Street Superintendent

Overview

Under the direction of the Public Works Operations Manager, this position has the overall responsibility for oversight of staff and the day-to-day operations that include the construction, repair and maintenance of city streets, rights of way and landscapes. Success in this position contributes to safe and well-maintained streets and related infrastructure. Essential duties include:

• Coordinates, supervises and organizes the day-to-day operations of the division.
• Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Establishes long- and short-term goals and priorities; allocates resources.
• Generates tasks for crews to complete, including sidewalk repair, street maintenance, tree trimming and removal, and right-of-way maintenance.
• Enters work orders into the automated work order management system.
• Reviews and prioritizes work orders from other departments.
• Responds to public questions and concerns.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports.
• Develops budget recommendations; manages assigned budgets.
• Directs the purchase of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Reviews maintenance and fuel usage for all division vehicles and equipment.
• Ensures that all department vehicles/equipment are serviced and compliant with motor pool standards of maintenance.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including edger, weed eater, shovel, hand-held sprayer, chainsaw, leaf blower, demolition saws, pneumatic hammers, mowers, bushhog, and tractors.
• Operates a variety of standard heavy equipment, including vehicles, aerial and boom slope mowers, articulating bucket lifts, clam and bucket trucks, trencher, dump trucks, articulated loader, rubber tire tractor/loader, trailer, bulldozer, backhoe loader, mini-excavators, off-highway truck, and skid steer loader.
• Performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment in good, clean working condition, including greasing, maintaining fluid levels, changing blades, tires, oil, filters, hoses, and nozzles; ensures necessary repairs are made.
• Loads and hauls gravel, debris, and other materials onto dump trucks to and from job sites and storage areas.
• Performs job site safety procedures to ensure and maintain a safe workspace at all times.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment, fuels as needed; assists in cleaning vehicles and other equipment.
• Performs flagging duties associated with work zone traffic control.
• Assists and must be able to perform in all aspects of the department's operations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Visual ability to distinguish colors, detect dangerous obstacles, other vehicles or equipment, and pedestrians.
• Exposure to noise, machinery with moving parts, dust, dirt, grease, and irritating chemicals;
  Personal Protective Equipment is required and provided.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying of loads up to 100 pounds unassisted and occasional digging.
• Dexterity to operate tools or equipment requiring precision.
• Approximately 20% of work is indoors at a desk or table, with remaining time outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Work may involve presence of citizens and traffic, contributing to position complexity.
• Knowledge of street construction, maintenance, and repair procedures and methods.
• Knowledge and skill in operation and maintenance of equipment defined in essential duties.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current GDOT and MUTCD guidelines.
• Good judgment, diplomacy, and tact with the ability to solve practical problems and remain helpful and pleasant.
• Professional appearance and demeanor; treat others with dignity and respect, responding promptly to needs.
• Detail-oriented with well-developed problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing conditions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to interpret and relay information.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally and build relationships.
• Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
• Ability to multitask multiple projects or issues and meet deadlines.
• Basic typing and computing skills, including use of communications, inventory, and ticketing systems.
• High School…