Street Department Supervisor

Description

Job Summary

Under general direction, organizes, monitors, and supervises street and storm drain maintenance operations within the Public Works Department; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to street and storm drain maintenance; and provides technical assistance to the Public Works Director.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodation will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

· Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for street, street lighting, traffic signal, and storm drain maintenance operations.

· Establish schedules and methods for providing street maintenance services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.

· Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

· Participate in the selection of street maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

· Participate in the preparation and administration of the division budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.

· Monitor and control supplies and equipment; order supplies and tools as necessary; prepare documents for equipment procurement.

· Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

· Perform the most technical and complex tasks of the work unit.

· Maintain records concerning operations and programs; prepare reports on operations and activities.

· Coordinate with contractors in providing contract services; solicit and collect bids for new equipment and contracted maintenance work.

· Perform related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibility

· Supervises street department staff.

· Reports to City Manager and/or Public Works Director.

Other Duties

· Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge

· Principles and practices of street and storm drain maintenance.

· Equipment, tools and materials used in public works activities and services.

· Principles of electrical systems. Principles of supervision and training. Principles and practices of safety management.

· Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

· Principles and practices of basic traffic engineering studies.

· Pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances and rules.

Abilities

· Organize, implement and direct street maintenance operations and activities.

· Interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures.

· Develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment.

· Perform the most complex maintenance duties and operate related equipment.

· Read and interpret maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.

· Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public.

· Develop and recommend systems and procedures related to assigned operations.

· Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Education and Certifications

· Two years of college level course work that includes business, management, engineering, or a related field.

· Four years of increasingly responsible street maintenance experience including some lead supervisory experience.

· Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

License or Certificate

· Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Class B driver's license.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

· This is a full-time position.

· Regular organizational business hours: See HR for details of current schedule.

· Actual work schedule can be flexible to balance organizational and personal needs outside of normal business schedule.

· Work is subject to recurring deadlines and interruptions.

Special Requirements

· Adapt to unique and changing situations.

· This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

Physical Demands

· Heavy lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, crawling, crouching and climbing.

· Work may require occasional exposure to hazards; exposure to dirt and soil; temperature extremes and unusual environmental conditions.

· Use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards, hand tools, mechanical tools and devices.

· Appropriate professional interaction with others and in attendance at meetings of various sized groups and at various settings.

· The work requires workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards.

· The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

Unusual Demands

· Workers are required to participate and provide assistance during call backs, standbys, emergencies, or on call duty, as necessary.

· Subject to work hazards and unpleasant conditions, occasional exposure to inclement weather may be required to occasionally work beyond normally scheduled work hours, weekends and holidays.

Other Duties

· Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

· Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is a “safety-sensitive” position and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

This position is considered an “Essential” position to the City.

The City of Holbrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,790.00 - $71,155.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• This is an on call position. Per City Policy the Supervisor will need to live within 15 minutes of the City. Will this be an issue?
• Do you have experience/Knowledge in Street Maintenance?
• Do you have any patchwork, asphalt, concrete skills/knowledge?
• What skills, knowledge, experience, degrees or certifications do you have that qualifies you for a Street Maintenance Supervisor?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL B (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Holbrook, AZ 86025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,790 - $71,155