- Categories: Engineering, Facilities Management, Transportation or Transit
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Mar 05, 2026
Job Description:
Road Foreman - Transportation & Engineering
Description
DescriptionTHIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Foreman performs supervisory and skilled technical work for county road and bridge crews in an assigned district. Employee is responsible for supervising maintenance of various county machinery and vehicles. Work involves supervising and participating in construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, and inspecting work performed. This position also inspects work sites to ensure use of proper safety precautions. Employee is also responsible for determining and obtaining equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform assignments and performing routine personnel administration functions pertaining to subordinates.
Examples of Duties
Oversees all personnel functions of department, including disciplining, interviewing, and hiring employees; conducts employee evaluations.
Schedules and oversees all daily work assignments of employees; completes daily reports as necessary.
Inspects work sites for quality of work as well as for compliance with all established laws, policies, procedures, and safety precautions.
Ensures employees receive proper training on all processes of the department.
Maintains an on call status to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations as necessary.
Trouble shoots equipment issues and determines problem; fixes problem or schedules for equipment to be repaired as necessary.
Prepares and approves budget and purchase order requisitions.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
May receive and investigate complaints from the general public and other departments.
Directs supervises, and participates in activities of county road and bridge construction and maintenance; ensures all established policies and procedures are followed.
Prepares list of possible roads to be overlaid or seal coated, including a total cost estimate; prepares cost estimates related to projects as necessary.
Communicates with vendors to coordinate delivery and supply of asphalt needed to complete scheduled job.
Obtains equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform assignments; routes equipment to proper job site.
Communicates with landowners and/or utility companies to obtain right of ways and permission to work on property.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and a minimum six years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Depending on the area of assignment, other certifications and licenses may be required for this position.
Road Foreman
Must possess a Class C driver’s license issued by the State of Texas.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License with “N” endorsement issued by the State of Texas preferred.
Supplemental Information
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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
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Closing Date/Time: Continuous