Field Supervisor

Mount Vernon, City of•Mount Vernon, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the City Manager, Director of Public Works, and Assistant Director of Public Works, this position supervises and coordinates field operations related to the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure. Responsibilities include overseeing work in areas such as streets, water and sanitary sewer systems, and parks maintenance. The Field Supervisor assigns and monitors the work of field crews, oversees daily job site activities, and ensures projects are completed safely and in accordance with established standards. The position also assists in coordinating workloads, managing equipment and materials, maintaining operational records, and supporting planning and project activities within the Public Works Department. The Field Supervisor may assist department leadership with personnel oversight, equipment planning, and operational decision-making as needed.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school
Requires the ability to obtain an Illinois Class “D” Water Supply Operator’s License within 1 year of employment.
Requires two years of progressively responsible work experience in public works and/or water/sewer-related field.
Requires experience in supervising skilled and unskilled employees engaged in various types of underground construction activities.
Requires knowledge of modern construction, maintenance, and repair practices and methods in a water distribution and/or sewer collection system.
Requires a valid Class D driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment.
Requires the ability to pass a background and security check.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Ability to stand, sit, reach, grasp, lift/carry, walk, climb, kneel, squat/bend, push/pull, or crawl.
Ability to work in inclement weather
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Perform detailed work requiring visual acuity
Use non-verbal/auditory sources of information, such as cell phones

Nice To Haves

GIS experience preferred.
A minimum of two years’ experience in a public works environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Public Works Director in hiring, training, disciplining, and evaluating employees.
Directs operations concerning maintenance of streets, water, and sanitary sewer systems; assigns daily work to various crews, and monitors the progress of each work assignment.
Supervises the day-to-day job sites throughout the city.
Supervises workers on specific crews; handles complex problems that are difficult to deal with; assists in making final approval and accuracy checks on all projects completed.
Coordinates workload of crews; prioritizes job assignments; generates records and reports of activities supervised.
Assigns work to workers.
Deals with division personnel difficulties.
Compiles various reports.
Assists in planning and organizing the water, sanitary, and storm sewer systems.
Inventories supplies and equipment; orders necessary supplies and equipment; schedules crews for maintenance on equipment.
May make final decisions in the absence of the Director or Assistant Director.
Deals with difficult and complex work in the area of equipment operation; assists the Fleet Services Director in writing specifications for new equipment.
Assists the Engineering Department in setting up grades for road and utility projects.
Performs any other related tasks assigned by the City Manager, Director of Public Works, or Assistant Director of Public Works.
On Call status required.
Must possess computer skills.
Ability to follow and teach standard safety practices and procedures common to equipment operation. and maintenance work.
Ability to create effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Ability to read grades on stakes and maps.
Ability to motivate employees to work.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing