Job Description

Posting number: 10002

Department: Department of Public Works-Solid Waste

Job classification: Supervisor - Operations (DPW)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Management

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest city agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Position is responsible for supervising the work of personnel and equipment in the sub-district for the maintenance and repair functions of bridges, guardrails, drainage, patching, grading, clean-up details, and snow and ice control. Establish policies and procedures for the City to regulate and mange facility maintenance operations. Independent judgment is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures and errors in judgment may cause inconsistencies and inconveniences as well as regularly and budgetary problems.

Position reports to Superintendent.

Examples of duties

• Responsible to patrol specified area checking for surface conditions and investigating complaints
• Plans routes, assigns duties, and reviews the work of his crew daily
• Verifies completion of each project
• Responsible to Superintendent for the total maintenance of his area, such as street patching, berm edges of road, trimming trees, clearing debris, and driving hazards from right-of way

• Prepares progress reports daily and weekly and crew day cards listing jobs, equipment, and materials used
• Analyzes and solves problems that arise on the project site concerning type of maintenance required
• Checks equipment daily against a check sheet to ensure operating efficiency
• Recommends and administers disciplinary actions and counselling
• Records and verifies timecards of subordinates
• Completes necessary paperwork and forwards through proper channels on all accidents
• Initiates material and equipment requests
• Directs supervision of staff
• Responsible for staff development, evaluations, and disciplinary actions of bargaining unit employees
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures and collective bargaining unit
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of experience working as a crew member or crew leader or two (2) years’ supervisory experience of six (6) or more employees. Ability to delegate authority and responsibilities. Ability to communicated effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and standards involving road and street maintenance preferred. Knowledge of, or ability to use equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, roller, bush hog, sweeper, axe, chain saw, etc. Ability to establish good working relations with employees and the public. Must possess analytical and problem-solving ability. Must possess basic computer skills in word and excel. Knowledge in time keeping and payroll processing.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Current Commercial Driver's License Class B with air brakes preferred.

Supplemental information

Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to varying weather conditions. May be exposed to intermittent noise, dust, dirt, odors, solvents, heights, and confined spaces. Use of safety equipment required, to include but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety vest, hard hats, and work boots. May be required to work twelve (12) hour shifts dependent upon weather and will be required to respond to emergencies involving weather related events.

Physical Conditions

1. Sitting at a desk or vehicle the majority of the day
2. Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds or more
3. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
4. Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
5. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing