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Street Maintenance Foreman

Salary

$47,844.00 - $55,454.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20251612143DPWPA

Department

Dept of Public Works

Division

DPW Street Maintenance

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

6300

+ Description

+ Benefits

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Description

Under general supervision and in accordance with departmental rules, plans, and specifications supervises a large crew or a number of small crews engaged in constructing, laying, repairing, widening, or maintaining all types of pavements or sidewalks, and is responsible for efficient utilization of staff and equipment. Work is subject to inspection at irregular intervals.

Examples of Duties

1. Supervises a large crew or several small crews engaged in street or sidewalk maintenance or construction.

2. Reviews plans and specification for each job, or where no plans exist, inspects work location, estimates quantities of labor and materials required, plans methods of doing work and number of workers and equipment required.

3. Schedules the work with supervisor to secure most efficient use of workers and equipment.

4. Assigns tasks to individuals, watches the progress of the work, and sees that work is done according to plan and to established standard of quality and workmanship, on each job.

5. Helps workers solve problems and keeps operation on a normal schedule.

6. Observes arrival of materials and notifies source if timing is not right.

7. Ensures that equipment arrives on scheduled and is kept in operation.

8. Ensures that workers report on time, that sufficient tools and supplies are on the job and accounted for at all times.

9. Determines whether to allow employees time off for personal reasons, takes indicated disciplinary actions.

10. Administers first aid in event of injury, and sees that proper safety measures are followed.

11. Evaluates performance of workers, materials, and equipment.

12. Report on work progress, problems, and evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduation or G.E.D.

Two years experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of pavements, footing, walls, curbs, and sidewalks, preferably including one year of supervisory experience in this work.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 07/14/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?

+ No High School or GED

+ Has completed High School or GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree or Higher

02

How many years of experience do you possess in the construction, maintenance, and repair of pavements, footing, walls, curbs, and sidewalks?

+ Less than one year

+ Less than two years

+ At least two years

+ At least three years

+ Three years or more

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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