About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Utility Cut Crew Supervisor in the Public Works department. This position directs, supervises and participates with assigned labor crews in performance of a variety of maintenance and/or construction work. Inspects work to ensure completion in accordance with established specifications, standards and deadlines.

What you’ll be doing:

• Administers or makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraising and disciplining, etc. Submits records and reports as required by City management.
• Monitors and tracks subordinate work time, including overtime; prepares overtime requests as required. Works overtime in order to complete an ongoing project or in case of emergency.
• Assigns crew members to various work tasks; trains work crewmembers, as necessary.
• Monitors materials used on work sites, including costs, quantity and surcharges.
• Operates and trains crew to operate various heavy and light equipment, hand tools and other necessary equipment.
• Monitors project and task completion.
• Ensures proper allocation of equipment, tools, supplies and materials to complete assigned work; oversees and participates in operation and minor maintenance/ repair of tools and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains records of daily work crew activities; meets with work crew to advise of project requirements and status.
• Confers with City residents to receive and respond to work requests, inquiries, complaints and scheduling of a facility. Advises subordinates and/or superiors of residents' concerns.
• Prepares routine records, schedules, estimates and expenditure reports utilizing computer-based programs and project management packages.
• Confers with representatives of private maintenance and/or construction crews. Advises superiors and/or subordinates of activities and/or concerns of private utility and construction crews.
• Acts as a working supervisor assisting crews with various tasks and assignments.
• Monitors work zone safety and provides safety information and training.

About you:

• What you Bring:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered :

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency, with over three (3) years of related experience, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License.
• Work Zone Safety
• Flagger Training
• Materials Data Safety Sheets
• Advanced Work Zone and Flagger.
• First Aid and CPR.
• OSHA Competent Person/Confined Spaces.
• Trenching and Shoring.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:
- Hiring Rate: $25.68
- Full Salary Range: $25.68 - $38.52

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.

Skills:

• Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
• Ability to conduct research of existing, internal policies and procedures
• Ability to compile data into a formal report or recommendation shared with others and often verbally presented.
• Ability to think creatively in all areas for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Ability to research program documents and narrative materials, and develop reports from information gathered.
• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.