Supervisor - DPW Streets

About the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to supervise the work of personnel and equipment in the sub-district for the maintenance and repair functions of bridges, guardrails, drainage, patching, grading, clean-up details, and snow and ice control.

Responsibilities

• Patrol specified area checking for surface conditions and investigating complaints
• Plans routes, assigns duties, and reviews the work of his crew daily
• Verifies completion of each project
• Reports to Superintendent for the total maintenance of his area, such as street patching, berm edges of road, trimming trees, clearing debris, and driving hazards from right-of way
• Prepares progress reports daily and weekly and crew day cards listing jobs, equipment, and materials used
• Analyzes and solves problems that arise on the project site concerning type of maintenance required
• Checks equipment daily against a check sheet to ensure operating efficiency
• Recommends and administers disciplinary actions and counselling
• Records and verifies timecards of subordinates
• Completes necessary paperwork and forwards through proper channels on all accidents
• Initiates material and equipment requests
• Directs supervision of staff
• Responsible for staff development, evaluations, and disciplinary actions of bargaining unit employees
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures and collective bargaining unit

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of experience working as a crew member or crew leader
• Two (2) years’ supervisory experience of six (6) or more employees
• Ability to delegate authority and responsibilities
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and standards involving road and street maintenance preferred
• Knowledge of, or ability to use equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, roller, bush hog, sweeper, axe, chain saw, etc.
• Ability to establish good working relations with employees and the public
• Must possess analytical and problem-solving ability
• Must possess basic computer skills in word and excel
• Knowledge in time keeping and payroll processing

Qualifications

• Current Commercial Driver's License Class B with air brakes preferred

Skills

• Ability to delegate authority and responsibilities
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and standards involving road and street maintenance preferred
• Knowledge of, or ability to use equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, roller, bush hog, sweeper, axe, chain saw, etc.
• Ability to establish good working relations with employees and the public
• Must possess analytical and problem-solving ability
• Must possess basic computer skills in word and excel
• Knowledge in time keeping and payroll processing

Benefits

Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month): Basic: Employer Paid Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month) Additional

Pay

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Schedule

Working Conditions: Sitting at a desk or vehicle the majority of the day, some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds or more, tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation, tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals, tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. All rates are bi-weekly.