Field Supervisor

Summary

Responsible for the supervision of the Street Department’s maintenance field operations, consisting of various programs – pothole repair, asphalt overlay, crack sealing, and cutouts. Ensures assigned areas of responsibility fully meet department goals and comply with laws, regulations, and best practices.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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

• Investigates 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.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• Skill in computer use and basic computer office software

• Skill in high school level mathematics

• Skill in utilizing a variety of tools and equipment appropriate to the work assigned

• Ability to read and interpret contracts, specifications and construction plans

• Ability to learn new technologies, procedures and specifications

• Ability to work effectively with people in order to accomplish project goals

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

• Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner

• Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions

• Ability to organize materials, equipment and staff in the completion of assigned jobs

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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