JOB Definition of a Working Foreman:
Supervises and works with a small group (normally ranging from 3-10) of journeyman craftsmen, workers at a lower skill level and/or laborers. Makes work assignments, enforces safety regulations, maintains discipline, orders supplies and equipment, and reviews work of the crew assigned to him during progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions and conformance with accepted trade practices. The working foreman of journeyman must be skilled in the trade being supervised. In all cases performs the same type of work as individuals supervised. The title is derived either from the occupation supervised, e.g., Working Foreman Carpenter, Working Foreman Laborer, or from the operation supervised where different occupations are supervised and none predominates, e.g., Incinerator Working Foreman. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Participates in and supervises the work of a small group of employees engaged in the removal of old paint, washing and cleaning of surfaces for painting traffic signs and signals; painting and fabrication of traffic and street name signs; performs and supervises skilled or semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in a variety of tasks as assigned; and does related work as required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION