FIELD OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR I - 55002666

State of Florida•Bartow, FL

28d•$48,373 - $62,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Operations Supervisor I supervises crews performing roadway maintenance activities on state roads throughout Polk County, including pothole repairs, shoulder work, tree trimming, sidewalk repairs, and emergency response. The position supports the safety and functionality of Florida’s transportation system through hands-on fieldwork and dependable service. The supervisor directs and develops employees, coordinates roadside maintenance work, conducts highway maintenance inspections, and helps determine efficient ways to complete assigned tasks. The role also includes supervising Department of Corrections inmate crews, maintaining operational and safety records, operating vehicles and medium and heavy equipment, performing equipment inspections and basic servicing, and carrying out manual highway maintenance work. The position is based at the District 1 Bartow Operations Center in Bartow, Florida. It requires emergency response and on-call availability when necessary, participation in the Transportation Emergency Management Team, and work around Department of Corrections inmates. The employee must obtain and maintain specified commercial driver’s license and temporary traffic control credentials after appointment.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic mathematical principles and calculations.
Knowledge of standard safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of procedures, techniques, equipment, and materials used to repair and maintain highways and other highway structures.
Knowledge of the maintenance rating program and skill in operating power tools, heavy equipment, and vehicles.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in required pre-trip and post-trip inspections for commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more.
Ability to supervise employees effectively, complete reports and forms, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to train and instruct crew members.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to determine work priorities and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments to ensure their proper completion.
Ability to work independently and make job-related decisions.
Valid Class E driver’s license at hire, with an acceptable driving record under the Department’s policy.
CDL Class A instructional permit within 60 days of appointment and CDL Class A license with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.
Satisfy the qualifications in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Pass a criminal background check to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
Complete and maintain Department of Corrections training certification to supervise inmates.
Obtain and maintain Advanced Level Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) certification within one year.
Be able to respond to emergencies within a very short timeframe and be available to operate a commercial motor vehicle consistent with the applicable CDL when on duty.

Responsibilities

Supervise, communicate with, motivate, train, and evaluate employees, and plan and direct their work.
Develop, coordinate, and participate in the roadside maintenance program.
Assist the Maintenance Field Operations Manager with work-need surveys by conducting routine highway maintenance inspections.
Select materials, supplies, and equipment; inspect work; and plan employee workloads, workflows, deadlines, objectives, and time utilization.
Train crew members to identify and inspect defective areas.
Provide technical assistance and instruction on roadside defects and determine required corrective actions.
Supervise Department of Corrections inmate crews performing maintenance activities.
Maintain operational records and prepare daily crew activity reports, work orders, vehicle checklists, and documentation concerning safety issues, personnel matters, equipment usage, and repairs.
Operate vehicles and medium and heavy equipment; perform preventative maintenance and pre-trip inspections; and conduct light maintenance and servicing, including checking and replenishing fluids and maintaining tire pressure.
Assist with equipment repairs.
Perform manual highway and highway-facility maintenance using hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
Perform temporary traffic control and instruct others on its basic requirements.
Interpret Maintenance Management System Standards and select efficient and productive methods for assigned work.
Follow Florida Department of Transportation Loss Prevention Procedures and work to reduce personal injuries and vehicle accidents.
Respond to emergencies and serve on call when necessary; participate in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.
Maintain required commercial motor vehicle, inmate-supervision, and advanced temporary traffic control certifications.