Job Title: Street Maintenance Superintendent

SUMMARY

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs and reviews the programs and maintenance activities of the Street Division including streets, curbs, sidewalks, storm drains, and pumping stations.

Classification Characteristics:

This is a single position class managing the operations of assigned programs through subordinate supervisors. Responsibilities include managing the repair and maintenance of City roads and storm drainage. This position is distinguished from the Street Maintenance Supervisor who provides day-to-day supervision at job sites and participates in the work of maintenance crews. Established polices and procedures guide this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs street patching, striping, and sweeping; street sign maintenance and installation; sidewalk and other concrete work; and storm drain and pump repair and maintenance.
• Develops work schedules and priorities under direction of the Deputy Director;
• Determines crew complements and develops assignments with participation of the assistants.
• Plans, lays out, estimates and arranges for material, equipment and personnel requirements, and explains jobs to assistants or leadworkers.
• Inspects and supervises the work of City crews and outside contractors engaged for the purpose of Street Division maintenance goals and objectives. Ensures completion of work and projects by City crews and contractors.
• Maintains inventory and prepares specifications and requisitions for equipment, contract work material and supplies.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and budget in assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinates and oversees contractor performance.
• Reviews bills from standing purchase orders and approves for payment.
• Responds to complaints and requests from the public regarding drainage and right of way issues.
• Records and prepares reports of division activities on a database.
• Conducts performance appraisals, employee counseling, and interviews.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
• Recommends discipline, salary actions, and hiring of personnel.
• Coordinates and cooperates with other department divisions.
• Supervises emergency operation and maintenance of Public Works facilities.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of supervision (including selection, employee evaluation, counseling and motivation of employees), work planning, and control, planning, scheduling, estimating and directing work. Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, striping and sweeping of streets. Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and clearing of storm drains and pumps. Techniques and City processes for planning, specifying, and requisition materials, supplies and equipment, and administering contracts. City personnel and administrative policies and procedures. Memorandum of Understanding and related documents