Labor Supervisor II

General Description

Essential Job Functions

Directs the work of a maintenance crew including skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled employees engaged in paving/patching asphalt roads, installing, and repairing drainage pipes, building/repairing head walls and catch basins, repairing dirt roads and shoulders, and bridge repairs and/or mowing rights-of-way, cleaning and maintaining ditches and ponds. Trains, counsels, and evaluates the performance of subordinate employees. Enforces safety protection measures at work sites. Procures the tools, equipment, and materials required to perform the assigned projects. Controls the storage and issuance of equipment and materials. Instructs subordinate employees in proper work methods and practices and makes periodic inspections to ascertain that established methods and practices are followed. Responds courteously and effectively to complaints from the general public. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment to which assigned. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, equipment, and materials used in support of Public Works operations.
• Knowledge of the specific type and uses of Public Works equipment related to road reconstruction and bridge repair.
• Knowledge of practices and techniques required for the safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability to direct the work of a large number of skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled employees.
• Ability to prepare concise reports reflecting the work activities of the crew.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments, prepare communications, reports, and other documents as needed.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Two (2) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of highways. One (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" within one (1) year from date of hire.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.