Heavy Equipment Supervisor

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Supervises, coordinates, and manages the daily activities of a group of Heavy Equipment Operators;
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to initiate, review and prioritize work orders;
• Oversees and operates graders, bulldozers, draglines, truck-mounted cranes, hydraulic dredges, scrapers, crawler loaders, backhoes, and/or semi-tractor trailers;
• Prepares subgrades and/or cuts, and finishes grades;
• Supervises the transport of sludge from wastewater treatment plants;
• Trains staff in the safe operation of equipment;
• Supervises minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to equipment to include preventative and corrective maintenance;
• Effectively responds to customer complaints, vehicle incidents and on the job injuries;
• Prepares reports and statistical data;
• Drafts equipment specifications and replacement recommendations;
• Monitors equipment billing;
• Supervises subordinate employees including hiring, coaching, counseling, training and performance evaluations ;
• Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study or other methods of continuous learning;
• Investigates, documents and reports safety issues;
• Clearly communicates safety expectations;
• Resolves safety-related matters in a timely manner;
• Complies with the safety competencies.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

• Considerable knowledge of State and local traffic laws and regulations;
• Considerable skill in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment;
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures and policy;
• Thorough knowledge of automated purchasing/inventory management system;
• Thorough knowledge of computers to include computerized maintenance management system;
• Ability to coach, counsel, train and evaluate employee performance to include safety policies, procedures and practices;
• Ability to supervise and train others in the safe operation of heavy equipment;
• Ability to supervise and perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs;
• Ability to prepare and maintain workload data and monitor repair bills;
• Ability to read and comprehend maps;
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions;
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping,
  bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and supervisors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school diploma or a GED issued by a state department of education or the equivalent, and four years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five or more years of supervisory experience with crews of 6 or more.
• 3 Years of Computer knowledge.
• Five or more years' experience operating a wide variety of heavy construction equipment to include but not limited to backhoes, motor graders, excavators, tracked and rubber tire loaders, tandem dump trucks and tractor trailers.
• Experience in asphalt paving operations.
• Must have knowledge of elevations and shooting grade.

• Driver's license (required)
• Class A CDL-Required upon hire