Director of Street Department

DIRECTOR OF STREET DEPARTMENT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs complex technical and administrative work planning
and overseeing the work of the Street Department. This is responsible supervisory and
technical work in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, bridges and related public
works. The work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, assigning and reviewing the
work of a group of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled workers. The work requires efficient
scheduling and organization, and technical supervision over functions performed by
subordinates. The employee in this class must exercise discretion and independent judgment in
directing the varied operations of the Department. The Director is under the direct supervision
of the Operations Manager and is subject to review through the study of operating records,
inspection of facilities, and adequacy and effectiveness of services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Plans, organizes, supervises and inspects the work of employees engaged in street

• Works with other departments on repair and construction projects and assists other

• Investigates and disposes of major complaints relative to the maintenance of streets,

• Organizes, assigns and supervises the work of miscellaneous crews performing such

• Inspects automotive and other mechanical equipment, and orders repairs when

• Supervises the maintenance of time, material and equipment-use records;
• Requisitions supplies and materials;
• Prepares annual budget estimates and service requests;
• Confers with other Town officials relative to mutual problems, and with property

DIRECTOR OF STREET DEPARTMENT

• Responsible for aspects of the Town’s stormwater program in accordance with TDEC

• Performs related tasks as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of
methods, tools, equipment and practices of street construction, maintenance, cleaning and snow
removal; thorough knowledge of types and uses of light and heavy construction, maintenance
and related equipment required in the construction and maintenance of streets and storm
sewers; ability to supervise and coordinate a moderately large group of skilled, semiskilled and
unskilled workers engaged in a variety of street work tasks in order to effect satisfactory
schedules and results as efficiently and expeditiously as possible; ability to prepare material and
labor cost estimates, and to maintain records and prepare work reports; ability to make
decisions recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use resourcefulness and tact
in meeting new problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
Town officials and officers, subordinates and the general public; good judgment. Basic
keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer applications for communication, record
keeping and internet research.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRANING: Completion of high school or GED and
extensive experience in the construction and maintenance of streets and related structures;
preferably supplemented by several college courses in civil engineering; or any equivalent
combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities. Must possess a valid Class B CDL license issued by the State of Tennessee.

Other Requisites: From time to time the incumbent may be assigned special duties by a
superior or, on a temporary basis, may be asked to assist other employees occupying a different
position. Employees in this class may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays,
and may be in an on-call status from time to time. This job description should not be construed
as an all-inclusive statement of every task required of this position, but as a fair representation
of the great majority of the work. Every effort will be made in advance to inform the incumbent
of the temporary additional assignments, which under no circumstances are intended to
constitute a demotion.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements: Task involves frequent walking; standing; some lifting and carrying
objects of moderate weight (12-20 lbs.); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop keyboard,
or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients
of safe and/or productive operations.

DIRECTOR OF STREET DEPARTMENT

Environmental Requirements: Task may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental
conditions.

Sensory Requirements: Task requires visual perception and discrimination. Task requires
sound perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communications ability.

Reasonable Accommodation(s): Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided
for the employee to perform the required job with adequate strength, dexterity, coordination and
visual acuity and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the
employee or others in the workplace.

DIRECTOR OF STREET DEPARTMENT

Classification: 19
Exempt
April 03, 2025

DIRECTOR OF STREET DEPARTMENT