Labor Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervises multiple work crews involved in road construction, road maintenance, property maintenance, right-of-way signs and markings, snow removal and other public works projects
• Investigates complaints from the public regarding public works projects
• Coordinates projects, enforces safe work practices and oversees field review of public works projects
• Exercises supervision over subordinate personnel

• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, policies and procedures and renders decisions
• Enforces safety procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment and employee safety
• Attends meetings, provides information, and answers questions concerning public works operations and projects
• Plans, develops, organizes and evaluates public road construction, road maintenance, property maintenance and signs and markings programs for compliance to standards and regulations and recommends modifications and improvements
• Supervises, assigns work tasks and reviews completed road construction, road maintenance, property maintenance and signs and markings work assignments
• Prepares and submits bid specifications and bid requests and submits recommendations concerning the procurement of road construction, road maintenance, property maintenance and signs and markings materials and equipment
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning the operation and use of signs and markings, and light and heavy construction equipment and materials
• Consults with subordinates and managers to discuss problems, procedures and work assignment progress
• Delegates work and responsibilities to subordinates to achieve objectives and goals
• Coordinates road construction, road maintenance, property maintenance and signs and markings projects and activities with other departmental personnel and contractors
• Assists with budget preparation and prepares reports
• Performs related work

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting
• Must work a varied schedule
• Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
• Inspects and observes work areas

• Associate's degree
• Business Administration
• Construction Technology
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Public Administration
• Related field
• Two years of supervisory or lead road construction, road maintenance, drainage maintenance, property maintenance experience

• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
• Must provide one's own source of transportation
• Must be on 24 hour call
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Must attend two U of K Road Scholar and Road Master program classes per year

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment
• Ability to write concise and clear reports
• PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment
• Ability to write concise and clear reports
• Ability to shoot grade with level instrument and figure grade for positive drainage

EOE