[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Delaware 3-13-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-05. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 319.
The Township Committee shall appoint the Road Supervisor. The
term of office shall be for one year. The rate of compensation shall
be set by the Township Committee.
A.
Reports to the Director of Public Works and is responsible for supervising
and coordinating the road maintenance work of Delaware Township to
ensure safe and usable roads.
B.
Supervises and inspects the work performed by the Road Crew and mechanic
to insure compliance with established policies, procedures and methods.
C.
Has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, promoting,
demoting, disciplining and firing of employees.
D.
Develops appropriate work programs and schedules for road maintenance
work.
E.
Supervises Foreman in scheduling of work and direction of road crew.
F.
Prepares estimates and requests for materials, equipment, tools and
supplies needed by the Road Department and orders materials as needed.
G.
Investigates complaints from within the Department, the public, the
Police, and the Township Committee via the Director of Public Works.
H.
Issues driveway permits and inspects work to assure its conformance
with Township ordinances.
I.
Coordinates emergency snow removal and ice control operations.
J.
Acts to foster harmonious relations between workers engaged in road
maintenance and the general public.
K.
Enforces all safety laws, rules and regulations established to safeguard
Department workers and the traveling public on road right-of-ways.
L.
Prepares factual monthly reports containing findings, conclusions
and recommendations and submits these reports directly to the Director
of Public Works.
M.
Safeguards Township property under his control and maintains essential
records and files.
N.
Approves Road Crew time cards as submitted by the Road Crew Foreman.
O.
Performs annual performance appraisals for Road Department members
and writes up and reviews it with each employee noting the date and
time and keeping it in the employee's file. For each disciplinary
action with an employee, a written summary is to be filed in the employee's
record file.
P.
Develops procedures for the safe operation of equipment and a safe
work environment and maintains an up-to-date log of MSD sheets on
all chemicals used by staff in accordance with New Jersey Right to
Know laws.
Q.
Maintains cost records and prepares annual budget recommendations
to the Director of Public Works.
A.
Four years of comprehensive experience in varied road maintenance
and construction work, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory
capacity.
B.
Appointees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the New
Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles.
C.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English commensurate
with the duties of this position.
D.
Knowledge of the equipment, materials and methods used in various
operations performed by the Road Department.
E.
Knowledge of and familiarity with the type of routines, terrain and
maintenance and repair needs of Delaware Township.
F.
Knowledge of the methods used in snow removal and ice control work.
G.
Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate assigned supervisory
road maintenance work, analyze the problems arising therein, and develop
appropriate work methods.
H.
Ability to provide appropriate assignments, instruction and supervision
to Road Crew.
I.
Ability to investigate complaints and prepare reports thereon.
J.
Ability to make field checks and inspect various road maintenance
operations.
The Township Committee shall appoint the Director of Public
Works. The term of office shall be for one year. The rate of compensation
shall be set by the Township Committee.
[Amended 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]
A.
Responsible for planning, scheduling, directing, controlling and
coordinating the daily and long-term operations of Public Works activities,
as applicable, including the utilization of manpower, equipment, materials,
funds, and other available resources.
B.
Reports to Public Works Commissioners and is responsible for supervising
and coordinating the road maintenance work, road construction, and
care and maintenance of Township buildings and property.
C.
Supervises the activities of the Public Works Manager to ensure compliance
with established policies and procedures.
D.
Develops appropriate work programs and schedules for development
and maintenance work on Township properties.
E.
Prepares estimates and requests for needed materials, equipment,
tools and supplies and places orders for such as required.
F.
Has responsibility for obtaining estimates and quotations for work
to be performed on Township properties other than road maintenance
work.
G.
Supervises and inspects the work performed on Township properties
to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and methods.
H.
Serves as the Township Recycling Coordinator and the Clean Communities
Coordinator.
I.
Investigates complaints from the public, Township employees and the
Township Committee via the Public Works Commissioners.
J.
Prepares factual monthly reports containing findings, conclusions
and recommendations and then submits these reports directly to the
Public Works Commissioners, as appropriate.
K.
Acts to foster harmonious relations between Township employees, contracted
Township employees, Township volunteers and the general public.
L.
Safeguards Township property under their control and maintains essential
records and files.
M.
Maintains necessary cost records and prepares annual budget recommendations
for Public Works for submission to the Township Committee.
N.
Approves Public Works annual budget as submitted by the Public Works
Manager for sending to the Township Committee.
O.
Shall receive authorization from the Township Committee before hiring
new employees.
[Amended 6-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]
A.
Five years of comprehensive experience in varied road and other maintenance
and construction work, including at least three years' experience
in a supervisory capacity.
B.
Appointees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the New
Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles.
C.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English commensurate
with the duties of this position.
D.
Knowledge of the equipment, materials and methods used in various
operations performed by the Road Department.
E.
Knowledge of and familiarity with the type of routines, terrain and
maintenance and repair needs of Delaware Township's property.
F.
Knowledge of the methods used in snow removal and ice control work.
G.
Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate and assign maintenance
work, analyze the problems arising therein, and develop appropriate
work methods.
H.
Ability to provide instruction and supervision to employees engaged
in construction and maintenance work.
I.
Ability to make field checks and inspect various construction and
maintenance operations.
