Labor Supervisor

The purpose of this position is to supervise multiple work crews involved in road construction, road maintenance, property maintenance, right-of-way signs and markings, snow removal and other public works projects.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through daily communication and periodic meetings.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, coaching, disciplining, and completing employee performance evaluations.
• Inspects, coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress;
• Inspects and verifies completed work assignments daily; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• 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.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning the daily operation, use of signs and markings, and all construction equipment and materials.
• Coordinates road construction, road maintenance, property maintenance and signs and markings projects and activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists and prepares reports.
• Enforces safety procedures to ensure. overall safety of daily operations.
• Investigates citizen complaints and provides solutions to road condition and maintenance problems.
• Monitors and reports weather and road condition and implements recommended plan of action for snow and ice removal, clearing roads of downed tree and debris from storms, floods and other disasters.
• Conducts field surveys, drafts plans and drawings, provides specifications and work schedules for maintenance projects and activities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Coordinates projects with utility companies and provides information on road projects.
• Reviews road, utility easement, and right-of-way plans to determine accuracy and conformance to laws, regulations and engineering principles.
• Attends meetings, provides information, and answers questions concerning public works operations and projects.
• Reviews and processes payroll on a daily basis.
• Operates and understands survey equipment.

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of road or drainage construction or maintenance or related experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must be on 24-hour call, as needed.
• Must work a varied schedule.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to: o Bright/dim light;
  Dusts and pollen. o Extreme heat and/or cold;
  Wet or humid conditions. o Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife. o Vibration;
  Fumes and/or noxious odors. o Traffic;
  Moving machinery.

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