What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street and Drainage Maintenance Supervisor-District Maintenance position at City of Austin?
Minimum Qualifications
Education and / or Equivalent Experience :
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years experience in maintenance and / or construction, including three (3) years experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment and two (2) years experience in lead / supervisory capacity.
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Physical Requirements :
Notes to Applicants
About Us!
The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.
Working for the City of Austin also provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here . To watch a video about Austin Transportation and Public Works, click here. Position Description :
The Street & Drainage Operations Supervisor works in the Transportation & Public Works Department, District Maintenance Division. The primary role of this position is to supervise daily operations for work-groups in the Street & Bridge Operations Division. This includes overseeing both proactive and reactive right-of-way ( ROW ) work, managing operations to address urgent issues like damaged infrastructure and debris, while also coordinating scheduled maintenance and improvement projects to ensure the ROW remains safe, functional, and compliant with regulations.
A key responsibility is leading emergency response efforts during critical incidents, ensuring rapid action to mitigate public safety hazards. The Street and Drainage Supervisor plans, prioritizes, and schedules work, efficiently allocating resources to balance immediate needs with long-term objectives. The role requires collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and high-quality service. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for achieving successful operations and supporting the mission of "maintaining infrastructure to keep Austin moving."
Essential Employee :
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.
Application Details : A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.
Skills Assessment :
This position may require a skills assessment. If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and / or graduate degrees, will be required.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy :
If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Public Works Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division / work locations within the City of Austin Public Works Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
Education Verification :
If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and / or graduate degrees, will be required.
Driving :
This position requires a Texas Operator Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Criminal Background Check ( CBI ) : This position will require a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience :
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities- Supervision and / or Leadership Exercised :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO / ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees : If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
