Maintenance Group Supervisor FM-3 Paving

About the Role

Under the direction of the Chief Maintenance Supervisor:  Supervise, implement, schedule, and direct work for various maintenance staff, including General Maintainers and Paving Mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee the Paving and General Shop to perform planned maintenance, corrective actions, inspections, and emergency repairs, including concrete/asphalt pavement, catch basins, curbs, sidewalks, and steps.
• Coordinate permanent repairs of pavement failures with the Construction Management Division and their contractors.
• Manage contracts for paving and patching services, landscape maintenance, supply and delivery of asphalt, concrete, roadway shoulder stone and related materials.
• Ensure optimal use of personnel, materials, equipment, and resources to meet maintenance standards, including scheduling and cost tracking via MAXIMO.
• Prioritize and plan work, assign tasks, train and orient new employees, analyze staffing/material needs, and specify equipment and methods.
• Conduct inspections, instruct on safety practices, oversee QAD activities, and supervise snow removal/emergency operations. 
• May be called to supervise other maintenance units and provide expertise on various maintenance issues as part of the NJMT Maintenance supervisor team.
• Preparing written comments for all stages of design/construction submittals and recommending best alternatives to the GMS, CMS, and Physical Plant Manager.
• Achieving compliance with safety and security protocols and regulatory codes and standards in compliance with Quality Assurance Division and Operation Services Department

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Additional Information

• This position is located at 260 Kellogg Street, Port Newark, New Jersey Marine Terminals, and the regular work schedule is Monday to Friday on B Tour (6:30 AM to 2:30 PM).
• Selected candidate may need to provide coverage on the B Tour (6:30AM to 2:30PM - Monday through Friday) for vacation, sick absences and IODs.

• On certain assignments, the individual may be required to work at extreme heights, exposed to adverse weather conditions and irregular hours to cover emergencies and inclement weather conditions.

• Must be able to respond to declared emergencies, including snow conditions and work on an overtime basis as a regular function of the job.
• Selected candidate will be required to undergo a thorough Federal Security Background investigation and obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) to work in a maritime environment as required by Department of Homeland Security.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• C-Level and non-represented employees must be qualified on the Entry-Level Assessment (ESA).
• Must have three (3) years maintenance experience at or above the journey-level or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will present the following profile:
• Possess a thorough knowledge of maintenance equipment, procedures, and the work methods of various trades; understand safety practices and related national codes; and be able to read and plan work from drawings.
• Working knowledge of IUOE and BTU contracts, absence control policies, and the ability to interpret union agreements.
• Experience in reading and interpreting contract documents, drawings, technical manuals, reviewing engineering plans.
• Leadership experience with ability to effectively supervise a crew of skilled and semi-skilled employees to ensure that work orders are completed on time.
• Strong time management skills with experience in reviewing engineering plans promptly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Maximo, and document/drawing reader and sharing programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and collaborative skills, with experience working with PA staff, exter