Streets - Crew Supervisor - Asphalt Preventative Maintenance

City of Asheville•Asheville, NC

About The Position

The City of Asheville is seeking a Crew Supervisor for the Public Works Department, Streets Division. This is a working supervisor position primarily overseeing an asphalt preventative maintenance crew. The Public Works Department oversees construction, maintenance, and repair projects within the city. The supervisor leads and evaluates staff, organizes and assigns work, estimates job costs and required equipment and materials, and conducts onsite reviews to ensure work quality, efficiency, and safety. The role also supervises and participates in operating and maintaining machinery, equipment, and tools; helps direct emergency response crews; coordinates with employees, contractors, the public, and other organizations; and handles records, reports, work orders, and other operational documentation. The position serves on an on-call rotation and may perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field.
Five years of related construction-trades experience, with a stated minimum of three years; experience may include paving, roadways, sidewalks, ditches, utility installation, or drainage installation.
Lead or supervisory experience; two years is preferred in the minimum qualifications statement.
Valid North Carolina Class A and Class B Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL), including appropriate endorsements, maintained throughout employment.
Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to perform the essential functions and learn, understand, and apply City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to review, classify, prioritize, and analyze data; supervise and coordinate employees; operate and control equipment and machinery; communicate using varied reference and advisory information; perform basic arithmetic and interpret graphs; and exercise independent judgment and sound situational reasoning.

Nice To Haves

Two years of lead or supervisory experience is preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Additional certifications or licensures may be required depending on area of assignment.

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, train, and evaluate assigned staff; address employee concerns, participate in hiring, recommend discipline and hiring actions, and complete performance appraisals.
Organize, prioritize, schedule, and assign work; ensure staff have necessary resources; monitor work progress; inspect completed work; provide technical assistance and reports to management; and maintain standard operating procedure manuals.
Estimate job costs and identify required equipment, parts, and materials; ensure materials are available and request replacements or new supplies as needed.
Conduct onsite work reviews to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, compliance with applicable requirements, and adherence to safety procedures.
Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and tools used to complete projects.
Monitor safety conditions and use of protective equipment; monitor traffic around worksites; flag and direct traffic; place markers, signs, and cones; and report incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Respond to emergencies in the assigned area, serve on an on-call rotation, and assign and direct emergency work crews as needed.
Respond to questions, requests, and complaints about assigned functions and services, and make recommendations regarding budget allocations.
Communicate and coordinate with supervisors, employees, contractors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals to exchange information, review work status, and resolve problems.
Process and maintain operational documentation, including forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, activity logs, timesheets, leave requests, and accident reports; compile data and maintain electronic or hardcopy records.
Use a personal computer and relevant office or other equipment to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data and complete essential functions.
Perform other related duties as required.