Planning and Public Works Maintenance Supervisor; Equipment Services Section

Supervisor in the Maintenance and Operations Divisions Equipment Services Section

In this role as a Supervisor in the Maintenance and Operations Divisions Equipment Services Section, you and your team will provide essential core equipment services to multiple divisions within Pierce County. Your team will procure, manage, and provide maintenance on the heavy equipment and vehicle fleet essential to County functions. The use of data and analytics will assist in planning and determining future needs for the team.

You will also oversee subordinate lead technicians, mechanical technicians, and parts staff to ensure that equipment is ready. Keeping Pierce County's equipment ready for any situation is essential to its communities.

PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW's team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

Your ultimate success will come from equipment and employee readiness through planned maintenance practices. Your ability to lead and train diverse groups will ensure your employees to take on more responsibility and leadership roles in the years to come and further ensure your success.

You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities include:

• Assign, review and approve the work of subordinate staff and/or one or more crews of full-time, or extra-hire staff, and contractors to ensure compliance with standards. Prioritize and coordinate work activities, determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow.
• Investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolution; recommend hiring, promotional and disciplinary actions; approve leave requests and overtime; provide adequate coverage during staff absences.
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide workplace expectations and performance feedback to subordinate employees.
• Schedule and ensure needed maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles are performed.
• Keep records of all work performed as well as equipment maintenance performed and materials used; monitor equipment, tools, and materials utilized on projects; review daily time records for accuracy of information.
• Ensure field staff is complying with applicable safety rules and regulations; review injury reports and recommend corrective actions; inspect work zones and facilities for safety compliance; conduct periodic crew safety and training meetings; and review job site safety checklists.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of department functions in order to ensure efficiency, proper tracking, quality and quantity of work standards.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Related vocational training or education may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• Four years of progressively responsible work experience related to infrastructure maintenance which includes lead or supervisory experience is required.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid driver's license is required.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

How to apply:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the…