Heavy Equipment Supervisor

Job Overview

$2,500 Hiring Sign-on Bonus

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking Heavy Equipment Supervisor to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine recreation centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under the general supervision of the Mobile Crew Manager, plans, coordinates and supervises the work of crews performing complex and routine maintenance/construction projects with heavy construction equipment. Interprets construction plans. Evaluates work, assigns personnel and equipment to designated tasks, conducts performance evaluations, and provides coaching and training to staff. Participates on interview panels. Coordinates and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Maintains appropriated maintenance records. Operates heavy equipment in the absence of and/or to supplement Heavy Equipment Operators on a variety of heavy construction equipment. Maintains computerized data entry and employee records. Ensures jobsite safety for personnel and general public and ensures a safe work environment for county staff. Participates on various work groups, teams, and committees. Emergency service personnel. Performs other duties as required.

• Supervises, coordinates, and manages the daily activities of a group of Heavy Equipment Operators;
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to initiate, review and prioritize work orders;
• Oversees and operates graders, bulldozers, draglines, truck-mounted cranes, hydraulic dredges, scrapers, crawler loaders, backhoes, and/or semi-tractor trailers;
• Prepares subgrades and/or cuts, and finishes grades;
• Supervises the transport of sludge from wastewater treatment plants;
• Trains staff in the safe operation of equipment;
• Supervises minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to equipment to include preventative and corrective maintenance;
• Effectively responds to customer complaints, vehicle incidents and on the job injuries;
• Prepares reports and statistical data;
• Drafts equipment specifications and replacement recommendations;
• Monitors equipment billing;
• Supervises subordinate employees including hiring, coaching, counseling, training and performance evaluations ;
• Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study or other methods of continuous learning;
• Investigates, documents and reports safety issues;
• Clearly communicates safety expectations;
• Resolves safety-related matters in a timely manner;
• Complies with the safety competencies.

• Considerable knowledge of State and local traffic laws and regulations;
• Considerable skill in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment;
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures and policy;
• Thorough knowledge of automated purchasing/inventory management system;
• Thorough knowledge of computers to include computerized maintenance management system;
• Ability to coach, counsel, train and evaluate employee performance to include safety policies, procedures and practices;
• Ability to supervise and train others in the safe operation of heavy equipment;
• Ability to supervise and perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs;
• Ability to prepare and maintain workload data and monitor repair bills;
• Ability to read and comprehend maps;
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions;
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees, and supervisors.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school diploma or a GED issued by a state…