Senior Field Supervisor - SIMR

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

Supervises and schedules the daily work schedule of employees and equipment in the maintenance of streets, alleys, ditches and storm sewers. Direct and indirect supervision. Assists in preparing and monitoring the division department budget. Integral to the position of Senior Field Supervisor is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.

Requirements

Knowledge of concrete, asphalt and brick construction, maintenance, and preventive maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of drafting and computer operations.
Ability to understand and interpret site plans and construction drawings
Ability to operate equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets, alleys, shoulders, and ditches.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Three to five years of prior experience required.
Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.
Must be available to be on-call for emergencies and/or during shift schedules.
Skills in Microsoft Office required and knowledge of asset management software required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a related field preferred, or three to five years prior experience or any combination of formal education and work experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Responsibilities

Supervises the daily operations at the Street Department.
Maintains daily crew and equipment schedules.
Oversees the work program and the various lists and procedures associated with it.
Maintains and updates the Snow Removal and Ice Control Program
Conducts inspections of work in progress and makes follow-up inspections on completed work.
Answers citizen complaints concerning streets, alleys and drainage problems and determines appropriate course of action.
Creates training materials for snow removal and ice control, as well as the various maintenance and preventive maintenance programs at the street department and coordinates outside training through Human Resources.
Must be on call and carry a Mobile pager and respond to Emergency situations as required.
Oversees the ordering of bulk materials used by the street department and tracks deliveries.
Maintains records for streets and sewers during emergency operations for FEMA.
PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned.