Field Supervisor (Concrete Maintenance)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston invites applications for an Emergency Management Tier I position within Public Works. The incumbent will plan, coordinate and direct maintenance activities for city infrastructure and ensure crews have proper supplies and functioning equipment.

Travel and driving a city vehicle are required. Requires a high school diploma or GED, with four years of related maintenance experience; a related Bachelor's degree may substitute.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Four years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field; a Bachelor's degree may substitute.
• Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with City driving policy.
• Preference will be given to applicants with verifiable supervisory experience in infrastructure maintenance; experience with pavement and work order software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct maintenance activities for city infrastructure.
• Ensure employees have adequate work supplies and properly functioning equipment.
• Organize and assign work, monitor progress, and resolve staffing/operational issues.
• Train and provide guidance to new employees; oversee preventative maintenance of vehicles and tools.
• Observe traffic control and safety procedures; operate city vehicle as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree substitute

Job description

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Position Overview

Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section: Transportation and Drainage Operations/Concrete Maintenance

Reporting Location: 5900 Teague Rd, Houston, TX 77041

Workdays & Hours: Various*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

This individual will plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of groups of workers within the same department who are engaged in providing maintenance to city infrastructure. Ensures that employees have adequate work supplies and properly functioning equipment to perform assigned tasks. Organizes and assigns the work of maintenance crews and monitors work in progress. Analyzes and resolve staff, equipment, and operating problems. Reviews operations policies and procedures; recommends changes to increase efficiency; implements approved changes. Sets up and maintains employee attendance records. Plans and conducts staff meetings; apprises staff of relevant occurrences and policy/procedures changes. Prepares, coordinates, updates and/or refer work orders to the appropriate entity. Trains and provide guidance to new employees. Oversee preventative maintenance of assigned vehicles, equipment and tools. Observes traffic control activities and follow safety procedures and regulations and ensure crews do the same. Assists with daily operations tasks as needed. Drives city vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED.

Experience Requirements

Four years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field are required.

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.

License Requirements

Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with verifiable supervisory experience in infrastructure maintenance.

Experience in working rigid and flexible pavement and work order system software programs.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such people possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such people are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade: 17

EOE Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Houston is 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, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.