Street Department Supervisor

The City of Ashland has an opening for a full-time Street Department Supervisor in the City Services Division.

Applicants must submit a resume along with an application to be considered for the position.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Plans and directs the activities of the construction and maintenance crews (e.g., plans and schedules divisional projects such as street and sidewalk repair, snow and ice control, leaf removal, traffic marking, mowing and directs traffic signal maintenance; determines equipment and supply needs).

  • Ensures safety compliance of employees and projects.

  • Supervises activities of assigned personnel (e.g., schedules and assigns work; evaluates employee performance; instructs employees on proper work methods, materials, and equipment; checks on work of employees to ensure proper completion; recommends employee discipline or commendation, etc.).

  • May meet with the Mayor and other administrative personnel as assigned to discuss City projects, equipment needs, personnel issues, etc.

  • Responds to citizen concerns; inspects projects to ensure proper completion and proper utilization of equipment and materials; resolves technical issues related to projects.

  • Assists in the preparation of annual budget requests and monitors expenses to ensure expenditures do not exceed appropriations; recommends the purchase of divisional supplies, equipment, and materials.

  • Provides administrative support and leadership to personnel assigned to Maintenance (e.g., interviews and recommends the hiring or promotion of applicants; administers and recommends discipline; evaluates performance; approves or denies leave requests, schedules.)

  • Prepares and maintains records, reports, and other documentation (e.g., monthly and annual reports, safety reports, reimbursement reports etc.);

  • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is "Dedicated to Service"

  • Is willing and able to learn and follow City policies and procedures

  • Can develop and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public

  • Is self-assured, self-disciplined, and works with a sense of urgency

  • Sets specific goals and standards for self and crew and will influence crew to work to a high standard

  • Takes pride in quality, timely work

  • Can multi-task, is adaptable, and comfortable with changing conditions and priorities; and is available for intermittent call-back and overtime when necessary

  • Can make independent decisions, weighing risks against benefits, and take responsibility for them; will collaborate with others on decisions when appropriate

  • Has basic computer and technology skills for communication, time keeping, record keeping, reporting, budgeting, etc.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of secondary education (High School Diploma or GED),

  • Experience as a crew leader or supervisor, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

  • Able to work under adverse weather conditions found year round in Ohio;

  • Ability to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds and move up to eighty (80) pounds with assistance.

  • Must have a valid Ohio Drivers license and be insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy;

  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred, but not required.

Insurance eligibility day one, no waiting period:

  • Major medical insurance (monthly premium is heavily subsidized by the City)

  • HRA provided by the City

  • $40k term life insurance (paid entirely by the City)

  • Voluntary term life insurance

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • FSA, medical

  • Accident

  • Critical Illness

  • Short Term Disability

  • Long Term Disability

  • Pension through OPERS with the City contributing an additional 14% and employees contributing 10% of wages.

  • Available 457 plan

Paid Time Off:

  • 12 paid holidays

  • Sick leave begins accruing immediately, plus the City accepts sick leave transfers from qualifying public employers

  • 4 Personal days

  • 2 weeks of vacation, prorated based on hire date, and then the full 2 weeks every January 1 thereafter with incremental increases

Submit an Application