Paving Foreman at COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Newnan, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

28.52

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equipment Operation, Construction, Grading, Paving, Concrete Work, Bridge Reconstruction, Utility Installation, Erosion Control, Record Keeping, Team Management, Safety Compliance, Problem Solving, Communication, Mathematical Computation, Project Coordination, Training

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Announcement Open Until Filled Grade 15: Minimum Wage $28.52 per hour Dept/Div: Road Department/N/A ---FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Definition of Work Performs difficult skilled work operating a variety of equipment to perform County projects, building and constructing bridges, sidewalks, curbs and gutter, and concrete walls, maintaining records of materials used and needed to complete projects, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor Division Chief and or Division Director. Close supervision is exercised over inmate crews as assigned. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a certified correctional officer or be able to become certified with 6 months of hire. Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Grading Foreman Operates a variety of equipment from small to heavy such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, crane, rollers, haul truck, and scrapers Performs clearing and grading such as mass dirt haul and fine grading Installs, repairs, and replaces new storm pipe, manholes, and junction boxes (any size 15’ to 102’ pipe, box culverts) Installs a variety of utilities for projects such as water lines, fire lines, sewer lines, utility conduits, gas lines, and county owed fiber Performs bridge reconstruction: pile driving, welding, guardrail installation, bridge abutments, beam installation and decking installation Pours concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutter, frames and pours stairs, and constructs and pours ADA ramps Repairs and maintains county septic systems as needed Installs erosion control devices as required by engineering drawings to meet standards of GASWCC Paving Foreman Operates a variety of equipment from small to heavy such as milling machines, asphalt paver, rollers, tack truck, walk behind tamps, asphalt brooms Performs resurfacing projects such as mill and in lay, overlay, pothole patching, etc Performs crack seal projects Monitors and coordinates the use of equipment and material used to obtain maximum productivity and cost efficiency for conducting jobs Calculates grade and quantities of material for projects Understands that they can be called upon to be on-call at any time during storm events Manages and directs some contractors and sub-contractors Trains a crew of inmates to perform work in the field and alongside the roadway Performs the duties of the Equipment Operators as necessary Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge related to industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances and laws; thorough knowledge of engineering and architectural drawings; thorough knowledge of GDC policy and POST manuals; ability to operate standard office equipment and software; thorough ability to operate various light and heavy duty equipment, various hand tools, levels, and lasers for grade control; general knowledge of cartograph; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records; ability to form and maintain relationships with citizens, contractors and sub-contractors, supervisors, engineers, and 911 for road closures and openings Education and Experience High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in construction and operation of equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Requirements This work requires the regular exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work frequently standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; no special hearing perception is required; work requires using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic); ability to have full range of motion to safely operate County vehicles/equipment. Special Requirements Prerequisite for this position is successful completion of a basic skills test that meets the standard for Peace Officer Standards and Training certification – if selected for consideration you will be provide information on the skills test. Obtain and maintain up to date Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission Level 1A Card. (Construction) Completion of Excavation/Trench Safety Course from National Safety Council. (Construction) Obtain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Correctional Officer certification and National Safety Council Flagger certifications within six months, which requires: * At least 18 years of age * A US Citizen * High School diploma or state issued GED Certificate * Possess good moral character * Complete a personal interview * Free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect exercising the essential tasks or duties of a peace officer * Successfully complete the POST Entrance Examinations (Accuplacer) * No felony convictions, misdemeanor of domestic violence or multiple misdemeanors Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records. Valid commercial driver's license Class B minimum and Class A minimum for the Hauling Heavy equipment in excess of 10,000 lbs. combination vehicles in the State of Georgia with favorable driving history (MVR). Revised: 1/6/2026

Responsibilities

The Paving Foreman operates various heavy equipment for paving and resurfacing projects, ensuring maximum productivity and cost efficiency. They also manage inmate crews and coordinate with contractors while performing essential construction tasks.