Public Works Supervisor

This position is responsible for supervising the department's residential yard trash, sanitation, special pick-up, or street maintenance functions as assigned.

• Plans and organizes daily work assignments.
• Coordinates collection routes and maintenance schedules.
• Ensures employee compliance with safety procedures.
• Trains, assigns, schedules, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel; reviews and approves leave requests.
• Inspects collection or maintenance routes to ensure that work is completed as assigned.
• Coordinates the maintenance of assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Responds to customer complaints, concerns and inquires; provides information and assistance and resolves problems.
• Drives and operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as loaders, backhoes, and graders.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and labor work as needed.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of modern principles of sanitation, street maintenance and vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of city streets and geography.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.

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The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.