Superintendent - Streets

JOB SUMMARY

The Street Superintendent directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates assigned functions and program areas of the Streets Division of the Public Works Department including: field construction, operation, maintenance, repair of the City’s streets, snow removal operations, storm drain systems; ensures that federal and state regulations are complied with; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex support to the Director of Public Works. This is accomplished by assigning crews, scheduling repairs, reviewing and monitoring crew and contractor performance, reviewing equipment or supply requests, handling resident concerns, ordering materials, preparing budgets, scheduling work activities, and coordinating work with other departments and divisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

Project and Crew Management:

• Serve as liaison between crews, inspectors, and engineers, providing project estimates on time, materials, costs, equipment, and labor.
• Oversee street and drainage maintenance and repairs, setting goals, objectives, and priorities for projects and personnel to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality completion.
• Coordinate, direct, and assign daily tasks for crews involved in street, sidewalk, and drainage maintenance, fostering teamwork, pride, and efficiency.

Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce safety policies and procedures, ensuring that all accident and incident reporting requirements are met.
• Conduct all employment actions (e.g., assignments, transfers, and hiring) in compliance with the City’s Equal Opportunity Employment and Ethics Policies.

Performance Management and Employee Relations:

• Track and review employee timesheets, verifying proper assignment of hours.
• Suggest personnel actions, recommend training requirements, and resolve worker issues to maintain motivation and job satisfaction among team members.

Resource and Equipment Management:

• Communicate with Equipment Services to schedule repairs and maintenance of major equipment.
• Maintain inventory of tools and equipment, ensuring supplies are stocked and reordering as needed to support projects.
• Exercise purchasing authority and prepare and process purchase orders.

Project Oversight and Reporting:

• Plan, track, manage, and construct street and drainage projects, including long-term planning and severe weather preparation.
• Prepare detailed staff reports, project updates, and participate in meetings, representing the department’s needs and progress on projects.

Budget Management:

• Prepare and manage the division’s budget, including monitoring expenditures, and making recommendations that impact the budget.
• Determine budget allocations among divisions and oversee purchasing and inventory management activities.

Community Engagement and Coordination:

• Attend community meetings, address resident concerns, and coordinate projects with other departments and contractors.
• Oversee coordination of special events, including setup, material and equipment management, and cleanup in partnership with other departments and organizations.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Serve as a member of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team, with responsibilities including ice control, storm response, and coordination for severe weather conditions.

· Performs additional duties as assigned that fall within the scope of the job functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, and four (4) years of related work experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be accepted on a year for year basis. The total qualifying equivalent combination is eight (8) years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of departmental practices and systems.

· Knowledge of standard street and drainage structure construction procedures.

· Skilled in using technical computer applications.

· Ability to initiate and follow through on projects and tasks with minimal supervision.

· Ability to read, interpret and direct workers in the construction of construction plan drawings and details.

· Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

· Skilled in using computers for data entry.

· Skilled in using computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.

· Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and an orientation towards customer service.

· Ability to supervise, organize, and communicate effectively.

· Ability to supervise employees using or repairing heavy or complex machinery.

· Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

· Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

· The candidate must have a valid, US, driver’s license

· Current Class B Commercial Driver’s License required

· Certified Public Works Professional – Supervision (CPWP-S) from the American Public Works Association required within two (2) years of hire

· Required to be available 24/7, including the possibility of local overnight stay, under emergency operations conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,983.85 - $102,926.59 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Streets Superintendent or Management: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,984 - $102,927