Service Maintenance Supervisor - Streets and Drainage

Department: Engineering / Public Works Streets & Drainage
Supervisor: Streets and Drainage Supervisor

Date Needed: ASAP
Number of Employees Requested: One
Work Hours: Winter : 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. / Summer: 6:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Overtime as needed

Position Status: Full-time
Reason Needed: Replacement

Job Summary

Supervising operations of the Streets and Drainage Division to provide maintenance and construction of streets/ roadways of the City. Directs crews so that jobs and daily tasks are followed and completed properly in accordance with Superintendents instructions. Ensures proper tools and equipment are available each day and that trucks and equipment are loaded/unloaded and maintained properly. Ensures that crew follows proper safety guidelines to include proper placement and use of traffic control devices. Operates equipment as needed to fill-in for absent employees or vacant positions. Maintains records such as daily activity reports for work crews. Performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Supervision of crews to maintain and construct streets/roadways to include placing asphalt, site clearing and grading, hauling materials, installing curb and gutter, and installing sidewalks, etc.

• Assists with supervision of crews to maintain and construct Street and Drainage infrastructure to include but not limited to; pouring/placing concrete, excavating and backfilling roadway embankment, removing and installing storm drain pipe, site clearing and grading, placing rip rap, hauling materials, installing guardrail, cleaning storm drain pipe using a vacuum/jet truck, installing curb and gutter, installing sidewalk, etc.

• Supervision in positioning traffic control devices around work zone to conform with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, hand signals, and two-way radios.

• Oversees obtaining the necessary tools and equipment for job and loading onto truck.

• Ensures tools are in good condition and in proper working order, oversees the cleaning of tools and equipment and ensures that tools and equipment are stored properly.

• Attends departmental and safety meetings as required.

• Maintains uniforms and safety attire to conform to proper dress codes and safety rules at all times. Performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

• Be willing to work during non-duty hours, holidays, and weekends when necessary to achieve goals.

• Required on call rotation with other supervisory positions

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Diploma/GED

Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in a related field with some supervisory experience

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid drivers license

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Organizational and operational procedures of streets and drainage division.

• Proper operation and maintenance of assigned tools and equipment.

• Public Works safety rules and procedures.

• Policies, rules and regulations of the City of Phenix City.

Ability to:

• Comprehend written directives, policies, and rules.

• Writing skills to assist in completing daily reports.

• Communicate in order to converse with supervisor.

• Communicate with co-workers regarding work related activities.

• Count, add and subtract whole numbers.

• Comprehend oral instructions.

• Verbally communicate to converse with supervisors, crew members, and coworkers both in person and over a two way radio and cell phone.

• Follow instructions and efficiently complete tasks.

• Exercise judgment particularly in tasks involving safety of self and others.

• Work under immediate supervision and carry out assigned tasks.

• Work as a member of a team.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• Be available to report to any Public Works related calls while active in the on call rotation.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Mostly outdoor work.

Physical Demands:

Key Working Relationship: PW Division Chief, other supervisors, other departments and employees.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employees department head.)

Applications can be found online or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: ...

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday Friday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. ET.