Crew Supervisor Public Works Storm Maintenance

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

19d•$75,871 - $110,013

About The Position

The Crew Supervisor Public Works Storm Maintenance manages daily planning, organization, and implementation of stormwater infrastructure operations and maintenance. The role supervises full-time and seasonal employees and oversees stormwater asset operation, maintenance and repair, CCTV inspections, infrastructure cleaning, street sweeping, rain and flood response, mowing, citizen complaints, and equipment. The supervisor assists with winter snow removal and must be able to reach the Public Works Administration Building within 30 minutes during adverse weather. The position plans and supervises stormwater maintenance programs and crews; oversees cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs to stormwater infrastructure; and manages street sweeping. It coordinates emergency responses, flood-response training, crew safety, training, equipment and materials, work orders, asset-management records, equipment repairs, and budgeted purchases. The supervisor leads data collection by the pipe inspection camera van crew, advises the Stormwater Division Manager about operational issues and needs, and supervises direct reports, including hiring, performance reviews, personnel actions, and training. The role may operate and train staff on heavy civil construction equipment and may lead snow-removal shifts when needed. This is an essential-personnel position requiring response to community emergencies. Work includes outdoor exposure to weather, heat, noise, and occasional unpredictable conditions, as well as physical tasks ranging from light effort to strenuous activity. The position may require odd hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime, particularly during snow and flooding events, and direction of on-call staff. Employees are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing and must meet CDL-related requirements. The City describes its culture as One City, One Team, with an emphasis on reliable, efficient, and sustainable services, accountability, transparency, collaboration, safety, and excellent service. The position is benefit-eligible and offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least 5 years of experience operating heavy, construction, stormwater, drainage, or road-maintenance equipment, or related field experience.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air-brake endorsement.
Current NASCCO Pipeline Assessment Certification, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
Current Traffic Control Supervisor and flagging certification, or ability to obtain them within 120 days of hire.
Thorough knowledge of equipment, materials, and techniques used in stormwater infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and cleaning; pipe jetting; street sweeping; and snow and ice control.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities, plan ahead, direct a crew, work efficiently, and perform in occasionally stressful and demanding conditions.
Proficiency with computers and software, including project- and asset-management software.
Accurate record-keeping skills.
Ability to occasionally work odd hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime, particularly during snow and flooding events.
Availability to direct on-call staff when needed and flexibility to reach the Public Works Administration Building within 30 minutes during adverse weather.
Sound knowledge of City geography.
Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships.
Understanding of asset management and ability to operate a variety of heavy or specialized construction equipment.
Ability to work safely, promote a safety culture, and follow established safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent moderate to considerable effort and occasional strenuous to extreme effort.
Ability to report for duty in response to community emergencies as essential personnel.
Subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing; employment offers are conditional on successful driving-record and background checks.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or lead-worker experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, manage, supervise, and evaluate stormwater operations and maintenance programs, activities, and crews.
Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs of stormwater infrastructure, including storm sewers, inlets and catch basins, manholes, channels, swales, detention ponds, and permanent stormwater quality treatment measures.
Manage the arterial, collector, and residential street-sweeping program.
Shift the Stormwater Maintenance crew to snow and ice control during winter weather events and assist the Public Works Street Division during storm events and training activities.
Respond to emergencies including flooding, adverse weather, non-hazardous waste spills, street hazards, and illicit discharges.
Conduct annual flood-response training with the Stormwater Maintenance crew.
Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints, resolve problems, and communicate with the public and City departments.
Lead implementation of the Public Works safety program with the Stormwater Maintenance crew; evaluate and implement safety measures and training; and ensure established safety practices, procedures, and policies are followed.
Ensure crews have the training, equipment, tools, and materials needed to perform their duties.
Plan ahead for efficient operations and purchase equipment and materials within annual budget allowances.
Use asset-management software and accurately record daily labor, equipment, materials usage, and costs in the City's asset-management system.
Create, prioritize, and assign daily work orders.
Schedule equipment repairs and review, maintain, and update Material Safety Data Sheets.
Lead data collection by the pipe inspection camera van crew as part of the stormwater infrastructure asset-management program.
Advise the Stormwater Division Manager of unforeseen operational issues and recommend equipment, staffing, and material needs.
Supervise direct reports, including performance check-ins and reviews, annual reviews, hiring, personnel actions, and assigned training.
Operate and train staff on typical heavy civil construction equipment as needed, including backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, tandem axle dump trucks, street sweepers, vacuum trucks, mowers, and skid steers.
Determine when utility locates are needed and submit locate requests.
Schedule traffic control for lane or road closures when required for safe work zones or to manage traffic impacts.
Occasionally operate light and heavy equipment and maintain familiarity with equipment used by the Stormwater Maintenance crew.
Lead a snow-removal shift in the absence of the normally assigned Streets crew supervisors.
Train lead or heavy-equipment operators to act as crew supervisor during absences.
Represent the Stormwater Division at meetings and collaborate with City divisions, departments, external agencies, and community partners.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

Two medical plans, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
Dedicated employee health and wellness center.
Discounted Chilson Center passes.
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave.
Flexible spending, including dependent care.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary critical illness coverage.
Retirement plans including 401a, 457, and Roth options, with company match.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary 529 College Invest program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral program.
Personal and professional development opportunities.
Employee recognition program.
Exceptional work-life balance.
Market-based pay and regular performance reviews.
Eligibility for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program through local government employment.