Planning and Public Works Maintenance Supervisor (Equipment Services Section)

Why It's a Great Opportunity: In this role as a Supervisor in the Maintenance and Operations Divisions Equipment Services Section, you and your team will provide essential core equipment services to multiple divisions within Pierce County. Your team will procure, manage, and provide maintenance on the heavy equipment and vehicle fleet essential to County functions. The use of data and analytics will assist in planning and determining future needs for the team. You will also oversee subordinate lead technicians, mechanical technicians, and parts staff to ensure that equipment is ready. Keeping Pierce County’s equipment ready for any situation is essential to it’s communities. 

Why It's a Great Department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
 
Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be Successful in the Role: Your ultimate success will come from equipment and employee readiness through planned maintenance practices. Your ability to lead and train diverse groups will ensure your employees to take on more responsibility and leadership roles in the years to come and further ensure your success. 

Your Future in this Role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities: 

• Assign, review and approve the work of subordinate staff and/or one or more crews of full-time, or extra-hire staff, and contractors to ensure compliance with standards. Prioritize and coordinate work activities, determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow.
• Investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolution; recommend hiring, promotional and disciplinary actions; approve leave requests and overtime; provide adequate coverage during staff absences.
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide workplace expectations and performance feedback to subordinate employees. 
• Schedule and ensure needed maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles are performed.
• Keep records of all work performed as well as equipment maintenance performed and materials used; monitor equipment, tools, and materials utilized on projects; review daily time records for accuracy of information.
• Ensure field staff is complying with applicable safety rules and regulations; review injury reports and recommend corrective actions; inspect work zones and facilities for safety compliance; conduct periodic crew safety and training meetings; and review job site safety checklists.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of department functions in order to ensure efficiency, proper tracking, quality and quantity of work standards.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• Related vocational training or education may substitute for up to one year of experience.

• Four years of progressively responsible work experience related to infrastructure maintenance which includes lead or supervisory experience is required.

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. 
• A valid driver’s license is required.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

How to Apply:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and include the job number and title.
• Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. 

Our Recruitment Practices: This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment: Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.