Senior Supervisor - Streets and Drainage

Salary: $30. 39 Hourly

Location : Fort Myers, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 24-1136

Department: Streets

Opening Date: 09/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, responsible for the supervision and coordination of maintenance and construction projects for the Water and Wastewater Department, Streets-Concrete/Asphalt, Traffic, Facilities Management, and street lighting departments .

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; completing employee performance evaluations; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

• Responsible for scheduling and inspecting maintenance and construction projects.
• Responsible for reviewing blueprints, diagrams and other documents in the planning stages of construction and maintenance projects.
• Responsible for supervising, training and evaluating the performance of staff; provides safety instruction and training to staff.
• Responsible for overseeing work zone safety.
• Responsible for maintenance of vehicles and related equipment.
• Responsible for recording keeping, including but not limited to payroll, work progress and disposition of materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Five years experience in related field with a minimum of three years of progressively responsible supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Possess a valid Class "B" Florida Commercial Driver's License. OR Obtain within 12 months.
• Must either hold one of the following: Water Operator License, Sewer Operator License, Stormwater Operator Level 2, Electrician license, MOT License; or must be able to obtain at least one of these licenses within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• Able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Able to read and interpret MUTCD traffic maps, blueprints, construction plans and as-builts.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to react quickly to serious problems and bring to satisfactory resolutions.
• Ability to effectively use a personal computer and applicable software.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Able to operate necessary equipment, including tablet, laptop and desktop computer, hand tools and applicable software.

• Tasks involve climbing and descending steps, ladders, stairs, etc. ; sitting; standing; walking; kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling and performing other physical requirements commensurate with demands of position. Manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Contact with internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including evening, weekend, and holidays.

• Health Insurance ()
  • City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Basic Life Insurance ()
  • City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000. 00.
• Optional Vision Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Optional Dental Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Supplemental Insurance
  • Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Pension Plan (General) Administered by
• Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by
• 401(a) ()
  • Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
• Roth IRA ()
  • Offered through payroll deduction.
• Disability ()
  • Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
• Paid Holidays
  • City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday.
• Leave Sharing
  • May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted.
• Deferred Compensation Programs
  • Tax-deferred savings plan available for reti.