SALARY: $25.3151 - $31.4403, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT :
OPENING DATE: 01/11/2024 :
CLOSING DATE: Continuous until filled.:
JOB SUMMARY:
To organize, supervise and participate in a variety of public works activities involving maintenance, repair, and construction; to oversee, assign, review and participate in the work of an assigned crew; and to perform the more complex and difficult duties assigned to the work unit.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direction from upper level supervisory and management staff. Exercises direct supervision over maintenance staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Organize and supervise crews of skilled and semi-skilled personnel in the repair, construction and maintenance of a variety of public works facilities and properties including street resurfacing, repairing and patching, street cleaning, sidewalk, curb and gutter removal and replacement, sewer and waterline construction, cleaning and repair, weed control, mowing, trimming and storm drain and culvert maintenance.
Participate in the full range of maintenance, repair and construction duties including performing the most difficult duties assigned to the work unit.
Operate a full range of heavy and light equipment such as jet and dump trucks, backhoes, graders, bobcats, loaders, water pumps, air compressors, mowers, rollers and other related equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of public works facilities and properties.
Investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary to resolve complaints.
Inspect streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, drainage facilities, parks and water/wastewater lines for needed maintenance and repairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspect the work of crews while in progress; provide advice and assistance to supervisors.
Provide or coordinate crew training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures as directed.
Ensure safety of worksite; verify barricade placement as necessary; maintain barricade and safety materials; replace worn and non-complaint safety equipment.
Oversee, assess, and monitor work performed by contractors for contract compliance and adherence to departmental standards; recommend payment of contractors and document non-compliance.
Coordinate with other City departments and divisions to accomplish departmental project completion and to provide assistance as approved.
Other Important Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist in preparing the streets and drain section or parks budget; maintain time, material and equipment use records.
Requisition supplies and materials as necessary including safety barricades. Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Uses of safety barricades and materials and their setup techniques and compliance procedures.
Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in public works maintenance, construction and repair activities.
Types and levels of maintenance, construction and repair activities generally performed in a public works maintenance program.
Elements of construction technology as they relate to the assigned construction maintenance and repair activities.
Principles of personnel supervision, training, and evaluation.
Safe work practices.
Ability to:
Interpret and work from sketches, penciled layouts and blueprints and prepare plans for minor projects.
Maintain and prepare various records and reports.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
- inspecting site locations for compliance
- operating assigned equipment
- communicating with others.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of:
- interpreting work orders, drawings and specifications
- demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
- walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
- lifting a variety of equipment and materials
- operating assigned equipment.
Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
- hazardous chemicals and materials
- fumes, smoke and heavy dust
- confined or high workplaces
- hazards associated with working in and near traffic.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing public works construction and maintenance work including one year of lead or supervisory training or experience.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented with specialized training in personnel supervision and/or construction-related subjects.
Possession of an appropriate Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Maintenance Crew Supervisor – Streets - Posting #24-02.:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Attn: Hiring Manager
P.O. Box: 1089:
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089:
(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H)
The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: