Street & Sewer Supervisor

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Under direction, to supervise and participate in crews engaged in the construction and maintenance of streets, sanitary sewer, and storm drain systems, and/or trees; and to do related work as required.

Works under the general supervision of the Field Operations Manager and direct supervision of the Street & Sewer Superintendent.

Exercises supervision of Street and Sewer Division full‑time and part‑time maintenance staff.

The following functions are typical for this classification. The incumbent may be assigned to manage either the Streets Section, General Maintenance and Sewer Section, or General Maintenance, Traffic and Signs Section. The incumbent may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Incumbents may be assigned any of the duties listed in this job specification at the discretion of management depending on the workload of the Streets and Sewer Division and staffing levels.

Implement goals, objectives, and performance standards for designated work section.

The Street and Sewer Supervisor is a working position requiring the incumbent to participate in crews by performing field work.

Operate a variety of light, medium, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles.

Lead field crews in specific work assignments. Train personnel in use of equipment and methods of maintenance.

Gather data and compile records, make field computations, and investigate/troubleshoot related problems.

Read and interpret blueprints, maps, and GIS‑related information. Use iPhone and iPads to enter work orders and manage the mobile work order system. Assigning, scheduling, supervising, inspecting, evaluating, and verifying daily work.

Respond to special requests and emergency calls during regular hours as needed.

Coordinate with residents and businesses, answering calls and responding to concerns and issues from the public.

Order supplies and equipment, follow procurement policies and procedures.

Interpret and enforce safety provisions in accordance with City procedures, County, State, Federal, OSHA and related guidelines and regulations.

May be required to function in an acting capacity for the Superintendent when he/she is absent.

Supervises a crew in the maintenance, repair, replacement and grinding of concrete pavements, curbs, gutters, alleys, walks and streets, oversees parkways sprinkler systems and related work.

Supervises the application of emulsion sealing, asphalt patching, crack sealing and laying asphaltic concrete.

Supervises the grading of streets and alleys; may operate street construction equipment requiring skilled operation and assists in work involving the more difficult and skilled tasks.

Supervises homeless encampment clean‑ups and ensures compliance with standard processes and procedures.

Performs inspection duties for contractual maintenance work and CIP construction projects such as coordinating and signing work verification forms, checking invoices for accuracy, and assisting with project management.

Requires journey‑level experience in street construction and maintenance, operation of concrete, asphalt patching and/or paving equipment.

Supervises and participates in cleaning and maintaining sewer lines and storm drains, and in the repair, replacement, or laying of sewer lines. Complies with all applicable local and other regulatory agencies, including workplace safety, the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reporting requirements and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

Supervises and participates in maintenance of City trees such as trimming, pruning, shaping, and planting trees.

Provides support in the management of, and provides inspection in the performance of, work that is performed for construction or maintenance including Street Sweeping Services, Tree Maintenance Services, Storm Drain Maintenance, CCTV Inspection Services and…