Public Works Field Supervisor

City of Indianapolis and Marion County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County seeks a supervisor for the sub-district maintenance and repair functions including bridges, guardrails, drainage, patching, grading, and snow/ice control. You will establish policies and supervise staff, reporting to the Superintendent, while ensuring safety and efficiency of operations.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent with supervisory experience and strong communication, analytical, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of experience working as a crew member or two (2) years’ supervisory experience of six (6) or more employees.
• Ability to delegate authority and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and standards involving road and street maintenance.
• Knowledge of, or ability to use equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, roller, bush hog, sweeper, axe, chain saw, etc.
• Ability to establish good working relations with employees and the public.
• Must possess analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills in word and excel.
• Knowledge in time keeping and payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Patrol specified area checking for surface conditions and investigating complaints.
• Plans routes, assigns duties, and reviews the work of his crew daily.
• Verifies completion of each project.
• Responsible to Superintendent for the total maintenance of his area, such as street patching, berm edges of road, trimming trees, clearing debris, and driving hazards from right of way.
• Prepares progress reports daily and weekly and crew day cards listing jobs, equipment, and materials used.
• Analyzes and solves problems that arise on the project site concerning type of maintenance required.
• Checks equipment daily against a check sheet to ensure operating efficiency.
• Recommends and administers disciplinary actions and counselling.
• Records and verifies timecards of subordinates.
• Completes necessary paperwork and forwards through proper channels on all accidents.
• Initiates material and equipment requests.
• Directs supervision of staff.
• Responsible for staff development, evaluations, and disciplinary actions of bargaining unit employees.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures and collective bargaining unit.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County seeks a supervisor for the sub-district maintenance and repair functions including bridges, guardrails, drainage, patching, grading, and snow/ice control. You will establish policies and supervise staff, reporting to the Superintendent, while ensuring safety and efficiency of operations.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent with supervisory experience and strong communication, analytical, and computer skills.