What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC WORKS COORDINATOR position at Dorchester County?
The purpose of the class is to serve as a Public Works Coordinator. This position will serve as a technical authority responsible for developing plans to document and ensure proper equipment maintenance and equipment inspection. You will also be responsible for competing specialized construction projects and maintaining the signage program for the county.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Review equipment maintenance policies and operational procedures.
• Conduct evaluations to identify strength, problem areas, failure trends, faults in methods and procedures, and other deviations from quality standards.
• Conduct training to correct deficiencies.
• Manage the training of equipment operations across Public Works at the direction of the Director of Public Works.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s schedule.
• Establish program standards and processes.
• Perform scheduled checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Notify proper department of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Perform all equipment operations adhering to OSHA and Dorchester County Government safety polices.
• Train new employees in the efficient use of equipment.
• Incorporate all aspects of safety into the training program.
• Train existing employees in methods that increase productivity of equipment.
• Determine required changes to equipment quality control program and prepare recommendations.
• Identify and request component and replacement part inventories.
• Maintain and manage component and replacement part inventories. Works under limited supervision.
• Work closely with Fleet and Risk Management to alleviate problems caused by equipment
downtime or changing training requirements.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and
standards of quality and safety.
• Inventories and maintains all County road signs to include but not limited to stop, speed, and road
name signs.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of sign making materials, frequently used signs, materials and
supplies.
• Ensures all signs adhere to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and guidelines outlined
in applicable ordinances.
• Receives requests and/or investigates complaints initiated from the public and other city staff for
sign repair, replacement, or installation.
• Provides crew instruction and leadership as assigned; assists co-workers with various duties as
required.
• Completes specialized construction activities for road maintenance, stormwater, and solid waste
as needed.
• Establishes and supervises a crew to complete specialized construction activities.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls for down signs, tree removal, etc.
• Attends meetings, training, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Requires at least fifteen (15) years of related work experience, operating a variety of
heavy equipment and commercial vehicles including but not limited to back-hoes, frontend
loaders, dump trucks, lift trucks and forklifts.
Experience in completing specialized construction activities.
Experience in managing and maintaining roadway signage.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Must possess Class C Commercial Driver’s License.
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License desired.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Review equipment maintenance policies and operational procedures.
• Conduct evaluations to identify strength, problem areas, failure trends, faults in methods and procedures, and other deviations from quality standards.
• Conduct training to correct deficiencies.
• Manage the training of equipment operations across Public Works at the direction of the Director of Public Works.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s schedule.
• Establish program standards and processes.
• Perform scheduled checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Notify proper department of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Perform all equipment operations adhering to OSHA and Dorchester County Government safety polices.
• Train new employees in the efficient use of equipment.
• Incorporate all aspects of safety into the training program.
• Train existing employees in methods that increase productivity of equipment.
• Determine required changes to equipment quality control program and prepare recommendations.
• Identify and request component and replacement part inventories.
• Maintain and manage component and replacement part inventories. Works under limited supervision.
• Work closely with Fleet and Risk Management to alleviate problems caused by equipment
downtime or changing training requirements.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and
standards of quality and safety.
• Inventories and maintains all County road signs to include but not limited to stop, speed, and road
name signs.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of sign making materials, frequently used signs, materials and
supplies.
• Ensures all signs adhere to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and guidelines outlined
in applicable ordinances.
• Receives requests and/or investigates complaints initiated from the public and other city staff for
sign repair, replacement, or installation.
• Provides crew instruction and leadership as assigned; assists co-workers with various duties as
required.
• Completes specialized construction activities for road maintenance, stormwater, and solid waste
as needed.
• Establishes and supervises a crew to complete specialized construction activities.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls for down signs, tree removal, etc.
• Attends meetings, training, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Requires at least fifteen (15) years of related work experience, operating a variety of
heavy equipment and commercial vehicles including but not limited to back-hoes, frontend
loaders, dump trucks, lift trucks and forklifts.
Experience in completing specialized construction activities.
Experience in managing and maintaining roadway signage.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Must possess Class C Commercial Driver’s License.
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License desired.
Salary : $53,139 - $58,453
