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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Street and Drainage Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 18346 Salary Grade: RC9
Approved: December 31, 1998 Last Revised: March 21, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, supervises construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Assigns and coordinates work crews in performing planned construction and maintenance work on pipelines, storm drain concrete and detection and water quality ponds to produce a finished product to required standards.
  2. Ensures traffic control is set up in construction zones.
  3. Ensures drainage right of way as generated by customer services requests (CSE).
  4. Monitors daily work sheets, vehicle inspection sheets and vehicle accidents.
  5. Ensures work and safety standards are being maintained and schedules are being met.
  6. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints.
  7. Ensures vehicles and equipment are maintained as necessary.
  8. Writes routine correspondence and communicate as needed with employees, other divisions and departments.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
  • May fill in for absent crew leaders and assist crews in performing their work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
  • Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) provisions.
  • Knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in the construction and maintenance of water drainage operations.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to operate all types of light and heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance.
  • Ability to use a surveyor's level to set and maintain elevation grades on project sites.
  • Ability to calculate math areas and volumes and prepare cost estimates.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus (6) years experience in maintenance and/or construction, including (3) years experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment and (2) years experience in lead/supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Licensed for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within ninety (90) days of employment.
  • Good driving record required.
  • To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.
Physical Requirements:
 
  • Talking, use of vision and hearing, frequent standing, sitting, walking, driving, good vision and dexterity and mobility, able to lift and carry 90 pounds, available to work long hours and occasionally perform manual labor.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.