Public Works Supervisor-Streets

City of Flagstaff•Flagstaff, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Works Streets Supervisor provides frontline leadership and operational oversight for municipal street maintenance programs that support a safe, reliable, and effective transportation network. This position supervises employees, equipment, daily work activities, and emergency response associated with street sweeping, snow and ice operations, pavement markings, roadway maintenance, streetlights, traffic signals, signs, concrete infrastructure, and right-of-way maintenance. The Supervisor is responsible for work planning and scheduling, employee development, safety and regulatory compliance, equipment and resource management, quality control, and coordination with other City departments and outside agencies. This position also provides leadership during roadway emergencies and after-hours operations, including severe weather, crashes, infrastructure failures, road closures, flooding, and other incidents affecting the transportation system.

Requirements

Associates or technical degree
Three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment (i.e. equipment operation, vehicle shop operations, street maintenance, solid waste, hazardous products, warehouse management, etc.) including two (2) years of safety and training experience
Three (3) years of supervisory experience
Valid driver's license
Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements
Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements (for Fleet assignment)
Must possess or obtain within 1 year of employment, 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification (for HPC assignment)
Incumbents of this position are subject to pre-employment drug screening, and post-employment random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug/alcohol testing (for CDL positions – as related to CDL licensing regulations)
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity
Must have the ability to be contacted and to respond in a timely manner and be willing and able to perform emergency work after hours, weekends and or holidays as necessitated by the job. This can include working twelve (12) hour shifts.
All Emergency Service Employees shall maintain their principal residence within the state boundaries of Arizona.
All Emergency Service Employees, except those holding a position in Fire, will arrive at the assigned or emergency work location within one (1) hour from notification to report to duty.
Employees may be designated a take home city vehicle
Employees who are designated to take home a city vehicle per the Vehicle Take Home Administrative Policy must live within the prescribed area defined as a twelve (12) mile radius from Flagstaff City Hall or thirty-five (35) miles eastbound, westbound, and southbound from the I-17 and I-40 exchanges, or ten (10) miles from Flagstaff City Hall along Highway 180 North with a five (5) mile wide corridor (2 ½ miles on each side).
May be required to be on call as assigned for user department service needs.
Standby and Call Out Pay per city policy applies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Considerable knowledge of the proper operation of a wide diversity of equipment in field conditions
Working knowledge of industry technologies, including telematics, computer diagnostics, emissions control systems, and electric vehicles
Experience in working with multiple types of vehicle and heavy equipment diagnostics tools and programs

Responsibilities

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Works with outside vendors and contractors to negotiate pricing on requisition of materials, supplies and services within assigned program(s)
Coordinates activities with internal staff and external vendors on equipment related issues
Establishes measures to improve work methods, use of equipment, changes in operations, working conditions, quality of work and any necessary program adjustments to increase efficiencies
Responsible for accurate preparation of accident reports, time sheets, purchase requisitions, labor distribution, and liability claims
Researches, develops, conducts, and evaluates training classes on various types of heavy equipment and proper procedures for the Fleet Services/Solid Waste sections, arranges for outside training as needed
Develops, designs, and presents regular safety tailgate meetings for Fleet Services/Solid Waste personnel, using multiple formats, documents attendance and compliance, develops quizzes, tests and contests to engage Fleet Services/Solid Waste personnel in the safety program
Develops, monitors, and tracks cross training program and assists assigned personnel with personal and professional development
Tracks personnel performance, safety and compliance through the use of bi-weekly inspections, testing and scoring using a personnel performance matrix system, and maintains accurate records
Researches, drafts and develops Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for all section equipment and job functions to ensure standardized safety and compliance
Ensures personnel have the proper licensing, operational, and safety training
Evaluates assigned program to ensure safety of personnel and the public
Prepares accident reports, safety training sheets, time sheets, and purchase requisitions
Responsible for quarterly performance measure tracking
Participates in the city’s budgeting process and tracks expenditures for assigned program
May solicit bids and quotes
Develops and maintains record keeping procedures for training and risk management purposes
Prepares and submits detailed reports as required by the Public Works Manager
Serves as on-site point of contact for the section’s program and maintains required safety data sheets
Serves as the internal consultant regarding safe and efficient use of tools and equipment
Attends conferences, seminars, and other educational and professional meetings
Follows up on and resolves difficult customer complaint situations associated with the services provided
Performs related duties as required
Plans complex improvement projects
Supervises complex improvement projects including purchasing materials, scheduling labor and equipment, and supervising employees (city and contractor)
Assists with planned and emergency events impacting city streets
Administers Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) tests for the City of Flagstaff as a third-party tester, and maintains documentation
Assists in development of specification for vehicles, equipment, and capital projects
Reviews and inspects capital and private development project plans, specifications, and completed work for compliance with city specifications

Benefits

Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
Deferred Compensation Options
Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
Tuition Assistance
Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
Tobacco Cessation Program
Employer Assistance Program
Recognition including Work i versary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
Employee Discounts: Mountain L ine Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers