Manager, Transportation Ops (Asphalt Ops Manager) at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Transportation Ops (Asphalt Ops Manager) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7948
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $84,676.00 - 141,137.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $100,000.00 - 118,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 1/27/2025.

You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and motor vehicle report required.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire


• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires


• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting


• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both


• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance


• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability


• Wellness program, workout facilities


• Employee/family onsite health clinic


• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility


• Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Streets Department's asphalt operations! As the Asphalt Operations Manager, you will oversee daily activities for asphalt patching, paving, and crack sealing crews. This position also involves managing snow and ice removal, emergency on-call work, and budget oversight, while leading the department's safety program. You will hire, train, and supervise team members, ensure employee safety, and maintain quality control for asphalt production and installation. The Asphalt Ops Manager will coordinate with engineering staff to align operations with project specifications and timelines. You will also oversee strategic planning, create schedules, and direct crews to accomplish construction objectives, maintenance, and repair tasks. In this role, you will lead two established crews and support the onboarding of a new crew this year. This position will be on-call during the snow season to support snow and ice removal management. The ideal candidate will have experience in asphalt paving, street maintenance, and operations management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Oversees the daily operations of the Streets Department including the following divisions: Snow and Ice Removal, Street Rehabilitation, Asphalt Patching, Sweeping, Traffic Control, Graffiti Abatement, Alley and Unpaved Roads Grading, Crushing & Recycling and On-Call work.


• Supervises other supervisors and staff and directs street maintenance operations and services.


• Develops work assignments, schedules and assigns crews to complete a variety of complex skills such as construction, installation, maintenance or repair activities, recycling operations, street sweeping, maintaining road shoulders, mowing operations, alleys, and other Streets Department operations as needed.


• Manages division work plan and collaborates with Department leadership team to develop strategic short-term and long-term plans, goals, and objectives.


• Responsible for implementation and administration of budget allocations for the assigned divisions (i.e. Snow and Ice, Rehab, Patching etc.).


• Reviews and responds appropriately to operational and financial activity reports.


• Actively participates in the department's Environmental Management System (EMS) program and Safety program, including conducting after action reviews.


• Maintains knowledge of and provides interpretation and guidance regarding City and Departmental policies, Commercial Driver's License regulations, and Department of Transportation regulations.


• Provides information to the general public, Department Director, Service Area Director, City Manager, and City Council regarding Streets operations; may make public presentations as required.


• Reviews assigned citizen service requests and other public complaints pertaining to streets, drainage, facilities, and resolves problems.


• Oversees and supervises crew chiefs and contractors in the repair and construction of Streets infrastructure; removal of weeds and grass from City rights-of-way, street cleaning, setting of necessary cones and barricades for routine construction safety.


• Evaluates new and continuing operations to improve processes and increase efficiency.


• Accurately tracks work requests, work assignments, and work projects using computer software; make recommendations regarding software upgrades/purchases.


• Determines service and replacement needs of equipment and makes recommendations to the Director and Senior Manager.


• Works closely with various departments on current and advanced planning as it relates to snow and ice removal, streets, and traffic control systems.


• Ensures effective communication and coordination between departments, agencies, other governmental entities, and the private sector on street maintenance projects.


• Attends professional training courses, meetings, and conferences to keep abreast of current trends in the field. This position will train staff in the areas of new techniques and skills, cultural initiatives and engagement.


• Performs research; including incident investigation; drafting memorandums and maintaining confidential records.


• Participates in the development or revision of policies, procedures or standards.


• Manages ongoing programs and special projects, including project conceptualization, development and analysis of strategies, contract negotiation, and administration.


• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.


• Conducts performance reviews and written evaluations for direct reports. Establishes performance standards for division on an ongoing basis and ensures corrective or disciplinary actions are carried out in a consistent and timely manner.


• Provides direction, resources, coaching, and training for employees.


• May serve as Senior Manager, Transportation Operations in the absence of the Senior Manager.

Management Responsibilities

Yes

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.


• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.


• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.


• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal communications, verbal and written with a diverse range of people.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with employees, labor groups, city personnel and citizens contacted in the course of work.


• Thorough knowledge of state laws and city ordinances regarding street operations, engineering and planning.


• Thorough knowledge of the various types of signals, signs and pavement markings and their application as directed by federal and state standards.


• Ability to lead and supervise others.


• Ability to effectively handle a variety of moderately difficult situations and problems that arise in the scope of work.


• Familiarity with reading engineering plans, specifications, manuals, ordinances and regulations.


• Familiarity with interpreting blueprints and other documented resources necessary for repairing city streets.


• Assist in planning and directing the activities of private contractors engaged in carrying out City contracts.


• Ability to work independently with only occasional review or work performance or records.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate information in formal presentations to large groups, city council, neighborhood associates or other pertinent groups.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredCollege degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Experience Requirements

• Three (3) plus years related experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities including two years' experience managing people, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver's license.

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Manager, Transportation Ops
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

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Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

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Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Streets Department's asphalt operations! As the Asphalt Operations Manager, you will oversee daily activities for asphalt patching, paving, and crack sealing crews. This position also involves managing snow and ice removal, emergency on-call work, and budget oversight, while leading the department's safety program. You will hire, train, and supervise team members, ensure employee safety, and maintain quality control for asphalt production and installation. The Asphalt Ops Manager will coordinate with engineering staff to align operations with project specifications and timelines. You will also oversee strategic planning, create schedules, and direct crews to accomplish construction objectives, maintenance, and repair tasks. In this role, you will lead two established crews and support the onboarding of a new crew this year. This position will be on-call during the snow season to support snow and ice removal management. The ideal candidate will have experience in asphalt paving, street maintenance, and operations management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Oversees the daily operations of the Streets Department including the following divisions: Snow and Ice Removal, Street Rehabilitation, Asphalt Patching, Sweeping, Traffic Control, Graffiti Abatement, Alley and Unpaved Roads Grading, Crushing & Recycling and On-Call work.Supervises other supervisors and staff and directs street maintenance operations and services.Develops work assignments, schedules and assigns crews to complete a variety of complex skills such as construction, installation, maintenance or repair activities, recycling operations, street sweeping, maintaining road shoulders, mowing operations, alleys, and other Streets Department operations as needed.Manages division work plan and collaborates with Department leadership team to develop strategic short-term and long-term plans, goals, and objectives.Responsible for implementation and administration of budget allocations for the assigned divisions (i.e. Snow and Ice, Rehab, Patching etc.). Reviews and responds appropriately to operational and financial activity reports. Actively participates in the department's Environmental Management System (EMS) program and Safety program, including conducting after action reviews.Maintains knowledge of and provides interpretation and guidance regarding City and Departmental policies, Commercial Driver's License regulations, and Department of Transportation regulations. Provides information to the general public, Department Director, Service Area Director, City Manager, and City Council regarding Streets operations; may make public presentations as required.Reviews assigned citizen service requests and other public complaints pertaining to streets, drainage, facilities, and resolves problems.Oversees and supervises crew chiefs and contractors in the repair and construction of Streets infrastructure; removal of weeds and grass from City rights-of-way, street cleaning, setting of necessary cones and barricades for routine construction safety.Evaluates new and continuing operations to improve processes and increase efficiency.Accurately tracks work requests, work assignments, and work projects using computer software; make recommendations regarding software upgrades/purchases.Determines service and replacement needs of equipment and makes recommendations to the Director and Senior Manager.Works closely with various departments on current and advanced planning as it relates to snow and ice removal, streets, and traffic control systems.Ensures effective communication and coordination between departments, agencies, other governmental entities, and the private sector on street maintenance projects.Attends professional training courses, meetings, and conferences to keep abreast of current trends in the field. This position will train staff in the areas of new techniques and skills, cultural initiatives and engagement.Performs research; including incident investigation; drafting memorandums and maintaining confidential records.Participates in the development or revision of policies, procedures or standards. Manages ongoing programs and special projects, including project conceptualization, development and analysis of strategies, contract negotiation, and administration.Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.Conducts performance reviews and written evaluations for direct reports. Establishes performance standards for division on an ongoing basis and ensures corrective or disciplinary actions are carried out in a consistent and timely manner.Provides direction, resources, coaching, and training for employees.May serve as Senior Manager, Transportation Operations in the absence of the Senior Manager.
Management Responsibilities

Yes

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