Under general direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, plans, directs, and supervises the maintenance of City infrastructure. Supervises assigned staff. Oversees maintenance crew in the repair of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, catch basins, retaining walls, and other various construction projects. Utilizes internal work order system to complete and assign tasks. Completes paperwork, to include foreman’s reports, timesheets, and vehicle inspection reports. Maintains proficiency in the operation of all Public Works’ heavy equipment and vehicles. Identifies, removes and/or reports potential safety hazards. Participates in after-hours on-call duty as an on-call supervisor. Takes a lead role in the City’s operations during inclement weather.

Essential Functions

% of Time

• Supervise Assigned Staff: Supervise unit staff, including setting performance expectations and standards. Prioritize and assign work. Allocate staff. Write and conduct performance evaluations. Ensure staff is trained. Coach, mentor, and counsel employees. Ensure staff compliance with departmental and City policies and procedures. Maintain safe work environment. In coordination with supervisor and Human Resources, review and update job descriptions. Participate in the hiring and selection of staff for open positions. Ensure the timely documentation and disciplining of employees consistent with Human Resources policies. Fill out daily reports to account for time on each day. Fill out and approve timesheets. Place special order request for project materials and supplies. Fill in for superintendent when absent. Assist in preparation and control of the division budget.

45%

• Oversee & Perform Construction Projects: Oversee maintenance crew in the repair of City infrastructure to include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, catch basins, retaining walls, and other various construction projects. Meet with project managers, engineers, designers, and inspectors to facilitate job functions. Respond to homeowner complaints and problems. Read blueprints, plan and assess job site, enforce safety policies, formulate a critical path, and calculate and order materials. Utilize various hand and power tools to complete projects. Must maintain proficiency in and utilize heavy equipment such as backhoes, trackhoes, skid steers, front end loaders, dump trucks, etc.

40%

• Ensure Safety Measures: Proactively identifies, removes and/or reports potential safety hazards. Take steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items. Comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties. Ensure equipment and property safety. Conduct weekly safety meetings with crew and submit a report of each meeting. Complete monthly vehicle inspection sheets, accident reports, and injury reports as necessary.

10%

• Operate During Inclement Weather & Special Events: Take a lead role in the City’s operations during inclement weather (e.g., ice, snow, flooding, etc.) and special events (e.g., festivals). May be responsible for providing supervision and direction to other departmental personnel. Operate sanders and snowplows to maintain and clear roadways, walkways, and pedestrian areas as necessary.

5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Over four (4) years of construction experience.

• Must have or obtain flaggercertification within six (6) months of hire.

• FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-552, IS-700, IS-800 within six (6) months of hire.

• American Concrete Institute Flatwork Finisher certification.

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

• Advanced training in public works, construction safety, or related field.

• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License at hire.

• Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence within three (3) weeks of hire.

• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL with air brake provision and tanker endorsement within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.

• Please be advised: Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina, must reside in a neighboring State (Georgia or North Carolina) and must meet the same CDL requirements as residents of South Carolina. In addition, employees residing in a neighboring state are required to provide to the City of Greenville an annual Motor Vehicle Record from their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles at the sole cost of the employee.

• Concrete construction best practices and procedures.

• Safe equipment operating practices/procedures.

• Traffic rules, regulations, laws, and procedures for the safe operation and setup in various traffic conditions.

• SC 811 Utility locating services.

• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) relative to work activities.

• Workplace safety regulations and related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

• Provide training, guidance and direction to subordinates; assign and monitor work for accuracy and completion.

• Estimate cost and materials for assignments.

• Utilize a variety of communications and interpersonal skills to interact successfully with people at several levels inside and/or outside the organization.

• Work in inclement weather conditions (e.g., cold, heat, rain, wind, snow, sleet, etc.).

• Read and understand maps in multiple formats, as well as orient locations, technical journals and manuals, as well as regulations and policies.

• Write reports and compose emails in a clear and professional manner.

• Operate dump truck, front end loader, backhoe, trackhoe, skid steer, tamp, concrete saw, jack hammer, chainsaw, gas detector, concrete mixer, pumps, and hand tools.

• Operate general office equipment to include scanner, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, smart tablet, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Utilize specialized software and systems to include timekeeping system, work management system and mapping system.

Primary Work Location: Outdoors, office, and in vehicle.

Protective Equipment Required: Hardhats, gloves, safety vest & harness, steel-toe shoes & dust mask.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Seasonal exposure to wetness and/or humidity. Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards. Occasional exposure to chemical hazards and electrical hazards.

Physical Demands:

Continuously requires standing, walking, and talking. Frequently requires fine dexterity, lifting, carrying, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, bending, crouching, and hearing. Occasionally requires sitting, reaching, crawling, foot controls, balancing, and twisting. Heavy strength demands include exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.

Mental Demands:

Frequently requires time pressures, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires frequent change of tasks and irregular schedule/overtime.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.