Labor Supervisor III - Public Works

Labor Supervisor III - Public Works

Advanced supervisory work in coordinating and supervising a crew or a number of crews in performing maintenance/construction of County roads, bridges, rights-of-way, drainage systems and special projects. Work is performed under the direction of the Road & Bridge Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Plans, organizes, and directs the work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees engaged in paving/patching asphalt roads, installing and repairing drainage pipes, building/repairing head walls and catch basins, repairing dirt roads, shoulders, bridges and/or mowing rights-of-way. Trains workers in proper work methods and safety procedures to be followed. Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and the personnel, materials and equipment to be used. Coordinates installation, repair and maintenance assignments with County departments and other agencies. Controls the storage and issuance of major items. Trains, counsels and evaluates the performance of subordinate employees. Maintains proper documentation of all work completed through the use of a computerized maintenance management system, photographs and field books. Responds courteously and effectively to complaints from the general public. Ability to lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees.
• Ability to maintain operating records and prepare concise and accurate reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Knowledge of the types of equipment, materials and methods used in various applications in roads, bridge and drainage maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of the various types of commercial mowing equipment used in different situations.
• Knowledge of practices and techniques required for the safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction plans and interpret data.
• Ability to supervise.

Minimum Requirements

Physical Skills/Working Conditions: Ability to lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to climb, bend, stoop and squat frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Four (4) years of experience in construction and/or maintenance and repair of highways, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, road operations maintenance and working with the general public.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations: Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's Class "B" License.

ADA Statement: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Veterans' Preference: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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Benefits

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.