Street Maintenance Foreman in La Marque, Texas at La Marque, City of (TX)

NewSalary: $23.00 - $27.00/hrEmployment Type: Full-Time
La Marque, City of (TX)
La Marque, Texas, 77568, United States
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Job Description

The Street Foreman supervises the daily operations of street maintenance, including road surface repairs, signage installation, pothole patching, and right-of-way mowing. This position leads field crews, coordinates equipment and materials, ensures safety compliance, and maintains city infrastructure to meet service standards. The Foreman plays a key role in seasonal operations, emergency response, and long-term maintenance planning.

Crew Leadership & Scheduling

  • Assign and oversee daily work tasks related to street repairs, mowing, signage, and right-of-way maintenance.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and training to street maintenance crews.
  • Monitor crew performance and ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.

Street & Roadway Maintenance

  • Coordinate and participate in pothole patching, base repairs, crack sealing, and asphalt/concrete work.
  • Inspect roadways for surface damage or hazards and determine repair needs.
  • Maintain inventory of repair materials and ensure timely completion of work orders.

Mowing & Vegetation Control

  • Supervise mowing crews responsible for maintaining roadside ditches, rights-of-way, and city properties.
  • Ensure safe operation and maintenance of mowing equipment and brush cutters.
  • Coordinate seasonal mowing schedules and storm debris removal as needed.

Signage & Traffic Control

  • Oversee installation, replacement, and maintenance of street signs, traffic control signs, and pavement markings.
  • Ensure signs meet MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards and are placed safely and correctly.
  • Maintain sign inventory and report damaged or missing signs for replacement.

Emergency Response & Support

  • Respond to after-hours emergencies including storm cleanup, debris removal, and hazard mitigation.
  • Assist in road closures, detour setup, and recovery operations during severe weather events.
  • Support storm preparedness by inspecting and maintaining road infrastructure.


Other Duties

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

  • Knowledge of street repair methods, traffic control standards, and mowing operations.
  • Ability to lead crews, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
  • Experience operating heavy equipment and using basic hand/power tools.
  • Familiarity with MUTCD standards and work zone safety.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in street maintenance, mowing, or public works operations.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.

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Job Location

La Marque, Texas, 77568, United States

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