Street Maintenance Sub-Foreman (Promotional Opportunity)
City of DetroitAbout the role
Posting number: 20261612131PDWmm
Department: Dept of Public Works
Division: DPW Street Maintenance
Job classification: Street Maintenance Sub-Foreman
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Maintenance
Summary
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
~ THIS POSITION IS FOR CURRENT ACTIVE CITY OF DETROIT EMPLOYEES.... to include ARPA & ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL SERVICE STAFF EMPLOYEES ~
Under general supervision, assists in the supervision of large crews or to supervise moderate size crews of persons engaged in alley, street or sidewalk construction or repair activities; oversees street environmental enhancement activities such as grass cutting and cleaning of freeway berms and street cleaning activities.
Examples of duties
1. Inspects work at irregular intervals.
2. Assists in supervising a large crew or moderate size crew.
3. Checks daily work schedule.
4. Checks trucks to see that proper tools and supplies are available.
5. Inspects work locations and examines work plans.
6. Estimates time requirements following accepted methods best suited to each problem.
7. Assigns tasks to workers, records amount of materials used and amount of work done.
8. Observes employees at work, ensuring effective and safe practices of mechanical equipment.
9. Report to superior problems encountered, work progress, materials used and performance of workers.
10. Performs difficult skilled or hazardous tasks requiring emergency attention, as required, in absence of foreman or as part of a training period taking charge of a new crew.
Qualifications
High School graduation or G.E.D.Preferable one year of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of roadway, concrete curb and sidewalk, safety zones, and/or street sweeping and cleaning.
Supplemental information
Evaluation Plan- Computerized Exam 70%
- Interview P/F%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.) 30%
- Total Computerized Assessment, Interview and Evaluation of T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for: - Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 08/01/2026
Traffic controls for street/highway construction and maintenance
Plans and specifications.
Worker safety standards.
Keeping simple records and making reports.
Tact in dealing with subordinates and the public
Resourcefulness in solving unusual or emergency paving problems.
Hazardous tasks, or those requiring emergency attention.
Listening and communicating tactfully
Understand and work from plans and specifications
Lead work crews in construction and street repair activities
Lead work crews involved in environmental enhancement activities such as grass cutting and cleaning of freeway berms, street sweeping, and street cleaning activities.
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