Highway Supervisor

This position supervises and manages the Highway Crew, Mechanics, Transfer Station and Administrative Assistant to maintain a safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment, heavy vehicles and power equipment on assigned projects or activities of a public works nature which may entail road and sidewalk construction and maintenance; storm water systems maintenance and construction; tree work and road side mowing, street signs, snow operations, fleet operations etc.,

as needed. The Public Works Supervisor is required to fill in during department head absences and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Essential Job Functions:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Includes but not limited to other duties as may be assigned)

• Supervises, assigns, implements, and inspects the operations of the Public Works Crews (Highway, Transfer and Mechanics) and outside contractors handling: road and bridge construction and reconstruction projects; the installation and repair of storm drainage systems; the repair and cleaning of catch basins; seasonal maintenance activities such as road repair and reconstruction, road grading and street patching; street sweeping; construction and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, storm water systems;
  
  tree work, etc.
• Coordinates and manages emergency storm response system; including plowing and treatment of roads; inspects roads and bridges to ensure that driving conditions are safe.
• Assists with bid specifications for award to subcontractors or in-house self-performed work, for the purchase of department equipment, materials and supplies; works with vendors to acquire appropriate supplies and materials for various projects; researches prices of supplies and materials; develops purchase orders for processing; tracks expenditures for each project; develops cost estimates for projects by determining quantity of supplies and materials
• Investigates complaints and gives directives to appropriate employees for corrective action
• Guarantees safe working conditions for employees as required by State and Federal Agencies. Review and enforce DEEP, EPA, OSHA and other public safety and health directives, mandates, regulations and ordinances; provide on the job training of safety methods for all department staff positions and functions.
• Reads blueprints and sets up projects accordingly; knowledge of transit/level to layout and set up projects and determine grades in field
• Is subject to call out to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.
• In the absence of the Director, reviews for approval employee’s time sheets; maintain accurate records of daily work completed and records of project completed and complaints resolved.
• Assigns trains and supervises staff on policy and procedure. Consults with Department Director on such personnel matters as hiring and discipline and obtains approval for such actions.
• Assist with preparation and administration of appropriate department budgets.
• Submits oral and written reports to Town officials and state agencies as requested.
• Serves as acting public works director when necessary at the discretion of the First Selectman or his designee
• May be appointed Tree Warden by the Board of Selectman

Other Functions:

• Continue training; keeping current with trends and all necessary certifications required
• Assists other department’s staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public

Supervision:

Supervision Scope:
Performs a variety of technical, administrative and supervisory responsibilities requiring knowledge of department standard operating procedures and the exercise of judgment and initiative to accomplish competent service delivery; works independently and in combination with others.

Supervision Received:
Works under the general direction of the Public Works Director following professional standards, procedures and…