Right-of-Way Supervisor – Limbs and Debris

Job Summary

Schedules and coordinates maintenance of right of ways based on immediate need. Oversees right-of-way maintenance to include picking up litter and debris from right of way ahead of mowing operations, removal of grass clippings, vegetation, and limbs using hand tools, power trimmers/blowers, and chain saws, cutting grass using tractors and zero turn mowers. Ensures proper loading/unloading and maintenance of tools and equipment. Ensures proper placement and use of traffic control devices. Maintains records such as daily activity reports for work crews. Performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Assesses city right-of-ways to determine scheduling of crews
• In coordination with Service Maintenance Supervisors, assists with ensuring ROW crews have proper equipment and tools necessary to perform assignments
• In coordination with Service Maintenance Supervisors, ensures that proper traffic control devices and other work zone safety measures are in place
• Assists with ROW maintenance as needed to include litter removal, mowing, removal of obstructing vegetation
• Attends departmental and safety meetings as required
• Daily supervision of ROW personnel to include evaluating performance, reporting deficiencies and/or recommendations of corrective actions if needed and location assignment and training of new personnel
• Be willing to work non-duty hours, holidays, and weekends as necessary to achieve goals
• Required on call rotation with other supervisory positions

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Diploma or GED required

Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in ROW maintenance

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid Driver’s License

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Organizational and operational procedures of the Limbs and Debris division of the Public Works department
• Proper operation, use and maintenance of assigned equipment
• The safety rules and procedures of the Public Works department
• Policies, rules and regulations of the City of Phenix City

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend operator manuals, written directives, gauges and indicators
• Complete non-complex forms and records
• Verbally communicate to converse with supervisors, crew members and coworkers both in person and over a two way radio
• Perform simple math calculations using addition and subtraction of whole numbers
• Comprehend verbal instructions
• Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment including tractors, mowers, zero turns and chain saw
• Follow instructions and efficiently complete assigned tasks
• Exercise good judgement particularly in tasks involving safety or others or efficiency of operations
• Work under general supervision to carry out assigned tasks
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Be available to report to any Public Works related calls while active in the on call rotation
• Work as a member of team

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work will primarily be in an outdoor setting with exposure to extreme heat, cold and inclement weather conditions

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: L&D Supervisor, PW Superintendent, ROW Crew Members, Sm Supervisors, PW Dispatcher

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.