Road Equipment Supervisor (Open & Promotional)
About The Position
The Department of Public Works is seeking experienced individuals for the position of Road Equipment Supervisor. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' of increasing responsible experience overseeing a crew involved in the operation of heavy equipment in road construction and maintenance activities, as well as experience in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and participating in projects involving heavy equipment in construction and maintenance of roadways, bridges, channels, landscape areas, and storm drains and sewers. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience utilizing e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, project management, maintenance management systems.
Requirements
- Four years of experience in the operation of rollers, bulldozers, backhoes, mowers and graders.
- Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, employee training and evaluation.
- Basic mathematics.
- Provision of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles.
- Safety practices in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
- Capabilities of all types of heavy equipment.
- Road maintenance and construction operations, materials and procedures.
- Operation of and preventative maintenance for trucks and road maintenance equipment.
- Plan, supervise and inspect the work of others.
- Determine personnel, material and equipment requirements for construction or maintenance projects.
- Read blueprints, read and interpret grade stakes, and use instruments to check grades.
- Operate a wide variety of complex road construction and maintenance equipment and light and medium duty trucks including graders, bulldozers, large loaders, backhoes, hydraulic excavators, rollers and mowers.
- Make minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment.
- Perform road maintenance duties which require strength, agility and endurance.
- Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Climb, bend, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Lift and carry equipment and supplies used in construction and maintenance work.
- Meet Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing requirements and standards.
- Possession of a Class A California-issued Commercial Driver License or equivalent with tank vehicle endorsement.
Nice To Haves
- Experience utilizing e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, project management, maintenance management systems.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prioritize, and coordinate projects with the Road Maintenance Managers.
- Supervise, train, evaluate and instruct a group of equipment operators, drivers, and laborers.
- Ensure compliance with safety practices and procedures.
- Estimate and order materials.
- Assist the Vehicle and Equipment Manager with writing specifications for new equipment.
- Coordinate with Vehicle and Equipment Section on equipment repairs to ensure equipment is available when needed.
- Make work assignments, requesting additional labor as needed.
- Oversee projects such as road repair, major overlays and repaving projects.
- Serve as point of contact for Road Supervisors and the public if there are questions or concerns about work being performed.
- Make requests for appropriate training and new equipment.
- As a working supervisor, perform the more difficult or complex Operator tasks.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
