Public Works Maintenance Supervisor

Amador County•Jackson, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this role plans, assigns, and supervises staff performing Public Works road crew duties in the County. Responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, culverts, and bridges, assessing material needs and costs, and providing budget recommendations. The position also directs and trains staff in snow removal and skilled heavy road construction and maintenance equipment operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of procedures, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads, bridges, and public works facilities.
Knowledge of the geography of the County and the location of County roads.
Knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of construction equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers, snow plows, and related equipment.
Knowledge of provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and heavy equipment on streets and roads.
Knowledge of work safety methods and programs.
Knowledge of principles of analyzing and estimating requirements for materials and process in road repair and construction.
Knowledge of safe techniques in traffic control.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision, training, and work evaluation.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise County road, bridge, and public works facility maintenance and construction in the County.
Ability to inspect public works facilities, roads and bridges for deficiencies and develop recommendations for corrective action.
Ability to establish priorities and direct the activities of an assigned work area.
Ability to accurately estimate cost, time, equipment, and material needs for maintenance and construction projects.
Ability to skillfully operate heavy road construction and maintenance equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers, and related equipment, and train subordinate staff on their operation.
Ability to skillfully operate and train subordinate staff in operating snow removal equipment.
Ability to maintain time and equipment records.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to effectively represent the Public Works Agency in contacts with the public and other government agencies.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with outside agencies and with County staff and subordinates.
Possession of an appropriate valid and current California Driver's License.
Incumbents transporting hazardous materials may be required to possess special endorsements.
Some positions in this classification may be required to possess an Applicator Certification from the State of California.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience performing work comparable to that of a Public Works Maintenance Lead Worker with Amador County, or three years in a government agency outside of Amador County.

Responsibilities

Assigns and supervises the work of road maintenance crews, providing instructions and technical assistance.
Oversees the construction, patching, and resurfacing of roads, and the repair and construction of culverts.
Directs and oversees snow removal work.
Directs and oversees the clearing of brush and weeds from rights of way and shoulders.
Maintains controls on labor, equipment, and materials used.
Inspects County roads, bridges, and related facilities to determine the extent and cost of needed maintenance and repairs.
Estimates material, labor, and equipment needs for projects.
Consults with the Public Works Maintenance Superintendent in planning and laying out projects.
Assigns equipment for maximum utilization and makes recommendations concerning fleet age and lifecycles.
Evaluates the work of assigned personnel.
Provides safety training, including safe techniques in traffic control.
Skillfully operates heavy power-driven equipment in the maintenance and construction of County roads.
Grades roads and sites to proper specifications.
Supervises or performs more highly technical cuts, levels, and otherwise prepares roadbeds and sites.
Mixes, spreads, and compacts surfacing materials.
Performs or directs finishing of road surfaces and shoulders.
Directs staff in performance of regular maintenance and repair assignments.
Provides on-the-job training and direction to crew members in equipment operations.
Monitors and trains staff in safe operations of equipment, tools, and safe working skills.
Provides input concerning possible or alleged safety violations and complaints.
Responds to and deals with public complaints.
Ensures proper maintenance and upkeep.
May provide assistance or participate in traffic control and flagging operations.
Assesses lifecycles and cost effectiveness of assigned road crew fleet equipment and makes recommendations to the Superintendent and Department Head.
Maintains and prepares a variety of records and reports.