Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

Responsible for effectively supervising full-time, part-time and seasonal workers, organizing work sites, purchasing materials for jobs, and maintaining inventories and equipment. The supervisor assigned to the Pavement section will be responsible for supervising staff in the checking, repair, and maintenance of City streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, accessible ramps, and equipment; identifying and repairing problems in said systems, and participating in planning and coordinating construction projects, snow removal and special events.

The supervisor assigned to the Sewers & Signs section will be responsible for supervising staff in the checking, repair, and maintenance of City sanitary sewer, storm sewer and storm water drainage systems and equipment; identifying and repairing problems in said systems; participating in planning and coordinating sewer and sign projects, snow removal and special events.

Actively supports and upholds the City's mission and values. Utilizes computerized work management program to develop and assign work orders and short/long term work plans for various public infrastructure; maintains records of work performed. Supervises full-time staff and seasonal workers; assigns, plans and checks work; trains as required; evaluates employee performance; recommends hires and discharges; recommends pay increases, promotions, and transfers; responsible for initiating disciplinary actions. Sets daily and weekly work plans for the respective section employees; coordinates with other Operations Supervisors, the Deputy Director for PW Operations, and other divisions and departments. Organizes work projects and assigns employees, equipment, and materials; orients staff to project, work sites, and daily work plans. Inspects future work areas and lays out actual work sites. Calculating equipment, materials, and labor cost for each job completed utilizing departmental forms and receipts; signs and transfers to the Deputy Director for PW Operations.

In addition, the supervisor assigned to the Pavement section will be responsible for: Repairing asphalt streets and alleys by asphalt patching, crack sealing, spray patching and grading. Repairing concrete streets and sidewalks. Excavating ditch lines and streets using end-loader, backhoe, and motor-grader. Hauling and dumping trash; grinding stumps using wood chipper; picking up leaves using dump truck. Mowing grass using hand and riding lawn mowers, bush hog and edger. Organizing and supervising leaf removal on City streets. Assisting concrete crew in all phases of project work as required. Removing, setting forms, pouring, and finishing concrete for street, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and ADA ramps. Repairing brick sidewalks. Supervising the installation and maintenance of traffic control necessary to complete infrastructure maintenance work safely in accordance with City standards.

In addition, the supervisor assigned to the Sewers & Signs section will be responsible for: Assisting sewer personnel in all phases of project work required. Sweeping City streets using mechanical street sweeper. Supervising the installation of traffic control devices and lane markings according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Standards. Repairing storm and sanitary sewer pipes and manholes. Checking and cleaning sewers; televising sanitary sewers and storm sewers. Organizing and supervising routine debris removal from storm and sanitary sewers. Inspecting sanitary and storm sewer systems in response to routine citizen reports of problems.

Knowledge and skills typically acquired through graduation from high school or equivalent. Five (5) years of work experience in a Public Works construction-related field and two (2) years of supervisory experience in a Public Works construction-related field. Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in Public Works construction (including concrete saw, hand-saws, basic hand tools, levels, asphalt rigs, floats, hand-floats, skill saws, hand-sprayers, hand-held radios, calculators, computers, and such heavy equipment as end-loaders, back-hoes, dump trucks, sweepers, rollers, tile probes, air compressors, chipping hammers, tile cutters, sewer ventilators, air monitors, trenching and shoring equipment, plate compactors, air hammers, vactors, sewer televising unit, motor-graders, tar pots, oil distributors, snow removal equipment, paint machines, grinders, and heat machines) and general public works maintenance and repair. Knowledge of federal, state, and City Public Works construction and safety regulations. Ability to effectively supervise others and enforce practices and procedures to ensure effective long-term maintenance and repair of public infrastructure. Knowledge of industry construction standards like Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Construction in Illinois, Illinois Department of Transportation Standards for Road and Bridge Construction, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Skilled in the safe use and care of equipment and tools. Knowledge of basic algebra and accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to learn new computer software and technology as required.