What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Department Manager position at City of Durant?
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, coordinating, and control of the maintenance and repair of the City's streets, ensuring essential services are provided to maintain the public infrastructure and ensure public safety, health, and welfare.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Directs the work of and manages assigned division. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training and instructions for ongoing development needs. Provides coaching, counseling, and mentoring to allow for optimal performance. Assigns tasks, reviews work, and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.
2. Identifies training needs and opportunities for the department.
3. Implements the goals and objectives for department operations.
4. Plans and prioritizes necessary maintenance and repair in accordance with Department policies. Ensures all work is completed accurately and timely. Secures supplies, materials, and equipment for daily work projects.
5. Provides support to assigned crew and acts as a resource for alternatives and suggestions. Makes critical decisions affecting the outcome of the assigned work and project completion.
6. Inspect work completed by crews to document if the job is completed.
7. Plans and prioritizes necessary maintenance and repair in accordance with Department policies. Ensures all work is completed accurately and timely.
8. Prepares daily work reports involving cost, assigned project and inspection status, crew updates, and accidents as necessary and directed.
9. Orders parts and equipment as needed in preparation for upcoming assignments and projects.
10. Assists in developing the annual department budget and monitors the budget throughout the year.
11. Approve and record all division invoices.
12. Ensures all activities are carried out safely; adheres to all City safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
13. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries. May investigate incidents as assigned.
14. Prepares requests for the purchase of services, materials, and supplies and solicits quotes from suppliers, contractors, and surveyors within the City's purchasing guidelines and state rules and regulations.
15. Develop and prepare bids, contracts, and related reports specific to division operations.
16. Coordinates efforts with other City departments to facilitate construction, repair, installation, and alteration projects.
17. Review facilities costs, the progress of work projects, and preventative maintenance programs, identify potential problems, and determine possible solutions.
18. Conducts special research and studies for the Public Works Director and City Manager, preparing comprehensive reports and recommendations based on findings. Conducts and provides technical guidance to infrastructure issues.
19. Receives and handles questions and concerns from the public, elected officials, and City staff pertaining to streets/infrastructure matters.
20. Responds to citizen complaints, concerns, or inquiries regarding streets.
21. Respond to and call out after-hours on-call crews for emergency requests.
22. Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $57,190.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- public works: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Class B CDL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Durant, OK 74701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,190
