Superintendent of Street & Infrastructure

Position Title: Superintendent of Streets and Sewer Maintenance

Department: Public Works & Transportation

Division: Streets and Sewer Maintenance

Salary: $69,013 YR

Closing Date: Until Filled

Senior level position overseeing overall operations of street and sewer maintenance departments. Prepares and establishes work programs and procedures. Directly and indirectly supervises employees in the SIMR garage, traffic, public parking, streets, and sewer maintenance groups that make up the SIMR division. Prepares and administers budget for the division’s various operational groups.

Integral to the position is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting, and, if necessary, disciplining.

• Reviews and approves specifications and bid documents for acquisition of equipment and supplies.
• Prepares and administers the annual budget for the five groups making up the division.
• Performs personnel related functions such as hiring, firing, and disciplining employees in the division.
• Conducts field review of ongoing and proposed projects.
• Supervises operations during emergency weather conditions.
• Reviews, approves, and prioritizes work programs for the different groups within the division.
• Administers asset management software.
• Member of county LEPC.
• Required to be on‑call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Skills in personnel management.
• Skills in engineering and surveying procedures.
• Knowledge of street and sewer locations.
• Skills in Microsoft Office and knowledge of asset management software.
• Knowledge of City, State, and Federal laws.
• Knowledge of road construction and sewer construction procedures.
• Knowledge of municipal budget procedures.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Uses a variety of office equipment including personal computer, fax, telephone, etc. Drives a pickup or other similar vehicle daily and operates radio. Personal vehicle may be required at times.

Work performed in both a controlled office environment and outdoors with exposure to extreme weather conditions. Must drive a pickup or similar vehicle daily and operate radio. Frequently sit or stand for long periods. Occasionally lifts objects weighing 10–20 pounds; infrequently lifts objects weighing 20–40 pounds. Frequent bending, walking, and occasional work in confined spaces with hazardous fumes. Some overnight or day travel may be required.

City employees shall conduct themselves professionally, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful towards all internal and external contacts during performance of duties.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in a related field preferred, or five to seven years of prior experience or any combination of formal education and work experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer is contingent upon passing these checks.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.