Placer County

Road District Operations Supervisor (#13205)

$37.53-$46.88 Hourly / $6,505.20-$8,125.87 Monthly / $78,062.40-$97,510.40 Yearly

DEFINITION

To plan, organize, and direct the activities of a geographically-designated road district, including road maintenance and repair, traffic striping, tree trimming and removal, and street sign fabrication and installation; to coordinate work section activities with other work sections, divisions, departments, and outside contractors; and to provide highly responsible technical and operational support to the Assistant Road Superintendent and/or higher-level management staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Operations Supervisor level in the Equipment Operator series recognizes positions that perform full second-line, direct supervision of employees within a work section, assume substantive and significant operational responsibility in a defined area or specialty, and provide a high level of administrative and technical support over projects, including those performed by contractors, within an assigned work section.

This class is distinguished from the Road District Crew Supervisor in that the latter serves as a first-line supervisor to an assigned work crew or team, and work is performed primarily out in the field, whereas the Operations Supervisor level may spend more time in an office setting focused on administrative and planning functions that support operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Assistant Road Superintendent and/or higher-level management staff.

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, maintenance, and technical staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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

General Duties for All Assignment Areas 

  • Recommend and implement section goals and objectives for assigned work section; establish performance standards, schedules, and methods; develop and implement policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate operations and activities of assigned work section; coordinate and monitor workflow; recommend and implement improvements and modifications. 
  • Participate in the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts; ensure compliance with County standards and specifications; develop specifications and bid documents; research and resolve contractor issues.
  • Serve as project manager; complete project cost estimates, identification, scheduling, and contractor oversight; oversee project budget and approve contractor invoices for payment.
  • Participate in the coordination and staffing of emergency snow removal activities.
  • Review and maintain records of work performed; generate and review work orders and reports from automated maintenance management systems; keep and prepare various records, reports, and other documents related to operations and activities.
  • Participate in budget preparation and administration for assigned work section; monitor budget; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staffing, 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 to maintain efficient and professional operations.
  • Oversee automated maintenance management systems; schedule and assign work orders involving multiple units.
  • Represent the division to outside agencies, organizations, and contractors; provide technical assistance as needed.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public, other County employees, and outside contractors; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Functional Assignment Areas

(While the majority of duties assigned to a position typically fall within one of the following areas, incumbents may also be assigned duties that cross multiple areas.)

When assigned to Road Maintenance (in addition to general duties), duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Plan, develop, oversee, and perform the work of an assigned work section involving road construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
  • Patrol designated area and inspect County roads and streets for road damage and tree and drainage issues; determine need for repairs and maintenance.

When Assigned to Signing and Markings (in addition to general duties), duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Plan, develop, oversee, and perform the work of an assigned work section involving traffic sign fabrication, repair, and installation activities.
  • Set safe speed for curve warning signs.
  • Supervise the sign shop, sign storeroom, and yard; inspect work in progress and upon completion; patrol and inspect County roads and streets to determine need for new installation and repair of signs and pavement markers.
  • When assigned, oversee contractors or staff involved with the maintenance of traffic signals and related control devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an indoor office environment with controlled temperature conditions and in the field requiring travel to various locations throughout the County in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in road construction, maintenance, and repair that involved operation of various types of motorized equipment, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.

Training: Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in heavy equipment maintenance and operation, construction management, or a related field.

Required License or Certificate 
  • May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
  • 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

General Knowledge and Abilities for All Assignment Areas

Knowledge of: 
  • Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
  • Principles and practices of procedure development.
  • Principles and practices of workflow coordination and management.
  • Principles and practices of contract development, negotiation, and administration.
  • Principles and practices of project management, coordination, and inspection.
  • Automated systems used to schedule maintenance activities and projects.
  • Office procedures, methods, computer equipment, and relevant software.
  • Principles and practices of research and analysis.
  • Budget monitoring, procedures, and techniques.
  • Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Principles and practices of work safety.
  • Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Ability to: 
  • On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards; read, analyze, understand, identify, recall, interpret, apply, and explain technical and numerical information, work papers, reports, special projects, rules, laws, and regulations; read, interpret, explain, and follow a variety of complex plans, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, scopes of work, and contract documents; observe and problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; recall street/road names and general geographic areas; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
  • On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently sit, stand, walk, balance, bend, squat, crouch, climb, kneel, and twist to reach equipment surrounding desk and to perform field work; hear, see, and smell with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; perform simple and power grasping and fine manipulation; speak, use telephone, write, and use keyboard to communicate; lift very heavy weight.
  • Work assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and odd or irregular hours; be subject to emergency call-out and work unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple or mandatory shifts during emergencies, seasonally-caused circumstances, or special projects.
  • Perform the most complex work of the work section.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
  • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
  • Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
  • Effectively monitor and inspect the work of outside contractors and resolve contract performance issues.
  • Effectively maintain records and prepare operational reports.
  • Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. 
  • Effectively develop and interpret contract documents related to scope of work.
  • Effectively coordinate and manage projects.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Interact fairly and courteously with others.
  • Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Functional Assignment Areas

When assigned to Road Maintenance (in addition to the general knowledge and abilities), knowledge and abilities may include, but are not limited to:

Knowledge of: 
  • Use and purpose of materials, tools, equipment, methods, procedures, and practices used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, streets, sidewalks, signs, and storm drains, and in the trimming and removal of trees.
Ability to:
  • Organize, implement, and direct road construction, maintenance, and repair operations and activities.
When assigned to Signing and Markings (in addition to the general knowledge and abilities), knowledge and abilities may include, but are not limited to:

Knowledge of: 
  • Use and purpose of materials, tools, equipment, methods, procedures, and practices used in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signs, including thermoplastic applications.
Ability to:
  • Organize, implement, and direct traffic sign fabrication, repair, and installation operations and activities.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Length of Probation:
All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more.

Bargaining Unit:
General

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
CLASS: 13205; EST: 9/2/1995; REV: 11/7/2024; REVWD: 11/7/2024;