District Maintenance Supervisor; Department Of Transportation And Highways Seiu

Overview

DISTRICT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) SEIU 73. Requisition : .

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Bureau Chief, assumes overall responsibility for the day-to-day administrative, technical, and professional operations of one of the Transportation and Highways Department’s Regional Maintenance Districts. Supervises and directs the deployment of all staff engaged in year-round maintenance of County roads and highways, including maintenance of highways and appurtenances (pavement patching, minor resurfacing, drainage systems, bridges, landscaping), street sweeping and cleaning within roadway jurisdiction, snow and ice removal, mowing and vegetation control.

Manages resourcing and execution of manpower, equipment, and daily maintenance assignments. Provides direction to other professional and sub-professional Highway staff. Confers and reports to the Maintenance Bureau Chief, Deputy Maintenance Bureau Chiefs or other designated Bureau Chiefs as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED and twelve (12) years of highway engineering work experience in Public Works or Management Operations, including but not limited to: maintenance of highways and their appurtenances, such as pavement patching, minor resurfacing, drainage systems, bridges, landscaping, snow and ice removal, mowing and vegetation control. Experience includes managing resources, manpower, equipment, and daily maintenance assignments.
• Two (2) years’ supervisory experience in Public Works or Maintenance Operations.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• This position is considered safety-sensitive; candidates must pass a drug test as part of pre-employment background check.
• Candidates contacted will be required to produce original required documents listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of an offer.

* Degrees awarded outside the United States must be credentialed by WES, ECE, or a NACES member organization.

• Knowledge of managing resourcing and execution of manpower, equipment, and daily maintenance assignments for the day-to-day operation of a Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways Maintenance Division.
• Knowledge of the safe operation of various road maintenance equipment.
• Ability to supervise, plan, assign, coordinate, and direct work assignments of support staff (Laborers, Road Equipment Operators, Motor Vehicle Drivers).
• Ability to stay informed of community trends that may impact field operations.
• Ability to maintain written records, perform measurements, and provide timely, accurate written and verbal reports; communicate professionally to diverse groups.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, follow instructions, and relate well with others.
• Ability to understand and apply rules and protocols in labor contracts and County personnel ordinances; ability to resolve disputes.
• Ability to travel moderately to extensively for assignments throughout Cook County, including outdoor work in inclement weather.

Note: The duties listed are not a complete list of duties and may be assigned as needed.

When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference, identify yourself as a veteran on the application and attach the required documents (DD Form 214/215 or NGB 22).

The Cook County Veterans Affairs office can assist with obtaining a certified DD214. Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers at time of interview.

Medical, Dental, and Vision;
Basic Term Life Insurance;
Pension Plan;
Deferred Compensation Program;
Employee Assistance Program;
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time;
Voluntary Benefits;
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligibility.

This position may require post-offer tests,…