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City of Boston

Highway Maintenance Foreperson

MAOther

9mo

Overview

This is a provisional appointment.

Brief Job Description (essential Functions Of The Job)

Under the direct supervision of a Supervisor of Highway Maintenance, supervises a group of employees engaged in the making of minor repairs of streets, street cleaning (by hand or machine).

Responsibilities

  • Sanding of icy streets and roads, snow plowing activities, and the cleaning of motor equipment used in highway maintenance.
  • Performs related work as required.
  • Performs the duties of a Supervisor when designated to do so.

Required to work in any emergency as directed by the Commissioner of Public Works.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

  • Applicants must have at least three (3) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid experience in a semiskilled or skilled labor position.
  • Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and be able to focus on detail as required by the job.
  • Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.

Boston Residency Required

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-14

Hours: 40 per week

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation. For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.