Streets Supervisor

Town Of Pecos City•Pecos, TX

About The Position

The Streets Supervisor performs supervisory, administrative, technical, and skilled maintenance and operations work related to planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of streets and alleys, including associated sidewalks and storm drainage facilities. The position works under the general supervision of the Public Works Director and supervises maintenance workers, equipment operators, and support staff directly or through subordinate supervisors. The supervisor plans and schedules infrastructure work, oversees quality and conformance to standards, trains and supervises employees, and oversees the use and upkeep of department equipment, materials, and supplies. The position maintains records, advises city officials, contributes to budget and equipment-purchase recommendations, ensures safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinates street, drainage, sidewalk, traffic-control, and related maintenance activities. It also reviews citizen complaints, inspects facilities and streets, and assigns crews to assess and repair infrastructure conditions. The role may operate construction and maintenance equipment and provide backup for subordinate positions. Work involves outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, vibration, and loud noise in field settings. Applicants must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas Class A CDL and meet the stated work-zone traffic-control and flagging requirements.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, supplemented by two years of post-secondary education in engineering, construction, business or public administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience are also accepted.
Five years of experience relating to construction, repair, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, including street and storm drainage systems and operation of related maintenance equipment, is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in public storm drainage and street systems, and of road construction and maintenance.
Skill in operating listed tools and equipment, including the ability to operate heavy equipment.
Ability to guide, direct, and motivate employees and organize and supervise crews performing maintenance work.
Ability to operate and maintain equipment used in infrastructure maintenance and repair.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business-community members.
Ability to present information effectively to top management and/or boards of directors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain one.
Work-zone traffic-control qualification or requirement.
Flagging certification.

Nice To Haves

Five years of municipal infrastructure construction, repair, and maintenance experience, including street and storm drainage work and operation of related maintenance equipment, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and implement construction, maintenance, and operations activities for streets, drainage, and other city infrastructure; oversee work for quality and conformance to standards.
Train, supervise, and discipline employees performing municipal infrastructure maintenance, construction, and repair.
Supervise and control materials, supplies, and equipment used for street, drainage, and facility maintenance, construction, and repair.
Requisition supplies and maintain records relating to personnel, equipment, supplies, consumption, and reports.
Advise the Supervisor, Engineer, City Manager, and other city officials on department activities.
Oversee equipment and tool upkeep, including cleaning and checking equipment after use.
Promote worker and equipment-operator safety by providing safety instruction and monitoring work; ensure compliance with the City's safety program and relevant labor regulations.
Analyze annual operating costs and recommend the department budget and equipment purchases.
Approve vacation and leave schedules for the street division.
Demonstrate street-equipment operation and train operators, including on routine preventative maintenance.
Lead project and safety meetings, organize safety-video training, and review new regulations with the crew.
Plan and implement schedules for asphalt and concrete repair, street cleaning and flushing, sign maintenance, street painting, rubberized crack filling, and seal-coat programs.
Inspect facilities, streets, alleys, and damaged sidewalks; recommend repairs or replacement and schedule necessary work.
Review citizen complaints and coordinate responses.
Assign and schedule crews to evaluate road-shoulder conditions and arrange repairs.
Recommend sidewalk projects to the Public Works Director and assign crews to repair public areas with potential hazards.
Coordinate traffic control for projects and special events.
Operate power construction and maintenance equipment as needed and provide backup to subordinate positions.
Serve on employee or other committees as assigned.