Road Maintenance Supervisor (Open and Promotional)

County of San Mateo • San Mateo, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the position of Road Maintenance Supervisor. There are currently two vacancies in the Department of Public Works. Under the direction of a Road Maintenance Manager, Road Maintenance Supervisors serve as a first line working supervisor with responsibility for overseeing a small crew involved in road maintenance and road construction activities. Road Maintenance Supervisors are responsible for the overall quality and quantity of work produced by their assigned crew, training crew members so they have the necessary skills to do the job, facilitating efforts to improve work methods and encourage crews to "work smarter and not harder", creating a positive motivational environment for the crew, and ensuring that high quality customer service is provided.

Requirements

• Possess in depth knowledge of road operations.
• Have at least four years of road maintenance experience.
• Embrace the County's emphasis on excellent customer service.
• Be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Possess strong planning and organizational skills.
• Be a champion for safety.
• Demonstrate personal trustworthiness which inspires others.
• Use initiative and independent judgment.
• Be a team player, willing to work with others to reach shared goals.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures of construction and maintenance methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance equipment and its use.
• Knowledge of safety practices relating to public works projects.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of weights and measures.
• Ability to foster teamwork and service excellence through example.
• Ability to organize, plan, lay out and coordinate the work of a small group of people.
• Ability to supervise, train, evaluate and instruct subordinate personnel.
• Ability to use personal initiative to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to read and interpret simple plans and specifications and transfer grades from survey stakes.
• Ability to enforce common safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to work with basic arithmetic computations.
• Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public and with co-workers.
• Ability to bend, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment (50 lbs. min.) and supplies (50 lbs. min.) used in the course of the work, such as jackhammers, pumps, piping and paving materials.
• Meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements and standards for holder of a commercial driver license.
• Four years of experience in road maintenance and construction work.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid California-issued Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tank vehicle endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate for the Road Maintenance Supervisor position will: Possess in depth knowledge of road operations. Have at least four years of road maintenance experience. Embrace the County's emphasis on excellent customer service. Be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks. Possess strong planning and organizational skills. Be a champion for safety. Demonstrate personal trustworthiness which inspires others. Use initiative and independent judgment. Be a team player, willing to work with others to reach shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and participate in road maintenance and construction activities as part of a crew within an assigned area.
• Supervise, train, evaluate and instruct a small group of subordinate personnel.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints and prepare reports of findings and actions taken.
• Read and interpret plans, transfer grades from survey stakes.
• Administer a safety program by ensuring employees' compliance with safety practices and procedures.
• Administer departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide input to manager on disciplinary matters.
• Coach and mentor staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.
• The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
• Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
• The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed