Listing Summary

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supervising and participating in the repair and maintenance of city streets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Enforces safe work procedures; ensures the establishment of safe work zones.
• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel;
• Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures; and foster employee development through training/mentoring.
• Meets with citizens to discuss their needs or concerns; develops and implements plans to resolve citizen issues.
• Manages the annual paving bid process and contract, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and within budget, and oversees contractors in a professional and collaborative manner to meet city standards and expectations.
• Conducts pavement evaluations; determines condition of streets and prioritizes replacement.
• Estimates materials needed to completed repairs.
• Coordinates and supervises street repair activities.
• Conducts and documents routine safety meetings and enforce safe work standards/procedures
• Receives, processes, and assigns work orders for completion. 
• Assists with new road construction projects and serves as project manager.
• Supervises and participates in concrete repair operations; replaces curbs, driveways and sidewalks.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Responds in a courteous, timely, and effective manner to the expressed needs, concerns, and expectations of the City’s residents and other customers, both internal and external to the city.
• Directs the maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Processes employee payroll records.
• Maintains daily logs and completes monthly/quarterly reports.
• Manage inventory of materials, tools, and equipment required for path maintenance, ensuring resources are readily available for scheduled and emergency work.
• May be required to supervise and work city events including holidays.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of city policies and procedures, including personnel and purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of job-related software programs such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook and work order software.
• Knowledge of safe work policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of street construction, equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) requirements.
• Skill in the use of construction equipment, including asphalt spreader, backhoe, etc.
• Skill in reading plans and blueprints.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a workplace of dignity and respect. 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Assistant Public Works Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include local and state laws, street construction and repair specifications, and city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied supervisory and technical duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in the maintenance and repair of city streets.  Successful performance contributes to safe and well-maintained streets.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, contractors, vendors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• The work is performed in an office or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, boots etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over Crew Leader, Sign Technicians, Equipment Operators and Maintenance Technicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia. Class C required, Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a Spray Applicator’s License in either Category 24 Ornamental & Turf or Category 27 Rights of Way. Must obtain license within one year of placement into position.

The qualifications listed above represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.  To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.