Assistant Road Supervisor

Merced County; Los Banos (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County in Los Banos, CA, is seeking a seasoned Road Maintenance Worker III to supervise and assist district road crews in patching, resurfacing, and maintaining roads. Applicants should have five years of progressive road construction experience and a valid California Class A driver's license, with the ability to operate heavy equipment and supervise staff in a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting roads, maintaining records, assisting in performance

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible road construction and maintenance experience, including one (1) year performing duties comparable to Road Maintenance Worker III in Merced County.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class A Driver's license.
• Knowledge of road maintenance equipment, safety regulations, and county procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District Road Supervisor in supervising, instructing, assisting, and inspecting the work of road crews.
• Operate heavy equipment or perform other duties when not supervising crews.
• Inspect County roads and report findings; keep time and equipment records.
• Assist in employee performance evaluations and review timecards.
• Conduct inventory of supplies and materials; respond to public complaints.

Skills

Supervision

Fleet and equipment operation

Safety compliance

Records management

Job description

Examples of Duties

Please Note: This recruitment is being established to fill a position located in Los Banos, CA.

• Assist the District Road Supervisor in supervising, instructing, assisting, and inspecting the work of road crews engaged in patching, resurfacing, and maintaining paved and surfaced roads, repairing and constructing culverts and small bridges, and removing of obstructions, brush and weeds from right-of-way and shoulders.
• Operates heavy equipment or performs other duties when not supervising crews.
• Inspects County roads and reports findings.
• Keeps time and equipment records.
• Assists in employees' performance evaluations.
• Reviews timecards for supervisor's signature.
• Conducts inventory of supplies, fuels, materials to be used on projects.
• Responds to complaints from the public.
• Instructs crews in and enforces operating safety practices.

Examples of Duties

Please Note: This recruitment is being established to fill a position located in Los Banos, CA.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the District Road Supervisor in supervising, instructing, assisting, and inspecting the work of road crews engaged in patching, resurfacing, and maintaining paved and surfaced roads, repairing and constructing culverts and small bridges, and removing of obstructions, brush and weeds from right-of-way and shoulders.
• Operates heavy equipment or performs other duties when not supervising crews.
• Inspects County roads and reports findings.
• Keeps time and equipment records.
• Assists in employees' performance evaluations.
• Reviews timecards for supervisor's signature.
• Conducts inventory of supplies, fuels, materials to be used on projects.
• Responds to complaints from the public.
• Instructs crews in and enforces operating safety practices.

Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible road construction and maintenance experience, including one (1) year performing duties comparable to those of Road Maintenance Worker III in Merced County.

License

Possess and maintain a valid California Class A Driver's license.

IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY

Essential Functions

• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• Respond appropriately to situations.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
• Wear a respirator, safety glasses or other protective clothing and equipment, as needed.
• Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
• Frequently operate large, heavy equipment on uneven and/or rough terrain.
• Frequently drive vehicles and maintain equipment.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, twist, squat, climb, balance and crawl.
• Frequent repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Occasional risk of exposure to hazardous materials.
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding, grasping, repetitive motion.
• Frequent exposure to noise.
• Constant use of hand/eye coordination.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of supervision and training.
• Methods, procedures, tools, and materials used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads.
• Operation and maintenance of a variety of medium and heavy road maintenance equipment.
• Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and heavy equipment on streets and roads.
• Geography and road names of a Merced County Road maintenance district.
• Safe work practice and State and Federal safety regulations.

Ability To

• Oversee and train subordinate employees.
• Supervise and train subordinate employees.
• Inspect and report on road condition.
• Skillfully and safely operate a variety of medium and heavy road maintenance equipment.
• Keep time and equipment records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

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