Field Supervisor

Saint Joseph, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Field Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation
DIVISION: Streets
SALARY: $49798.00/YR $23.941346/HR
CLOSING DATE: Until filled

Job Summary/Scope
Schedules and supervises work of assigned crews involved in both the maintenance and preventive maintenance and repair of streets alleys ditches and storm sewers. Assists with budget preparation for the Street Maintenance Division.

Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Senior Work Leader is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching training guiding evaluating correcting and if necessary disciplining.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plans and schedules daily tasks and ISSUES work orders to assigned crews.
Supervises crews and inspects work in progress.
Instruct and trains employees in proper equipment operation work methods and safety procedures.
Receives and resolves complaints concerning potholes street cleaning trees weeds and other street maintenance related problems.
Serves as a supervisor during snowstorms ice storms thunderstorms or any other emergency which the Storm Control Center and Street Maintenance crews would be involved in.
Maintains computer records of repairs and maintenance and processes necessary paperwork.
Oversees material control and requisitions materials to be purchased.
Operates and maintains equipment such as mowers sweepers weed eaters and heavy equipment used in street repairs as needed.
Estimates materials manpower and equipment needed for budgetary purposes.
Completes accident reports.
Prepares employee evaluations as required.
Ensures traffic control devices are properly utilized and placed following MUTCD guidelines.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required (Essential) Skills Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of general street construction maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures for asphalt concrete and brick pavements as well as bridge culvert and storm sewer construction.
Ability to lead and direct work activities of others.
Skills in Microsoft Office and knowledge of asset management software required.
Knowledge of the layout of City streets work districts and address system of St. Joseph.
Skills in the operation of heavy equipment including but not limited to loaders graders sweepers flushers dump trucks and snow removal equipment.
Skills in training subordinates in the proper and safe operation of machinery and equipment.
Ability to train others in the safe and proper use of equipment.
Ability to interpret federal state and local laws.
Ability to communicate effectively and prepare concise and accurate reports
Valid Class A CDL with Tanker and endorsement required.
Required to be on-call and /or carry a cell phone and respond to emergencies as needed.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used
Generally operates a pickup but may be called upon to operate a variety of equipment such as personal computer loader grader backhoe skid steer loader sweeper flusher slurry seal machine roller (rubber tired or steel wheeled) vibratory compactor and various snow removal equipment. Materials used may include but are not limited to crack seal material hot and cold asphalt patch materials concrete paving brick weed killer various cutback and emulsified liquid asphalts both hot and cold as well as various de-icing materials. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Exposure to extreme weather conditions. Occasional lifting of objects weighing less than 50 pounds with assistance. Frequent standing walking bending stooping and kneeling. Work is frequently performed in live traffic. Long hours in a vehicle will also be required. Will need to perform on-site inspections. Work involves oral communication through the use of telephone or in person. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor

Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to being communicative informative fair honest and respectful.

Education/Experience
High School education or equivalent required. Three to five years prior experience in a related field required.

Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

Required Experience:

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JOB TITLE: Field SupervisorDEPARTMENT: Public Works & TransportationDIVISION: StreetsSALARY: $49798.00/YR $23.941346/HR CLOSING DATE: Until filledJob Summary/ScopeSchedules and supervises work of assigned crews involved in both the maintenance and preventive maintena...

JOB TITLE: Field Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation
DIVISION: Streets
SALARY: $49798.00/YR $23.941346/HR
CLOSING DATE: Until filled

Plans and schedules daily tasks and ISSUES work orders to assigned crews.
Supervises crews and inspects work in progress.
Instruct and trains employees in proper equipment operation work methods and safety procedures.
Receives and resolves complaints concerning potholes street cleaning trees weeds and other street maintenance related problems.
Serves as a supervisor during snowstorms ice storms thunderstorms or any other emergency which the Storm Control Center and Street Maintenance crews would be involved in.
Maintains computer records of repairs and maintenance and processes necessary paperwork.
Oversees material control and requisitions materials to be purchased.
Operates and maintains equipment such as mowers sweepers weed eaters and heavy equipment used in street repairs as needed.
Estimates materials manpower and equipment needed for budgetary purposes.
Completes accident reports.
Prepares employee evaluations as required.
Ensures traffic control devices are properly utilized and placed following MUTCD guidelines.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required (Essential) Skills Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of general street construction maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures for asphalt concrete and brick pavements as well as bridge culvert and storm sewer construction.
Ability to lead and direct work activities of others.
Skills in Microsoft Office and knowledge of asset management software required.
Knowledge of the layout of City streets work districts and address system of St. Joseph.
Skills in the operation of heavy equipment including but not limited to loaders graders sweepers flushers dump trucks and snow removal equipment.
Skills in training subordinates in the proper and safe operation of machinery and equipment.
Ability to train others in the safe and proper use of equipment.
Ability to interpret federal state and local laws.
Ability to communicate effectively and prepare concise and accurate reports
Valid Class A CDL with Tanker and endorsement required.
Required to be on-call and /or carry a cell phone and respond to emergencies as needed.