Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS)
About The Position
As a Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1 (HMS 1) duties may include but not limited to those listed herein. The selected candidate will supervise a highway maintenance crew assigned to the operation of various-sized equipment, involved in maintenance and repair projects on state highways or structural units. These projects might include: Patching pavements and filling potholes; Cleaning ditches and culverts; Cutting trees, shrubs, and grass; Repairing guiderails and signs; and Plowing roads and salting icy pavements in the winter. On large maintenance projects, the selected candidate will supervise a phase of the project under the general direction of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor 2. The HMS 1 is a working supervisor who: Operates light trucks and heavy dump trucks, performs one-person snow plowing, and operates other pieces of highway equipment, as necessary. Instructs crewmembers in the tasks to be performed, all safety requirements and Department policies, and answers any questions concerning before mentioned procedures. Personally, observes work in progress and work completed to insure adherence to guidelines and instructions. Maintains time and attendance records and materials used on the jobs in MMS and submits brief written reports when requested. Completes all required training for an HMS 1. Answers emergency calls outside of regular work hours. Must be able to respond to Snow and Ice related callouts within one (1) hour. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Requirements
- Promotional: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, 55-b/55-c, or labor class service as follows: Bridge Repair Assistant, Construction Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator Instructor, General Mechanic, Trades Generalist, Highway Equipment Operator, Highway Maintenance Worker 1, Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Maintenance Assistant, Pavement Marking Supervisor, Sign Crew Supervisor, Tree Pruner, Tree Pruner Supervisor, Bridge Repair Mechanic, Trades Specialist (Bridge), Assistant Drill Rig Operator, or Drill Rig Operator.
- Open Competitive: Either 1: two years of experience in the construction or maintenance of paved highways, streets, roads, or similar facilities; Or 2: 30 semester credit hours in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, forestry, or surveying AND one year of the experience described above; Or 3: a diploma or certificate of completion in carpentry, masonry, welding, or construction from a post-secondary trade school, apprenticeship program, or military construction specialty school AND one year of the experience described above.
- All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination and drug test prior to beginning employment.
- At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, you will be required to have a valid New York State Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restriction.
- Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a "one-person plowing" certification program which the Department of Transportation will offer during the probationary period.
- NOTE: Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a highway maintenance crew assigned to the operation of various-sized equipment, involved in maintenance and repair projects on state highways or structural units.
- Operate light trucks and heavy dump trucks, performs one-person snow plowing, and operates other pieces of highway equipment, as necessary.
- Instruct crewmembers in the tasks to be performed, all safety requirements and Department policies, and answers any questions concerning before mentioned procedures.
- Personally, observes work in progress and work completed to insure adherence to guidelines and instructions.
- Maintain time and attendance records and materials used on the jobs in MMS and submits brief written reports when requested.
- Complete all required training for an HMS 1.
- Answer emergency calls outside of regular work hours.
- Respond to Snow and Ice related callouts within one (1) hour.
- Serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
