Operations Supervisor, Highway Department, North District (Albany & Sauk Centre)

Highway Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: Hiring Rate: $39.30/hour, Grade 22, Non-Exempt, Non-Union

Stearns County Mission: Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All. Stearns County Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable

Stearns County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

Position Objective: To provide supervision for maintenance workers and management of the Highway Shops in the assigned districts of Stearns County. This position is responsible for maintaining safe County roadways for the motoring public, particularly during adverse weather conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assigns staff and equipment to projects and instructs personnel in the proper use of equipment and tools.
• Manages and directs snow and ice removal operations to ensure safe roadways for the motoring public; directs callout of crews, determines equipment and materials needed; monitors weather conditions and performs visual inspections.
• Manages and directs road maintenance repair and reconstruction projects.
• Coordinates and prioritizes contractor schedules.
• Assesses product and material needs for projects, determines cost and assigns staff.
• Coordinates and collaborates maintenance functions with other groups within the County Highway Department, State Highway Department, municipalities, townships, governmental agencies, law enforcement officials and the public.
• Assists with the development of the capital equipment budget.
• Coordinates materials ordering and tracks and reports inventories; identifies ongoing needs and usage to ensure sufficient materials are available.
• Prepares time, equipment and materials reports.
• Plans and schedules proper maintenance and replacement of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with revision and implementation of department policies, procedures, and forms.
• Reviews and approves employee labor, material and equipment timesheets and reports.
• Inspects utility right-of-way permits, approving or collaborating with the permit holder to complete work to County specifications.
• Conducts safety meetings and safety discussions with staff.
• Prioritizes and schedules safety reflective paint striping on County roads.
• Responds to public complaints and demands to maintain positive public relations.
• Monitors proper roadway signage, critiques sign quality and arranges repairs or replacements to ensure compliance with established sign standards.
• Monitors electronic logs and evaluates routes, material usage, and assembles documentation on all activities.
• Contributes to the development of the five-year road improvement plan.
• Attends work in a regular and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Five years of highway maintenance/highway construction work experience for a state or local governmental agency
• Valid Minnesota Class A - CDL driver's license
• Non-commercial pesticide spraying license or have the ability to obtain within twelve months of hire
• Ability to be available for on-call responsibilities outside of normal business hours
• Ability to report to the assigned district within 15 minutes after knowledge of severe weather conditions. A period of 60 days will be given to the successful candidate for relocation if necessary
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications

Preferred experience beyond minimum qualifications:

• Experience in a supervisory position
• Experience performing and supervising winter road maintenance operations
• Public relations/customer service experience
• Experience with the use and operation of heavy equipment

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques commonly used in construction and maintenance activities particularly those applied to roads and bridges.
• Knowledge of hazards and the safety precautions of operating heavy equipment and performing maintenance activities on a road system.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and local laws, rules and codes relating to highway maintenance and road repair activity.
• Ability to provide direction and supervision to assigned staff.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare work and time reports.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Accountabilities Shared By All Employees:

• Consistently performs job responsibilities with a positive attitude and in a manner consistent with the County's mission and values.
• Develops and maintains a respectful and collaborative professional relationship with all County employees and the public we serve.
• Values and respects the diversity each employee brings to the organization.
• Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
• Complies with all rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment.

Accountabilities Shared By Managers and Supervisors:

• Demonstrates, by personal example, the integrity, ethics and excellence in work performance which is expected from all employees.
• Promotes a coaching culture through frequent feedback, meeting with employees in a one-to-one setting in efforts to build trust, engagement and team collaboration in line with organizational goals.
• Provides a leadership role in employees' professional growth and development.
• Participates in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, and the effective performance management of assigned employees.
• Onboards employees to County policies and procedures and clearly communicates primary responsibilities and expected performance outcomes so individuals may proceed with certainty in their respective positions.
• Administers County policies and Labor contracts and documents and reports all incidents and actions taken as a member of the supervisory/management team to the appropriate chain of command and/or Human Resources.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 85% of the time outdoors and 15% of the time indoors. Work related travel covering approximately 290-330 miles within the assigned district of Stearns County. Will have some exposure to health hazards and accidents. Subject to the hazards of traffic, inclement weather and unforeseen roadway issues. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.

Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent. Supervision of Others: This position supervises Maintenance Workers, Lead Workers, and Seasonal Laborers. Responsibility for Public Contact: Frequent.

Hours of Work: This position has a normal work schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; may include some hours outside of normal work hours on occasion. Summer hours: 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday (starting the week prior to Memorial Day through Labor Day). Regularly includes hours outside of normal hours during the snow and ice season.

Interview Date: If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Invitations to the interview will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. A job specific physical, drug and/or psychological exam may be required before appointment.

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