JOB DESCRIPTION
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to approve a proposed updated Maintenance Foreman job description as contained in the draft dated July 7, 2022.
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Background:
To update the job description with current requirements. No impact on salary.
Attached for reference is the 1985 job description along with the new draft.
Proposed Job Description
TOWN OF LEDYARD
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN
NATURE OF WORK:
Plans, manages, tracks, supervises, and performs repairs and maintenance of trucks, tractors, road machinery and other motor driven and mechanical equipment. Performs other related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the direction and supervision of the Highway Superintendent and/or Director of Public Works.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises Mechanics and other personnel as assigned by the Highway Superintendent and/or Director of Public Works.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Plans and coordinates vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Participates in the evaluation of Town fleet needs.
Acquires proposals for vehicle/equipment replacement, refurbishment, and maintenance and assesses these in collaboration with the Highway Superintendent and/or Director of Public Works.
Provides for the purchase and delivery of parts, accessories and materials used in the maintenance of Town vehicles.
Maintains accurate service records for all Town vehicles.
Repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, light equipment, snowplows, hoists, spreaders, scrapers, cranes, sprayers, tractors, and other machinery.
Provides preventive maintenance and service work for Town vehicles.
Directs/manages the repair of damaged Town vehicle bodies and chassis.
Operates motor vehicles - drive trucks and snowplows; operate chain saws and other small power equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with Town Officials, public officials, the general public, other departments and agencies, and co-workers.
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