Field Supervisor (Streets Maintenance)

Summary

Responsible for the supervision of the Street Department's maintenance field operations, consisting of various programs - pothole repair, asphalt overlay, crack sealing, and cutouts. Ensures assigned areas of responsibility fully meet department goals and comply with laws, regulations, and best practices.

Pay Range: $49,400 - $71,552 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise all daily activities for street maintenance functions, which includes prioritizing and assigning work.

• Makes hiring, disciplinary, and termination decisions or recommendations for assigned staff.

• Proactively plan and execute work activities to ensure high quality work is produced that meets production and budget goals

• Tracks equipment, labor, and materials used on various projects and work activities across all maintenance programs.

• Collaborate with other department divisions to pursue maintenance tactics that maximize service life for pavement assets

• Oversee and inspect the work of contractors designated to perform various maintenance activities

• Coordinate cross-training and various other professional development initiatives for assigned staff.

• Conduct frequent visits to work sites for inspection of work progress, quality, adherence to safety best practices, and conformance with city standards.

• Ensure pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections are performed. Track daily vehicle and equipment utilization. Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment.

• Ensure all safety equipment is being used on a daily basis and safety procedures are in place and followed.

• Investigates accidents and injuries involving assigned staff. Documents findings and compiles associated documentation

• Provide quality customer service by promptly and professionally responding to customer issues.

• Manage various workflows for addressing street and alley maintenance complaints

• Place orders for materials, tools, and supplies that support maintenance programs; reviews and approves invoices for goods and services provided by vendors

• Lead department response to weather emergencies and other critical incidents.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to support special events, respond to natural disasters, critical incidents, and other emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• 5 years of related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience

• 1+ years of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and safety methods and procedures

• Extensive knowledge of City, State, and Federal Codes and Specifications relative to public works construction and maintenance

• Extensive knowledge of Federal & State requirements for Safety (OSHA), Accessibility and Pollution Control

• Extensive knowledge of public works construction means & methods

• Extensive knowledge of construction scheduling, sequencing, and work planning

• General knowledge of Quality Assurance & Control processes including specific material testing procedures

• Skill in computer use and basic computer office software

• Skill in high school level mathematics

• Skill in utilizing a variety of tools and equipment appropriate to the work assigned

• Ability to read and interpret contracts, specifications and construction plans

• Ability to learn new technologies, procedures and specifications

• Ability to work effectively with people in order to accomplish project goals

• Ability to maintain a broad perspective on projects and anticipate problems

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

• Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner

• Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions

• Ability to organize materials, equipment and subordinates in the completion of assigned jobs

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Majority of work is performed outside with exposure to risk. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.