Highway Maintenance Assistant Supervisor
About The Position
Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!
Requirements
- Current residency within the State of Wisconsin upon application required
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required and must be maintained throughout incumbency
- High School diploma or GED required
- At least three (3) years or more work experience in Highway Maintenance required.
- Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets required.
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no airbrake restriction required at the time of application and maintained during employment
- Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 60lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no airbrake restriction at the time of application and maintained during employment preferred.
- Previous supervisory or management experience or completion of Milwaukee County Department of Transportation Management Program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Schedule, prioritize, assign and direct the work of highway crews.
- Supervise the repair of roads, culverts, sewers, bridges and curbs.
- Direct crews during snow removal and ice control operations.
- Direct crews to see that grass and weeds are kept under control.
- Investigate complaints from County Supervisors and citizens.
- Maintain records and reports in a timely manner including crew sheets, work orders, reports to State Department of Transportation, tools, materials and supplies.
- Perform work on any assigned shift and respond to emergencies when needed.
- Prioritize tasks according to their significance, ensuring that essential repairs such as asphalt, concrete, catch basin, curb and pan, guard-rail, barrel, fence, bridge rail, and additional necessary maintenance activities are appropriately addressed.
- Schedule mowing on approximately 3,300 acres of Interstate, state and county trunk roadway.
- Enter employee times, equipment and work orders into Dayforce and CityWorks daily.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Operate pick-up trucks, single and tandem axle trucks, power tools, drills, torches, wrenches, paint sprayers, computers, copiers, and scanners.
Benefits
- competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
