Julian Cotton
Richmond
Summary
Experienced Public Works supervisor with over 20 years of leadership in municipal maintenance, traffic operations, and abatement services. Skilled in supervising field crews, managing daily operations, coordinating large-scale maintenance projects, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining positive relationships with the public, vendors, and internal departments. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to oversee complex work while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Lead Worker
City of Richmond
Richmond
01.2009 - Current
- Supervise 17 employees in the City’s Abatement Division, overseeing citywide cleaning, debris removal, and maintenance operations.
- Lead, plan, and review the work of staff performing daily field operations across City properties.
- Assign and coordinate daily crew tasks, including debris removal, illegal dumping abatement, vegetation management, and right-of-way maintenance.
- Train employees in safe equipment operation, work methods, and City procedures.
- Conduct monthly safety meetings and ensure compliance with workplace safety standards.
- Inspect job sites and equipment for defects, wear, or unsafe conditions.
- Maintain detailed documentation of work, including emails, service requests, and reports via E-Track.
- Verify employee work for accuracy, compliance with standards, and quality control.
- Address employee performance issues and follow Human Resources procedures when needed.
- Operate heavy equipment including loaders, skip loaders, skid steers with attachments, backhoes, excavators, street sweepers, and tractors.
- Organize vendor bids and purchase PPE and materials as needed.
- Maintain strong working relationships with the public, volunteers, and other City departments.
Construction & Maintenance Supervisor
City of Richmond
Richmond
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Supervised 8 employees in the Traffic Signs & Line Department, responsible for traffic safety and street markings.
- Supervised fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signs and street markings.
- Oversaw reconfiguration of traffic lanes and sign placement following engineering drawings and specifications.
- Managed department budget and monitored expenditures.
- Responded to citizen complaints, service requests, and scheduled maintenance needs.
- Conducted employee annual evaluations and submitted preventive maintenance plans.
- Facilitated weekly safety meetings and ensured employees followed safety protocols.
- Participated in hiring interviews and properly trained new employees.
- Completed monthly reports, timesheets, and other administrative documentation.
- Followed Human Resources guidelines for disciplinary procedures when needed.
- Regularly inspected tools, equipment, and work sites to ensure quality and safety.
- Built and maintained relationships with vendors for materials and equipment needed for daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma - Introduction to Business, Introduction to Management, Introduction to Computers, Principles of Accounting I
Skills
- Crew Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Field Maintenance & Abatement Operations
- Traffic Signs & Street Markings
- Budget Management & Vendor Coordination
- Safety Program Implementation & Training
- HR Procedures & Employee Evaluations
- Customer Service & Public Relations
- Work Planning & Scheduling
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Effective Communication & Team Coordination
- E-Track System & Office Software
Certification
- Dealing Successfully with Customers
- Staying Courteous Under Pressure
- Preparing for Supervision
- Fundamentals of Leadership
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Maximizing Supervisory Skills for First-Time Supervisors
- Supervisor Sexual-Harassment Course
- Sexual-Harassment Prevention for Supervisors
- Workplace Harassment Prevention Training
- Supervisor Anti-Harassment Course
- Public Works Institute Module 1 – Basic Supervision
- Public Works Institute Module 2 – Advanced Supervision
- Public Works Institute Module 4 – Advanced Management Concepts
- Human Resources Leadership Academy
Timeline
Maintenance Lead Worker
City of Richmond
01.2009 - Current
Construction & Maintenance Supervisor
City of Richmond
01.2006 - 01.2009