BOB- Area Supervisor (Highway Maintenance) II

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance

Public pension plan

Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)

Work From Home up to 2 days per week

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, seeks an Area Supervisor II (Highway Maintenance) to oversee a borough, multi-borough, or citywide bridge preventive maintenance operation. You will supervise crews, assign work locations, monitor progress and quality, and maintain records.

Night shifts may be required. Location is 4200 Vernon Blvd, LIC, Queens, with hours 8:30 PM–5:00 AM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time experience in roadway or bridge/tunnel maintenance with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Class B Commercial Driver License valid in NY with no air brake restrictions.
• Assignment Level II requires at least one year in Assignment Level I or an extra year as described above, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• New York City residency may be required within 90 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a borough, multi-borough, or citywide bridge preventive maintenance operation.
• Assign work locations, monitor progress and quality, and compile reports.
• Respond to emergencies and oversee snow operations as part of the anti-icing program.
• Keep job records and visit each field crew at least once per shift.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bridge maintenance

Roadway maintenance

CDL Class B

Job description

Civil Service Title- Area Supervisor (Highway Maintenance) II

In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Area Supervisor 1.

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City.

This is a supervisory position involved in the maintenance of bridges, tunnels, and related structures. Under general direction, supervises a borough, multi-borough, or citywide bridge preventive maintenance operation. Duties may include assigning work locations; monitoring and ensuring work progress and quality; compiling reports for citywide fence, asphalt, debris, mechanical sweeping, and/or community service crews; responding to emergencies; overseeing snow operations on the East River bridges as part of the anti-icing program; keeping job and other records; performing related duties. Employees must workday, evening, or night shifts as required. Incumbents will supervise several crews of labor employees. Employees must visit each field crew at least once per shift.

Work Location:

4200 VERNON BLVD, L.I.C., QUEENS, 11101

Hours:

8:30PM-5:00AM/Monday - Friday

Benefits

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 35-hour base work week.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of full-time satisfactory experience as a working member of a roadway or bridge/tunnel maintenance and repair crew using asphalt and concrete mixes; and/or performing such tasks as debris/bulk removal; mechanical sweeping, drain/scupper cleaning on bridges/tunnels or related structures, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with no restrictions on the use of air brakes. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Four years of full-time satisfactory experience as a working member of a roadway or bridge/tunnel maintenance and repair crew using asphalt and concrete mixes; and/or performing such tasks as debris/bulk removal; mechanical sweeping, drain/scupper cleaning on bridges/tunnels or related structures, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with no restrictions on the use of air brakes. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have at least one year of experience working in Assignment Level I or an additional year of experience as described above under "Qualification Requirements", at least three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.