Field Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise all daily activities for street maintenance functions
• Plan and execute work activities to ensure quality work is produced that meets production and budget goals
• Tracks equipment, labor, and materials used on various projects and work activities
• Oversee and inspect the work of contractors designated to perform various maintenance activities
• Collaborate with other department divisions to pursue tactics that maximize life span for pavement assets
• Frequently visits work sites for inspection of work activities
• Cultivates responsible equipment usage and care to limit repairs
• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures
• Investigate accidents and injuries involving assigned staff
• Documents findings and compiles required documentation
• Provide quality customer service by promptly and professionally responding to customer issues
• Manage various workflows for addressing street and alley maintenance complaints
• Place orders for materials, tools, and supplies that support maintenance programs; reviews and approves invoices for goods and services provided by vendors
• Lead department response to weather emergencies and other critical incidents

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 5 years of related experience
• 1 year of experience as supervisor or lead
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and safety methods and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of City, State, and Federal Codes and Specifications relative to public works construction and maintenance
• Extensive knowledge of Federal & State requirements for Safety (OSHA), Accessibility and Pollution Control
• Extensive knowledge of public works construction means & methods
• General knowledge of Quality Assurance & Control processes including specific material testing procedures
• Computer use and basic computer office software
• High school level mathematics
• Utilizing a variety of tools and equipment appropriate to the work assigned
• Read and interpret contracts, specifications and construction plans
• Learn new technologies, procedures and specifications
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Resolve conflicts in a professional manner
• Understand and implement verbal and written instructions
• Organize materials, equipment and staff in the completion of assigned jobs

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Majority of work is performed outside with exposure to risk
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards