Sr Foreman

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism.

We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

We believe in hiring the very best.

Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work.

Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

General Functions : Supervises directly and through subordinate supervisors the work of employees in one or more teams, groups or crews engaged in the application of a variety of skills and technical expertise.

Projects are detailed and complex.

General supervision is received from a higher graded superior and work is evaluated through conferences, reports and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments :

¿ Plans, schedules, assigns, coordinates and supervises the work of employees engaged in infrastructure maintenance activities related to roadway and drainage systems. ¿ Work may involve administrative duties as well as construction, maintenance and / or repair functions using complex, technical or heavy equipment and other resources. ¿ Coordinates with other supervisors in the department or other County departments or other agencies as necessary. ¿ Confers with subordinate supervisors; inspects work in progress and when completed. Directs modifications as necessary. ¿ Prepares cost estimates on new job assignments, reports and maintains records. ¿ Reviews for occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the assigned work. ¿ Act as a liaison between the Coordinator and the Foremen in determining projects, needs and problem resolution. ¿ Monitors the management and utilization of supplies, equipment, and manpower of assigned Maintenance Units. Conducts periodic inventories of equipment and tools. ¿ Supports the unit Foreman by independently investigating and responding to citizen's inquiries. ¿ Performs daily site visits to monitor crews¿ activities and work progress. Evaluates the crews¿ performance to determine recommendations for work efficiency. ¿ Directly oversees personnel items (payroll, overtime, corrective actions, training, performance evaluations, accident reports) to ensure their handling in a timely manner. ¿ Participates in interview process (review of applications, interview panel). ¿ Participates in the division¿s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for adverse weather situations. ¿ Performs other related duties as required.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of experience in construction and infrastructure maintenance activities related to roadway and drainage systems, to include one year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

May be required to possess and maintain the appropriate valid Commercial Driver's License for the type of equipment operated or Florida Driver's License based on area of assignment.

¿ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK, etc.) ¿ Experience in infrastructure repairs and maintenance, and construction retrofit work ¿ Strong organizational skills ¿ Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Open Date: 08/10/2026 Close Date: 08/23/2026 This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 016 - From $26.94 to $35.03 FLSA Status: Exempt Placement based on Education and Experience

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Department: Public Works Department Division: Roads & Drainage

Location: Goldenrod Maintenance Unit 2530 N.

Forsyth Rd Orlando, FL 32807

Schedule: M-F, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.