Public Works Street Maintenance Supervisor

City of Montebello•Montebello, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position plans, coordinates, and supervises the maintenance, construction, and repair of City streets, sewers, and related facilities and structures. This is a supervisory role responsible for assigning, coordinating, and supervising the work of staff involved in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City streets and sewers.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable, supplemented by technical or vocational courses related to the public works field.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in public works construction and maintenance work including two years in a supervisory position.
Must have a valid California driver's license.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques relating to the street, traffic systems, sewer, and storm drain maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of principles of supervision and training.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in street, sewer, and storm drain construction, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of traffic and sign painting methods and procedures.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the City's street maintenance activities.
Ability to provide supervision, training, and work evaluation for staff.
Ability to direct and inspect the technical details of the street, traffic systems, and sewer and storm drain maintenance work.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Ability to interpret and work from sketches, pencil layouts, and working plans and specifications.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to provide budget information and monitor expenditure.
Ability to prepare a variety of reports and presentations.
Ability to interpret, explain, apply, and enforce a variety of laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to effectively represent the public works street maintenance functions of the Department with concerned individuals, community organizations, and other governmental agencies.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision and work coordination for staff assigned to the construction, cleaning, and maintenance of streets, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, sewers, storm drains, street sweeping, striping, sign installation, repair activities, painting, public parking lots, sewer mains, manholes and appurtenances, drainage channels in public streets, alleys, and easements.
Oversees contract for street sweeping and pick up of debris.
Receives, investigates, and takes remedial action on complaints regarding activities of work crews.
Conducts inspections to evaluate work progress, methods, and quality.
Collects data to prepare estimates, determine workload, personnel, and equipment requirements for projects and to forecast future operational needs.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel.
Instructs personnel in work methods and safety practices.
Assures the adherence to safety standards and the proper use of safety equipment.
Supervises and participates in the completion of time, material, and equipment use records.
Explains policy to the general public.
Assists in preparing reports and annual budget estimates.
Prepares sketches outlining work needed for minor street maintenance and repair work.
May assist in overseeing the water utility operations.
May participate in difficult assignments including operation of mechanized equipment.
Represents assigned functions with City staff and other governmental agencies as delegated.