Labor Supervisor; CDL

Labor Supervisor

Labor Supervisors in the Merit System lead and coordinate crews performing a variety of skilled and unskilled manual work related to the maintenance and construction of public infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, water and sewer systems, parks, and other municipal facilities. They assign tasks, monitor progress, train employees, enforce safety standards, and maintain records of work and materials. Supervisors also assist with more technical projects and use sound judgment to address issues and adapt to changing conditions.

Compensation and benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Minimum qualifications required for employment consideration for this position include:

• Class B commercial driver's license.
• Experience leading labor crews by assigning and reviewing tasks and determining equipment and material needs for various projects.
• Experience implementing standard traffic safety protocols and utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working at construction sites and around traffic.
• Experience operating hand tools and motorized equipment such as weed eaters, chain saws, shovels, blowers, etc.

Preferred qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies include:

• Class A commercial driver's license.
• Tanker endorsement.
• Experience operating a backhoe.
• Knowledge and experience with various construction activities, including concrete work involving the use of trowels, floats, and form setting equipment.
• Experience utilizing GPS maps to find worksites, locations, addresses, routes, mileage, etc.
• Experience working in confined spaces (sewer pipe, manholes, lift stations).

Typical job duties include:

• Directing and participating in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of culverts, storm and sanitary sewers, manholes, sidewalks.
• Coordinating the daily activities of construction crews.
• Directing and participating in park/general services maintenance activities.
• Preparing the crew, equipment, and materials upon arrival at worksite.
• Directing and participating in refuse and recycle collection and transport activities.
• Directing and participating in grass mowing and other activities along highways and rights-of-ways.
• Participating in street/road paving and maintenance activities.
• Supervising staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Physical demands involve moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work environment is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as roadways and construction sites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc.

The Person nel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.