Mechanic Foreman - Transportation & Engineering

Overview

The Foreman supervises county road and bridge crews in an assigned district, performs skilled technical work, maintains county machinery and vehicles, and ensures the safety and quality of road and bridge construction and maintenance projects.

• Supervise department personnel, including disciplining, interviewing, hiring, and conducting employee evaluations.
• Schedule and oversee daily work assignments, and complete required daily reports.
• Inspect work sites for quality, compliance with laws, policies, procedures, and safety precautions.
• Ensure employees receive proper training on all departmental processes.
• Maintain on‑call status to respond to emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, determine problems, and resolve them or schedule repairs.
• Prepare and approve budget and purchase order requisitions.
• Ensure regular and punctual attendance.
• Guarantee timely vehicle maintenance and oversee safe disposal of hazardous wastes in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• High School diploma or GED and at least six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class C driver’s license issued by the State of Texas. Class A Commercial Driver’s License with an N endorsement is preferred.
• Commercial Safety Inspector Certification required.
• Commercial Brake Certification required.
• ASE certification is preferred.
• Other certifications and licenses may be required depending on assignment area.

• Group health and dental plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life, disability, and long‑term care insurance.
• Health and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts.
• Participation in Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) and deferred compensation program.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and wellness program.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

Denton County employees eligible for FMLA may receive up to twelve weeks of job‑protected leave for qualifying events, including the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child; care of a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition; or an employee’s own serious health condition. Employees seeking leave should contact Human Resources for additional information.