Job Title: Heavy Construction Superintendent                                FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Division:  Public Works
Department: Heavy Construction                                                   Reports to: Public Works Director
Salary Range: $30.00 - $36.00 /Hour

Notice:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

General Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director and oversees and supervises the development and implementation of in-house heavy civil construction projects including oversight of a crew(s) involved in a variety of projects including grading, mass earthwork, streets, stormwater facilities, and water and sewer line construction.  This position requires the ability to operate a variety of city equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance and repair activities.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions must comply to federal regulations where marijuana still remains illegal.  Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt safety sensitive positions from federal regulations.  Should one of these safety sensitive positions test positive on a drug test and lose the ability to perform within the job description outline, the City of Claremore will implement the zero tolerance policy resulting in immediate termination.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, schedules and implements construction activities designed to improve city infrastructure.
• Oversees Heavy Construction Department’s work to determine acceptability and conformance to standards.
• Maintains records of all construction activities including project pictures, work orders and status reports.
• Trains, supervises, manages and disciplines employees performing construction, maintenance and installation of city infrastructure.
• Responsible for hiring, retention and discipline of all Heavy Construction Department employees.
• Responsible for planning and management of the Heavy Construction Department budget.
• Assists Engineering Department with capital planning for infrastructure projects.
• Requisitions needed equipment and supplies for the department and maintains a variety of records relating to personnel, equipment and supplies.
• Provides field direction for layout and construction of various construction components including concrete formwork, concrete finishing, piping systems, grading, excavations and paving.
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and sewer lines from the sources prior to excavations.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking tools and equipment after use. Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity.
• Performs and oversees all required labor involved in new construction and maintenance projects, including excavating, pavement/concrete cutting, ditch digging, as well as the laying/ backfilling of pipes.
• Oversees operation of trucks and construction or power equipment, such as dozers, scrapers, track loaders, excavators, mechanized broom, back-hoe, utility truck, tamper, dump truck, plate compactor, jetter/inductor truck, compressors, generators, trenchers, common hand and power tools, jackhammers, saws, and other small equipment used to construct new streets and drainage systems, as well as maintain or repair facilities already in place.
• Oversees operation and maintenance of a haul truck and low boy trailer moving equipment as well as operating end dump trailer.
• Coordinates project management tasks with other supervisors within the Public Works organization.
• Oversees the finishing of freshly poured concrete streets, walkways, and curbs to specified grades and contours using hand tools such as floats, trowels, and screeds.
• Oversees and assumes responsibility for safety at all department construction sites and city facilities utilized by the department.
• Coordinates traffic control at work sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge: Mastery knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in construction and maintenance of streets and storm water facilities; organization, planning and forward thinking to keep projects moving at an accelerated pace;
• Abilities:  Ability to maintain safe work environment, be cooperative, have a positive attitude, be courteous and considerate team members, manage time effectively, concentrate on work, recognize problems and find solutions. Leadership ability to guide, direct and motivate employees; Ability to operate and maintain various equipment used in street, storm water and earthwork construction such as excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, compactors, dozers, loaders, asphalt equipment and concrete equipment; Ability to organize and supervise the activities of various crews performing effectively, verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the general public.
• Skill:  Exceptional skill when dealing with people in a positive, customer service-oriented manner. Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment; Exhibits positive leadership characteristics during the execution of all work;
• Extensive experience with concrete formwork construction, concrete placing and concrete finishing.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment operating principles; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operation.
• Working knowledge of new asphalt/concrete street/road construction, as well as working knowledge of existing street and road maintenance.  
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, street and storm drainage systems.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand, follow, provide and deliver oral or written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to observe proper safety precautions; Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public; Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions; Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions; Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints; Ability to classify soils and perform as a Department of Labor and Industries competent person on excavation sites.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Ten (10) years of progressive experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment in the course of heavy civil construction or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to perform moderately complex construction mathematics including quantity takeoffs, grade calculations, quantity estimations and personnel time estimating.
• Experience with human relations including conflict resolution, discipline, hiring and employee motivation/retention.
• Experience with municipal government operations including budget management, policies and procedures and general operations of other departments.
• Valid Oklahoma State Driver License Class “A” CDL with air brakes endorsement. 

Tools and Equipment:
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dozers, scrapers, trackloader, excavator, back-hoe, dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, jetter/inductor truck, street roller, manlift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, aerial propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.  The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work Schedule:
This position will require a work schedule that is flexible and often modified from normal based on worksite and weather conditions.  During periods of inclement weather, work may be suspended until favorable conditions occur.  Likewise, when favorable conditions persist, work outside of normal hours and days may be required. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, relevant, related or a logical assignment to the position. Consideration for employment must include the submission of a City of Claremore application; in addition, the rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference checks, and related job test may be required.