7208-Heavy Equipment Operations Supervisor

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JOB CODE TITLE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS JOB CODE: 7208

SUPERVISOR Business Unit: COMMN

DEFINITION:

Under general direction, is responsible for planning, assigning, dispatching and supervising the activities of heavy equipment operators, truck drivers and work crews in the repair, maintenance and clean up needs of Recreation and Park Department, Public Utilities Commission and Airport Commission properties; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: Interpreting, enforcing and carrying out policies and procedures relative to the operation of construction equipment and construction, and maintenance and repair projects; making regular contacts with other departmental personnel, contractors and others in connection with construction, maintenance and equipment operation matters; advising on earth moving and similar construction projects using assigned heavy equipment and supervising game; preparing and reviewing operating records and reports

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, assigns, supervises and lays out the work of subordinate supervisors, heavy equipment operators and work crews and may personally supervise earth moving in road, path and other maintenance and repair operations

2. Responds to maintenance, repair and clean-up needs of Recreation and Park, Public Utilities Commission and Airport Commission..

3. Makes estimates of aggregates and other materials and supplies necessary to maintenance and repair activities.

4. Assists in the preparation of and makes recommendations for annual budget requirements.

5. Acts in advisory capacity with respect to earth-moving or construction projects under the jurisdiction of other divisions of the Recreation Park, Public Utilities Commission and Airport Commission.

6. Inspects proposed work and makes recommendations on the use of heavy equipment.

7. Acts as dispatcher for drivers and vehicles.

8. Contracts scavenger service for litter pick-up.

9. Maintains liaison with contractors wishing to dump clean fill in Park Department land; plans for such disposal to be made at the most convenient locations and ensures the most advantageous utilization of such fill material.

10. Maintains records of maintenance and repair activities, including projected work schedules, equipment maintenance and repair, materials and supplies consumed; keeps accurate inventory of equipment.

11. Recommends purchase of heavy construction equipment as well as rolling stock.

12. Confers with representatives of other units of the Department with respect to earth-moving, construction and other activities pertinent to the Maintenance Division.

13. Trains subordinate personnel including the facilitation of safety meetings.

14. Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Requires knowledge of: The operation, maintenance and use of all types of commonly used, road construction and earth-moving equipment; the operations and installations of the Recreation and Park Department, Public Utilities Commission and Airport Commission and safety procedures.

Requires ability to: Plan, coordinate and supervise the work of road and grounds maintenance crews operating in scattered locations; maintain effective relationships with private contracting firms, other city departments and the public.

Requires considerable skill: In the estimation of time, labor and equipment needed in excavation and similar projects; in the operation of all types of road and grounds maintenance equipment; in the preparation of effective reports and the maintenance of records of operations.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Training and Experience:

1. Possession of a valid California A or Class B driver's license; AND EITHER

2. Four years of responsible experience in the operation of a variety of heavy road equipment; OR

3. Two (2) years of experience supervising the operation and/or maintenance of a variety of heavy road construction trucks and road maintenance equipment engaged in the construction and maintenance of a large underground utility system or similar system. (Automotive or mechanical maintenance of construction trucks and/or road maintenance equipment alone will not be qualifying.)

Amended: 01/28/1965; 06/02/1971

Amended: 09/27/2007

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledges, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

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