Supervisor, Roads Operations (Pft) (Nu 40.23)

Basic Function:

To be accountable for maintenance of roads and in-house construction of roads and assist with the preparation of the annual operating budget for Roads.

Position Description:

• Conduct regular inspections of road maintenance and construction activities.
• Provide leadership and direction to operations staff.
• By keeping staff up to date on changes in our field. Providing feedback as to their production. By educating staff through training and courses.
• To improve prior policies so that the ratepayer and staff are clear on what is expected.
• To ensure budgets include funds to complete all projects and activities that need to be completed.
• By accurate records and calculations as to what will be needed for next year. Communication with others in department to discuss future plans.
• To ensure all aspects of projects are completed to set standards.
• Assist in the development and review of policies, procedures, standards and programming governing the road department.
• To have a well-managed operations yard. Provide Staff direction and motivate Staff to excel at their jobs.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budget for the Roads Department.
• By reviewing contract or policies and visiting activities.
• By reviewing prior policies and rethinking through each time new circumstances arise.

• Manage and supervise outside contractors.
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• Daily reports and summaries are recorded.
• To ensure ratepayer is pleased with service. To solve problems ratepayer has in order to satisfy them.
• Knowledge of survey skills - setting of grades for roadwork and drainage.
• Respond to ratepayer’s and call back in a timely manner. Consider all matters important. Give realistic time schedule for work completion.
• To ensure accurate records are kept for tracking cost of operations and expenses
• Daily reports and summaries are recorded. Identify alternate technologies/process.
• Five (5) years supervisory experience
• Investigate and conduct prompt follow-up on questions from the public.
• Two (2) year Community college, Engineering technician program or equivalent
• Able to motivate employees.
• Good Roads Association courses, Mahoney road school, Anderson Courses, Infrastructure training.
• Perform administrative duties including records on employees, equipment, road patrols and construction and maintenance projects.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• CET or C-Tech certification with OACETT or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of heavy equipment usage and maintenance.
• Ability to deal with the public.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.
• To ensure contractors are performing their duties as to standards set out in the contract. Need to ensure good end results.
• Knowledge of road maintenance and construction e.g. paving methods, surface treatment.
• Management and organizational skills.