Operations Supervisor- Public Works

Town of Mead; Mead (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Mead is seeking a Public Works supervisor to oversee daily operations for streets, sewers, parks, and related infrastructure in Mead, Colorado. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating tasks, and coordinating with contractors to ensure safe, efficient maintenance and repair work.

The position operates on-site with standard hours 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and occasional nights or weekends; candidates must ensure compliance with safety standards and MUTCD guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six years of experience related to construction, repair and maintenance of sewer, street, parks, or storm drainage systems including operation of related equipment.
• Two years of experience as a lead worker or working supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and personnel for streets, sewers, parks, and related infrastructure.
• Supervise staff, allocate work assignments, and oversee contractors.
• Provide safety oversight and train crew for proper performance and conformity to standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety procedures

MUTCD knowledge

Office software

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience-based, combination of education and experience

Tools

Dump trucks

Snowplows

Backhoe

Street sweeper

Jet/inductor truck

Job description

The position oversees the daily operations and personnel as well as actively participates in complex tasks streets, sewers, and related infrastructure. This individual will supervise staff, allocate work assignments, and provide oversight of contractors. They will participate in the construction, maintenance and repair of the Town’s streets and sewers. This role may also collaborate with the Operations Supervisor-Parks on tasks and complex projects related to parks, open space, and trails.

Work Arrangement:

The position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role. This position works normal business hours 7AM to 4PM and occasional nights and weekends.

The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Inspects and supervises the repair of booster pumping stations, reservoir, parks, streets, drainage systems, and sewer system at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Supervises the location of sanitary and storm sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation and informs crew of such locations.
• Provides operations guidance for snow removal, building maintenance, storm and sanitary sewer pipe installations, park maintenance and road maintenance/construction.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate staff while fostering technical development and safe work practices.
• Provides training, instruction, and reviews work of crew for proper performance and conformance to standards.
• Assists crew with difficult or complex tasks; performs a variety of skilled, technical, and maintenance work as needed.
• Maintains and orders equipment and supplies used in the maintenance, construction, and repair of streets, parks, fleet, signs, sewer collection, storm drainage systems and other department building facilities.
• Responsible for maintaining safe operating conditions and supplies necessary to ensure safety equipment is available to all workers.
• Oversees the safety of assigned maintenance workers and equipment operators by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress.
• Serves as a backup to the Operations Supervisor-Parks and when necessary, may perform the duties of the Public Works Operations Manager during their absence.
• Organizes staff support for Town-sponsored events.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to personnel, safety, training, equipment, supplies, water consumption, and other reports.
• Responsible for ensuring that certifications are up to date for all personnel.
• Provides recommendations regarding heavy equipment purchases.
• Assists Operation Manager in development of budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six years of experience relating to the construction, repair and maintenance of sewer, street, parks, or storm drainage systems including the operation of related maintenance equipment.
• Two years of experience as a lead worker or working supervisor.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record
• Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (class B) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Flaggers Certificate

• Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in public sewer collection systems, storm drainage systems, parks, and street systems.
• Thorough knowledge of pipe installation, connection and repair, and road construction and maintenance.
• Skill in operation of maintenance and construction tools, such, dump trucks, snowplows, pickup trucks, utility trucks; street sweeper, jetter/inductor truck, street roller, motor grader, backhoe, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, welders, mowers, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, detection devices, mobile radios, and ditch witches.
• Proficient in the application of information contained within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and software, including personal computers and associated office word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software, phones, fax, and copy machines.
• Ability to motivate, supervise, guide, direct, and organize the activities of various crews performing construction and maintenance work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to work on-call as required.

General Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Physically demanding work requiring the ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with or without assistance.
• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting with the occasional need to stoop, kneel, squat, and climb.

Work Environment:

• Essential duties are frequently performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to the elements.
• Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, walking on uneven surfaces, dust, fumes, gases, noise, vibration, local travel, and work in traffic.
• Frequent light and heavy equipment operation.