Maintenance manager

Full job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of the Administrator of Street Maintenance. Plans and directs the maintenance of City streets, including paving and street repairs such as cut and patch, asphalt plant operation, emergency tree removal and snow and ice treatment for City streets. Trains, directs, and evaluates the performance of maintenance personnel in adherence to following proper street maintenance procedures. Develops and implements street maintenance procedures. Inspects streets for needed repairs. Reviews and analyzes reports and records. Confers with supervisory personnel to obtain data required for planning street maintenance activities and to address future needs. Gives work direction to clerical personnel in dispatching, bookkeeping, recordkeeping, and payroll. Resolves problems such as disgruntled property owners and sets deadlines necessary to meet work objectives. Evaluates and researches new developments in materials, tools, and equipment to recommend or deny purchase. Coordinates street maintenance activities with other inter-related activities of City Service Centers and other government agencies to insure optimum efficiency. Prepares various reports for management. Prepares and monitors department budget, bid specifications, and contracts necessary to requisition materials, tools, and equipment. Travels to various work sites to inspect and evaluate work requirements. Interacts and communicates verbally and in writing with government agencies, vendors, management, staff, and the general public on a variety of issues and concerns.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists with manual labor during emergency situations when necessary.

2. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to operate a computer. Requires the ability to operate an automobile.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed at street maintenance operations facilities and at street inspection sites. May be exposed to various weather conditions, fumes, odors, dust, and noise. May be required to be on-call, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week for emergencies. Requires traveling throughout the city to visually inspect city streets and work areas including traversing uneven grounds, across ditches, along river banks, or in wooded areas and bending and reaching.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and eight (8) years’ experience in the field of street maintenance with three (3) of the eight (8) years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."


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Division: Public Works