Supervisor VI (Roadways) Full-time Job

This position supervises Roadways crews undertaking summer and winter road, back lane and sidewalk operations and maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs and evaluates staff engaged in operations and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and back lanes in the Roadways Section.
• Ensures work activities of crews are performed in accordance with approved standards and procedures to ensure quality work, achievement of service level commitments and the safety of crews and the public.
• Maintains comprehensive records and monitors and reports work progress daily.
• Ensures crews complete forms and reports required in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enforces all policies and procedures with their staff. Examples include safety, hours of work and respectful workplace policies.
• Plans work for Roadways crews based on requirements and available resources and collaborates with internal groups in the planning, scheduling, and reporting of work completed by Roadways crews.
• Investigates and records actions taken in response to emerging issues on streets, sidewalks and back lanes that are impacting the safety and mobility of residents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education or equivalent program or credential.
• Five years’ experience in road, sidewalk and back lane maintenance, including understanding of basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Three years’ supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Proven knowledge of current methods, materials, work practices and equipment related to summer and winter Roadways operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics for Roadways operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of corporate policies, collective agreements, standard operating procedures, and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of related engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of Service Levels for Street Cleaning and Sweeping, Snow and Ice Management and Road Maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply the technical skills required for this position.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of staff and coach crew members to enhance their work performance, resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to accomplish work objectives and adapt to and implement changes that impact Roadways crews and services to residents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and civic employees in accordance with the City of Saskatoon’s Employee Code of Conduct, Corporate Policies and Corporate Values.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and Microsoft 365 apps.