Roads and Drainage Foreman

Roads and Drainage Foreman

Salary

$28.95 - $34.52 Hourly

Location

Beaufort

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500788

Division

Infrastructure

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The purpose of this position is to assist in the coordination of projects, operate heavy and medium equipment and perform manual work associated with the operations of an assigned Public Works' division.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Leads and performs routine maintenance on the Countys roads which may include operating chainsaws to cut trees and limbs, operating commercial weed eaters and earth compactors, preparing site-mixed concrete and operating County vehicles to include small dump trucks.
• Unclogs drainage with various equipment and vehicles, including vac truck, excavators, etc.
• Cleans debris from drainage systems.
• Operates heavy and light equipment to construct, reconstruct and maintain roads and drainage systems.
• Checks for and repairs sinkholes.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions.
• Record daily reports such as walk around inspections, daily worksheet and daily log book, etc.
• Inspects equipment.
• Performs site safety and provides traffic control.
• Supervises the maintenance, cleaning, and repair of equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• IMPORTANT: Please attach copies of all certifications and licenses to your application.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

How many years of related work experience do you have in roads and drainage, public works, construction, heavy equipment operation, or a closely related field?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3-4 years
• More than 4 years
• No related experience

02

Please briefly describe your related work experience, including your primary duties and responsibilities.

03

Do you currently possess and are you able to maintain a valid state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, please indicate the class of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you currently possess.

05

Do you have experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the work of others?

• Yes
• No

06

If yes, please provide the number of years of experience and briefly describe your experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the work of others.

Required Question

Employer Beaufort County South Carolina

Address 102 Industrial Village Rd

Building 1

Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902

Phone (843)255-2990

Website https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/