Stormwater - Crew Supervisor

City of Asheville•Asheville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Crew Supervisor in the Public Works Department, Stormwater Division. The Public Works Department is responsible for overseeing construction, maintenance, and repair projects within the city. The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity. The City’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person’s age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Three years of related experience in construction trades, including paving, roadways, sidewalks, ditches, utility installation, or drainage installation, is required
Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a Class B with the ability to obtain a Class A within 90 days of hire, including appropriate endorsement(s).
Must possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification, or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Nice To Haves

lead or supervisory experience (2 years preferred)
any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: plans, directs, and reviews work of individuals and the team; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels as appropriate; recommends discipline, disciplinary actions, or discharge; completes employee performance appraisals and salary increases; participates in interviews and makes hiring recommendations; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and updates and maintains department standard operating procedure manuals.
Estimates job costs and needed equipment, parts, and materials: develops list of equipment and materials to complete projects; ensures availability of adequate parts and materials to conduct work activities; and requests new or replacement materials as required.
Conducts on-site work reviews: ensures full utilization of personnel, materials, and facilities with concern for quality, safety, and efficiency; ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and specifications; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; and monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with completing department projects, which may include a service truck, dump truck, backhoe, mini-excavator, bobcat, salt spreader, brush truck, leaf truck, asphalt packer, bucket truck, street sweeper, sewer flush truck, tractor, trailer, tamper, tapping machine, lawn mower, riding mower, tiller, trencher, dragging equipment, chain saw, power saw, hand saw, concrete saw, air compressor, pickaxe, sledgehammer, rake, post hole digger, shovel, hand tools, measuring instruments, or two-way radio.
Supervises the utilization of safety equipment and wearing of protective gear: monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Responds to emergency situations involving operations in area of assignment: serves on on-call rotation; and assigns and directs emergency work crews as needed.
Performs related duties in support of operations in area of assignment: receives and responds to questions, requests and/or complaints regarding assigned functions, projects, and services; and makes recommendations regarding budget allocations for area of assignment.
Communicates with supervisor, subordinates, other City employees, contractors, the public, outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, activity logs, timesheets, leave requests, accident reports, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing (edit as appropriate) word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Performs other related duties as required.