Highway Maintenance Worker - Supervisor

Client Profile- Indiana based company specializing in providing commercial maintenance services.

Job Summary- Responsible for supervising and delegating work to a crew of 5 to 8 employees; maintain the cleanliness of interstate roads, highways and roadways for the safety of traveling public.  Must have a valid driver license and comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.

Duties

• Directly supervise commercial maintenance crew of 5 to 8 employees.
  




• Ensure employees are transported to designated work area daily, equipped with necessary equipment, proper work attire and personal protection; motivate and coach team in order to achieve daily job goals.
  




• Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions- hot or cold, wind, rain and snow, dust, pollen, rough/rugged grass and plants, trash
  




• Standing for extended time doing traffic control; picking up highway/roadway traffic signs
  




• Walking long distances for litter control; loading and unloading trash bags
  




• Ensure employees comply with safety standards; comfortable with reading and interpreting documents, manuals, instructions, etc.
  




• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
  




• Plan, delegate and review daily task with crew
  




• Facilitate conflict resolution between employees
  




• Report and communicate quality, any hazards to field management and if necessary to executive team.
  




• Additional duties as assigned by management
   
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience maintaining roads, operating equipment including self propelled broom, roller and or mower
  




• Prior traffic control training a plus
  




• Must have a valid driver license if in a Supervisor role
  




• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; using hands, ability to lift up to 50 pounds; climbing, reaching kneeling, etc.
  




• Organized with ability to multitask and prioritize workflow
  




• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check (felonies are addressed on a case by case base) and drug screen
  




• Hours: M-F 7am to 4pm (1 hour lunch), occasional Saturdays; some travel in designated metropolitan area(s)
  




• Starting pay up to $20.00 hourly (negotiable for the right person). No group health insurance- other incentives, PTO and vacation; bonus included