This is large scale supervisory work with some technical responsibility in general labor operations.

Labor Foremen 3 are responsible for the coordination and supervision of large laboring, equipment operating, and building and grounds maintenance crews. Incumbents frequently have some technical responsibility for specific phases of assigned work, and responsibility for public contacts in connection with assigned projects. These positions are distinguished from the lower class of Labor Foreman 2 in that they work under less supervision, and involve supervising larger crews, maintaining more responsible contacts and performing certain technical phases of operations. All work is under the direction of an engineering or other superior who reviews completed work for thoroughness and adherence to project schedules.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises bridge operators and repairmen, general laborers and equipment in causeway maintenance; supervises the painting of bridges, toll houses, light poles and similar structures; supervises roadway maintenance including road patching and repairing of drawbridges; supervises repairing and replacing of worn out electrical apparatus; keeps required time and work reports.

Supervises a large laboring crew and equipment operators in mosquito control work including clearing brush, digging ditches, placing heavy motorized digging equipment; reads maps as needed; keeps required time and work reports.

Inspects railway trackage for defects and determines needed repairs; supervises adjustment of switches with rails; orders materials for railway repairs; supervises crew in continuous maintenance operations; keeps required reports of time, work and materials.

Supervises a laboring crew and equipment operators engaged in various operations such as waste collection, landscaping, unloading of supplies, grounds maintenance, cleaning of assigned areas, delivery of supplies and related work at a large county hospital.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and techniques of general labor operations, and road and bridge maintenance or related public works maintenance.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to the work.

Knowledge of the operational characteristics and repair needs of typical public works maintenance equipment.

Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of large numbers of subordinate men and equipment in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to anticipate and plan for maintenance.

Ability to understand and transmit oral and written instructions.

Ability to keep simple records and make simple reports.

Ability to read simple blueprints and diagrams.

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