Road Construction Supervisor - Public Works; Prescott

Position: Road Construction Supervisor - Public Works (Prescott)
Under general direction, performs skilled and safe work of considerable difficulty in supervising the construction, maintenance and repair of County-maintained roads.

* Assists Roads management with work assignments, supervises crews, and determines priority of work to be done.

* Assigns daily road crew activities.

* Inspects and reviews work in progress and upon completion.

* Oversees ordering and scheduling of supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.

* Coordinates with other Road Construction Supervisors to distribute crew members to meet job requirements.

* Estimates needs and requisitions supplies, materials, tools and equipment for upcoming projects.

* Investigates citizen road complaints.

* Prepares employee performance appraisals and participates in personnel interviews.

* Train, mentor, and motivate crew members.

* Collaborates with Road Management and Supervisory staff on future budget needs and project priorities.

* Supervises snow removal operations.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in road construction, to include two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver's license.

Obtain the following provided trainings/certifications within 1 year of employment:

OSHA 30 Certification

OSHA Forklift Certification

ATSSA Flagger Certification

ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification

AZ 811 Blue Stake

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

* Road construction federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

* Road maintenance and construction.

* Construction plans and specifications.

* Proper slope and drainage techniques.

* Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.

* Clerical office practices and procedures.

* Research techniques and report writing.

* Current Microsoft Office software.

* Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

* Customer Service

* Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.

* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

* Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

* Safely operate heavy equipment vehicles with zero accidents.

* Instruct road maintenance workers in the proper methods of constructing,

* Maintain and repair roads and bridges.

* Responsibility for the care and maintenance of tools and equipment.

* Oversee the maintenance of roads and bridges.

* Communicate effectively with equipment technicians to facilitate repairs.

* Ensure compliance with department standards.

* Keep accurate and detailed records of the various maintenance activities and road conditions of the county.

* Assist with performance reviews of assigned road crews.

* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.

* Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.

* Maintain accurate daily logs.

* Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.

* Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.

* Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and may include exposure to loud noise, dangerous emergency situations, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stand, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift up to and carry 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA:
Exempt

Grade: 13

Classification:
At-Will

Safety Sensitive:
Yes