Labor Supervisor (Non CDL) - City of Vestavia Hills

Labor Supervisor

Labor Supervisors for the City of Vestavia Hills supervise crews performing skilled and unskilled manual labor in maintenance and construction activities, including the maintenance, repair, and care of public works, utilities, parks, and other facilities. Incumbents participate in the work and perform the more skilled or difficult tasks as needed. Work involves addressing a variety of problems and situations in accordance with established criteria and exercising discretion in carrying out assignments based on written and oral instructions. Employees receive assignments from a supervisor who establishes objectives, priorities, and deadlines and provides guidance on unusual situations without clear precedents. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and consistency with established practices and policies through on-site observation and inspection.

Compensation and benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive benefit packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is $48,505 - $75,254.

Minimum qualifications required for this position include:

• Driver's license
• Experience leading labor crews by assigning and reviewing tasks and determining equipment and material needs for various projects.
• Experience implementing standard traffic safety protocols and utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working at construction sites and around traffic.
• Experience operating hand tools and motorized equipment such as weed eaters, chain saws, shovels, blowers, etc.

Typical job duties include:

• Directing and participating in County cemetery burials by using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
• Directing and participating in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of culverts, storm and sanitary sewers, manholes, sidewalks by preparing surfaces for work, monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
• Coordinating the daily activities of construction crews by reviewing work orders and assigning work, coordinating efforts across departments, and preparing the truck, equipment, materials, and tools for the day in order to complete daily tasks.
• Directing and participating in park/general services maintenance activities by monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
• Preparing the crew, equipment, and materials upon arrival at worksite by ensuring safety protocol is followed, delegating tasks for completion, observing work being performed, and communicating with those on-site in order to ensure that work is performed according to standards and procedures.
• Directing and participating in refuse and recycle collection and transport activities according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Directing and participating in grass mowing and other activities along highways and rights-of-ways monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
• Participating in street/road paving and maintenance activities by ensuring that crews and workers are performing work according to appropriate guidelines and standards through observation of work and/or performing various tasks along with the crew in an effort to complete projects.
• Supervising staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Physical demands involve moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work environment is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as roadways and construction sites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc.

Equal employment opportunity statement: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

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