DOT Maintenance Supervisor, Senior

Cobb County Government•Department of Transportation Marietta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to supervise, plan, and coordinate construction, maintenance and repair projects for County roadways, drainage infrastructure, airport facilities and runways, traffic signals or other transportation infrastructure as assigned. Senior Supervisors are assigned to supervise the most complex projects, often requiring oversight of multiple crews.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
supplemented by five years of experience in maintenance and repair of County roadways, drainage infrastructure, traffic signals, or other transportation infrastructure as assigned.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain the following certifications within six (6) months of hire: Flagging Trenching Erosion & Sediment Control.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Coordinates work activities; prioritizes and assigns daily work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; identifies and obtains needed equipment, materials and supplies for each project; demonstrates and enforces safety practices; ensures work meets quality standards; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
Conducts onsite work reviews; ensures full utilization of personnel, materials, and facilities with concern for quality, safety, and efficiency; ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and specifications; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Prepares operational and statistical reports of streets, intersections, roads, and drainage system projects, maintenance activities and general operations; submits records and reports to state and federal authorities as required; and establishes and maintains related files.
Receives and responds to questions, requests and/or complaints from County residents, customers and the general public regarding assigned Public Works functions, projects, and services.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a service truck, dump truck, backhoe, mini-excavator, bobcat, salt spreader, brush truck, leaf truck, asphalt packer, bucket truck, street sweeper, sewer flush truck, tractor, trailer, tamper, tapping machine, lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weed eater, chipper/mulcher, leaf blower, sod cutter, spreader, tiller, trencher, dragging equipment, chalk liner, paint machine, chain saw, power saw, hand saw, concrete saw, air compressor, pick axe, sledgehammer, rake, post hole digger, shovel, hand tools, measuring instruments, or two-way radio.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies needed to conduct work activities: ensures availability of adequate parts and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, work orders, service tickets, notices, meter readings, vehicle/equipment maintenance records, or other documents.
Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and upkeep projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, furniture, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects and transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other county property.
Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.