Street Maintenance Supervisor

Street Maintenance Supervisor

This position is responsible for supervising the maintenance and repair of city streets and related infrastructure.

Major duties include:

• Supervising and/or participating in the training of new employees and all temporary help.
• Supervising and/or performing the pick-up of trash and garbage spills on roadways, public parks, and other city owned areas.
• Supervising and/or participating in asphalt and concrete installation and repair in the public right-of-way.
• Supervising and/or participating in the clearing of brush, cutting and edging grass/weeds with hand tools and power operated machines (i.e., commercial mowers and bush-hogging) within public rights-of-way.
• Supervising and/or participating in the general care of lawns and grounds; removes dirt, rubbish, weeds, leaves and other refuse from grounds, planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Assisting the Public Works Field Operations Manager in the long-range plans for the Street Department.
• Keeping updated on current developments in the field.
• Supervising and gives input on orders of materials, equipment, and supplies for the Department.
• Supervising and/or performing general maintenance along streets including sidewalks, curbs and gutters, stormwater ponds, ditches, and in public parks.
• Assisting in supervising and/or performs trash pickup including the operation of the knuckle boom truck throughout the City.
• Supervising and/or performing herbicide spraying within City limits.
• Supervising and/or participating in the clearing of ditches with bush cutter, digs ditches and shovels, places sandbags, and performs related works in trenches or excavations with water in excavation.
• Assisting in scheduling routine maintenance of equipment used by the Street Department division.
• Assisting in coordinating and planning of work schedules and assignment of duties.
• Supervising the creation of street signs for the City.
• Managing disciplinary matters and effectively resolving conflicts within a team environment.
• Keeping records and other data daily.
• Performing related duties.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) years of street maintenance experience, preferably within Street/Road Department environment
• Five (5) years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Pass field proficiency test issued by the Field Operations Manager within six (6) months of employment.
• Previous experience performing heavy manual labor.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain State of Florida driver's license at the time of employment with an acceptable driving record for the City's insurance program.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain Class B CDL issued by the State of Florida (Class A is preferred) within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain Road Safety and Heavy Equipment Training (MOT Intermediate) from FDOT within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain the ROW Herbicide Spray License within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain the Aquatic Herbicide Spray License within one (1) year of employment.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Knowledge required by the position includes:

• Knowledge of street construction and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of work safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of City purchasing policies.
• Knowledge of street maintenance equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of computers, job-related computer applications, and keyboarding skills necessary for successful performance.
• Skill in the use of construction equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Ability to keep accurate records and work orders.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise large groups, including managing disciplinary matters.
• Ability to create and manage work schedules.
• Ability to react quickly and accurately in…