Placer County

To plan, organize, direct and supervise road construction and maintenance operations within the Roads Division; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and are responsible for a program area within a work unit or department.

Receives general direction from Senior Road District Supervisor or Senior Road District Supervisor-Tahoe.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned maintenance and technical personnel.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in and perform complex and difficult road construction, maintenance and repair activities, including operation of heavy equipment and inspection of County streets and roads.
• Recommend and implement Section goals and objectives; establish performance standards and methods for road construction, maintenance and repair; develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop and oversee the work of staff involved in road construction, maintenance and repair.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned unit; implement improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for personnel, supplies, materials and equipment; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. 
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience similar to those of a Senior Equipment Operator in Placer County.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in heavy equipment maintenance and operation, construction technology or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid Class B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements.  Hazardous materials endorsement may be required depending upon the position. 
• May need to possess a valid Class A driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements as required depending upon the position.
• Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of operation and routine maintenance of moderately heavy and heavy road and construction equipment.
• Equipment, tools and materials used in road construction, maintenance and repair.
• General construction standards and practices as applied to road maintenance.
• Vehicle codes and safety practices relevant to operating heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles of budget monitoring.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement, direct and participate in road construction, maintenance and repair operations/activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand road construction, maintenance and repair operations and observe safety rules.  Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify safety hazards; locate equipment and tools; interpret work orders; remember equipment and tool location; remember street-road names and general geographic areas.
• Intermittently, sit while completing forms or reports or operating a piece of equipment; stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach when operating equipment controls or installing parts or digging, clearing and spreading; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; regularly lift very heavy weight.
• Perform complex and difficult road construction, maintenance and repair duties requiring a high level of skill and judgement such as operating heavy equipment within close tolerances and judging distances in ground levels and grade stakes; read and understand blue prints/blue lines and engineering design notes.
• Work unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally-caused circumstances, or special projects in varying climatic and temperature conditions.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Interpret and explain pertinent County and Department policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.