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Operations Supervisor

Job in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, 61801, USA
Listing for: City of Urbana, Illinois
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80359 USD Yearly USD 80359.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Operations Supervisor

Join Our Team! Operations Supervisor Annual Salary Range Operations Supervisor $80,359.26-$ Starting Salary Range Operations Supervisor $80,359.26-$ Job Type: Full-time, Management/Exempt, civil Service

Position Summary:

Responsible for effectively supervising full-time, part-time and seasonal workers, organizing work sites, purchasing materials for jobs, and maintaining inventories and equipment. The supervisor assigned to the Pavement section will be responsible for supervising staff in the checking, repair, and maintenance of City streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, accessible ramps, and equipment; identifying and repairing problems in said systems, and participating in planning and coordinating construction projects, snow removal and special events.

The supervisor assigned to the Sewers & Signs section will be responsible for supervising staff in the checking, repair, and maintenance of City sanitary sewer, storm sewer and storm water drainage systems and equipment; identifying and repairing problems in said systems; participating in planning and coordinating sewer and sign projects, snow removal and special events.

Our Ideal Candidate:
Demonstrates active listening and precise and direct communication. Ability to work hands-on, self-motivated, safety focused, physically resilient. Team oriented, positive attitude embraces continuous learning, respect for nature, and respect for others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Actively supports and upholds the City's mission and values. Receives work orders from the Deputy Director for PW Operations and/or generates work orders with the approval of the Deputy Director for PW Operations Utilizes computerized work management program to develop and assign work orders and short/long term work plans for various public infrastructure; maintains records of work performed. Supervises full-time staff and seasonal workers;

assigns, plans and checks work; trains as required; evaluates employee performance; recommends hires and discharges; recommends pay increases, promotions, and transfers; responsible for initiating disciplinary actions. Sets daily and weekly work plans for the respective section employees; coordinates with other Operations Supervisors, the Deputy Director for PW Operations, and other divisions and departments. Organizes work projects and assigns employees, equipment, and materials;

orients staff to project, work sites, and daily work plans. Inspects future work areas and lays out actual work sites. Calculates equipment, materials, and labor cost for each job completed utilizing departmental forms and receipts; signs and transfers to the Deputy Director for PW Operations. Performs other related duties as assigned. In addition, the supervisor assigned to the Pavement section will be responsible for:
Repairing asphalt streets and alleys by asphalt patching, crack sealing, spray patching and grading. Repairing concrete streets and sidewalks. Excavating ditch lines and streets using end-loader, backhoe, and motor-grader. Hauling and dumping trash; grinding stumps using wood chipper; picking up leaves using dump truck. Mowing grass using hand and riding lawn mowers, bush hog and edger. In addition, the supervisor assigned to the Sewers & Signs section will be responsible for:
Assisting sewer personnel in all phases of project work required. Sweeping City streets using mechanical street sweeper. Supervising the installation of traffic control devices and lane markings according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Standards. Repairing storm and sanitary sewer pipes and manholes. Checking and cleaning sewers; televising sanitary sewers and storm sewers.

Required /

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and skills typically acquired through graduation from high school, or equivalent. Five (5) years of work experience in a Public Works construction-related field and two (2) years of supervisory experience in a Public Works construction-related field. Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in Public Works construction (including concrete saw, hand-saws, basic hand tools, levels, asphalt rigs, floats, hand-floats, skill saws, hand-sprayers, hand-held radios, calculators, computers, and such heavy equipment as end-loaders, back-hoes, dump trucks, sweepers, rollers, tile probes, air compressors, chipping hammers, tile cutters, sewer ventilators, air monitors, trenching and shoring equipment, plate compactors, air hammers, vactors, sewer televising unit, motor-graders, tar pots, oil distributors, snow removal equipment, paint machines, grinders, and heat machines) and general public works maintenance and repair.

Knowledge of federal, state, and City Public Works construction and safety regulations. Ability to effectively supervise others and enforce practices and procedures to ensure effective long-term maintenance and repair of public infrastructure. Knowledge of industry construction standards like…

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