Maintenance and Operations Crew Supervisor

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works Transportation Engineering Division is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance and Operations Crew Supervisor.  The incumbent is responsible for providing oversight of various City sign maintenance tasks as well as supervising the work of assigned Maintenance and Operations Crew Chiefs, and Maintenance Technician, Seniors for the Sign shop division.

• Directing, supervising, evaluating, and performing work performed by assigned crew.
• Coordinating training and providing guidance, feedback, and training to crew members.
• Implementing hiring, terminating, and disciplinary actions related to staffing matters.
• Directing workflow and developing maintenance schedules.
• Investigating and working to resolve citizen concerns and complaints.
• Participating in long range planning for the Sign Division.
• Developing strategies and implementing decisions about the acquisition and use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ensuring inventory levels are managed and monitored efficiently.
• Coordinating with contractors, vendors, and other service providers regarding resources.
• Monitoring Work orders and Service request daily.
• Performing other related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in the assigned area
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• Five (5) or more years of sign maintenance and repair experience;
• Two (2) or more years of experience operating as a crew supervisor or lead;
• Knowledge of general maintenance procedures and practices.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record;
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license;
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia commercial driver's license (CDL)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Supervising practices
• Maintenance procedures and practices 
• Maintenance equipment and tools
• "Miss Utility" laws and rules
• Safety rules and regulations; OSHA laws and rules
• City of Richmond rules and standards
• Traffic control
• Service repairs
• Fire alarms and sprinkler systems
• Grading leaks
• Natural gas systems, if area of focus
• Natural gas service installation, if area of focus
• American Water Works Association (AWWA) industry standards, if area of focus
• Water Treatment and distribution systems, if area of focus
• Valves, hydrants, blow offs, meters, bypasses, and services, if area of focus
• Pressure zones
• Computer programs such Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic databases and related software applications or systems
• Completing forms

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Effective oral/written communication
• Customer service
• Report writing
• Reading comprehension
• Drafting/drawing
• Recordkeeping
• Water pipeline repairs
• Operating valves and hydrants
• Leadership
• Training

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Operate equipment and tools related to assignment
• Establish goals and objectives
• Organize and coordinate
• Problem-solve

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, lift, finger, grasp, talk, see, hear, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers; frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, feel; and occasionally crawl, push, and pull. The working conditions may include frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions and hazardous materials; occasional exposure to atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, travel outside the organization's location, and environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Salary : $53,456 - $72,800