Road Maintenance Supervisor I

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Supervises work crews with primary responsibility for performing a wide variety of tasks for the construction, paving, repair and maintenance of County-owned roadways and right-of-ways in all types, including extreme traffic and weather conditions; serves as a working supervisor as needed; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

• Considerable knowledge of the Division's operations and equipment
• Highly advanced ability to operate, maneuver and manipulate automotive and heavy motorized equipment with constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents
• Considerable working knowledge of motorized equipment and equipment specific to road construction and maintenance
• Considerable working knowledge of a wide variety of methods, equipment and materials used in road and drainage maintenance
• Some knowledge of the hazards in laboring work and of necessary safety precautions
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate common hand and power tools and other tools specific to assigned tasks
• Sound working knowledge of general maintenance and repair of motor equipment with demonstrated ability to safely and appropriately repair and maintain heavy equipment
• Physical condition that will permit heavy lifting, loading, pushing, reaching, stooping, and climbing while working under adverse temperatures and weather conditions
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Sound working knowledge of the hazards in laboring work and of necessary safety precautions
• Considerable knowledge of traffic rules, traffic management rules, safety rules and regulations and accident-prevention practices
• Sound math skills with the ability to accurately track and report time and materials
• Ability to accurately prepare reports as needed
• Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions
• Ability to read and accurately comprehend, interpret, apply and communicate technical information accurately
• Ability to work under and fully understand and communicate detailed and complex instructions from the immediate supervision of a supervisor or who issues oral and written work assignments
• Sound problem solving skills with the ability to appropriately resolve a wide variety of issues
• May require the ability to research issues and identify solutions
• Good supervisory skills, including strong training skills and the ability to effectively manage workloads, direct the activities of assigned staff efficiently, and to foster and maintain high morale and engagement
• Ability to assign, oversee, and inspect the work of work groups of unskilled and semi-skilled road maintenance specialists engaged primarily in equipment operations, manual labor and maintenance duties
• Ability to work independently and with a team to complete assigned tasks safely and on time
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of department staff
• Personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with all levels of department staff
• Good communication and good interpersonal skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Efficient computer skills with ability to create, track and approve records in various systems used by the Department and the County
• Sound working knowledge of forklift operations with the ability to train others on the safe operation of forklifts
• Excellent customer service skills, tact, and courtesy with the ability to positively and appropriately represent the County in all interactions with the public
• Requires a safe driving record with the ability to safely operate County-owned vehicles and equipment
• Requires ability to work a flexible schedule that may occur any day of the week, including weekends, and during various day and evening hours as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of grade school required, completion of high school preferred and three (3) years of relevant work experience with two (2) years serving in a crew leader or supervisory capacity; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

This position is located at the West End Depot location, at 10321 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060.

Requires a valid Class A CDL with tank endorsement N and without restrictions and a safe driving record.

Requires a valid VDOT flagging certification.

Requires a valid confined space certification (may be obtained through County training once employed).

Requires a valid forklift operator's certification (may be obtained through County training once employed).

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, September 30, 2024.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.

Minimum Salary 66352

Maximum Salary 122058

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home