Public Works Supervisor

Overview

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical and maintenance work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of city streets, sidewalks and residential driveways, etc. This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position. As such, you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises operations and maintenance activities of the street division.
• Schedules daily activities and assigns personnel.
• Evaluates field problems and develops solutions to accomplish efficient completion of assigned task.
• Serves as a member of the department managers team and a liaison between other departments and outside agencies. Schedules material and equipment for major projects and coordinates purchase of material for inventory and projects.
• Provides input on personnel issues, including hiring and discipline.
• Advises supervisors and other City officials in matters relating to department activities.
• Reviews and approves leave requests, overtime and compensatory time.
• Develops and promotes adherence to appropriate safety rules, regulations, and practices.
• Administers employee performance evaluations.
• Orders materials and supplies for projects; maintains department inventories.
• Assists in analyzing annual operating costs and makes recommendations for department budget.
• Assists in developing and implementing long range street city improvement projects.
• Monitors contracts, oversees contractors work and invoices, and assists contractors by developing solutions to problems.
• Oversees warehouse and inventory controls for the department
• Performs related work as required.

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Class A CDL
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience with asphalt paving; operating heavy equipment; concrete finishing; concrete mixer driving; formulas for asphalt, concrete, and materials needed for job assignments; and experience supervising or leading other employees.

• Construction practices and standard for streets
• Supervisory techniques and performance management
• Personnel management, written and oral communications, construction management and manpower deployment
• City roadways and safety rules, regulations and pratices
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Oversee contractors
• Conduct meetings
• Operate heavy equipment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries