OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Under the general supervision of the Foreman, supervises, plans, coordinates, and schedules crew assignments in the Street Department and assists with the Sanitation Department as needed. Assists the Foreman and, in his/her absence, assumes his/her responsibilities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Plans, projects, and procures necessary materials and equipment, assigns staff to tasks, and carries projects to completion. Analyzes and recommends improvements to existing facilities, equipment, and programs. Schedules maintenance and repair for departmental equipment. Responds to emergency call-outs. Develops and maintains safety practices and procedures. Checks on methods used by departmental crews to ensure their safety and sees that protective devices and equipment are used where indicated. Implements City policies and procedures relating to the operation of Street and Sanitation crews Keeps inventory, time, and materials records. Meets all job safety requirements and standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with Sanitation Department supervision and receives cross training in all Sanitation Department duties and functions. Fills in for Foreman as needed and directed. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, and specialty software; internet and email; phone, radio, fax, and copy machines; various motorized vehicles and equipment. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and considerable experience in the field of street maintenance, repair, and construction is required; some supervisory experience is also preferred. Or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge: Methods, materials, and equipment used in street repair, maintenance, and construction; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the department and the City; and effective business practices. Skills: Planning, organizing, and directing; effective human relations; and the operation of the listed tools and equipment. Abilities: Effectively instruct subordinates in the proper methods, procedures, and safety precautions of street maintenance work; supervise the work of street department crews and direct jobs safely, efficiently, and economically; construct letters and create reports; understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; and work under varying weather conditions. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license and the ability to maintain continuing eligibility under the City's driver eligibility standards. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, with Tanker endorsement, is required. Must be available for first, second, or third shift assignments during 24-hour operations. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be a non-smoker and non-tobacco/nicotine user, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, etc., and refrain from using all tobacco/nicotine products for the duration of employment with the City. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises supervision over departmental crew(s), as assigned by the Foreman. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet during indoor night shift operations. The City offers an exceptional total compensation and benefits package, including an OPERS pension and regularly scheduled step increases. The current starting annual salary for this position is $70,536. After 5 successful years in the position, the annual salary is $88,219. Join our team and contribute to the safe and efficient maintenance of city streets. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Cuyahoga Falls