Streets Superintendent

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Programs, schedule, and manage the City’s Pavement Management Program. Researches new materials and techniques and monitors current developments in pavement management to ensure standard pavement management practices are used. Performs difficult and complex engineering support work; oversees and assists in performing standard and quality control testing and orders detailed testing; analyzes results. Creates and directs roadway preventative maintenance forecasts and rehabilitation strategies; develops work plans and monitors workflow of pavement and sidewalk projects. Makes recommendations and develops cost estimates for building renewal projects. Develops and monitors yearly departmental budget. Maintains pavement management database through condition surveys and related data collection. Works closely with project engineers, consultants, and City Engineer in development and management of capital improvement projects. Coordinates with local agencies regarding pavement issues and with other agencies (such as ADOT and MCDOT) regarding maintenance of street and right of way assets within those jurisdictions. Provides technical specifications and oversees contracts for concrete, asphalt, striping, signing and other roadway and right of way maintenance. Schedules, procures, manages and inspects the street and right of way pavement maintenance contracts and consultants and work deliverables. Receives and investigates complaints attributed to sidewalk conditions and other right of way items and schedules repairs. Responds to citizen inquiries regarding street maintenance schedules or reported concerns. Coordinates with other City Departments to avoid conflicts in the street maintenance schedule with other City projects or operations. Manages the coordination and dissemination of various assessments, reports and other documents; reviews and provides council reports and presentations. Maintains an understanding of Pavement Management Systems, pavement materials, and current or new pavement maintenance practices. Performs civil plan reviews for compliance with adopted codes and standards; assists with civil plan submittals for CIP planning, new construction and public works projects. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, project reports, punch lists, work orders, field test reports, spreadsheets and other documents. Prepares and monitors project budgets, implementation schedules and other obligations relative to executed agreements from conception to completion; authorizes payments; benchmarks and establishes efficiency measures through data-driven maintenance management. Prepares periodic inspection reports by obtaining, compiling, and documenting statistical information from inspectors; ensures that construction warranty periods are monitored, and that follow-up warranty inspections and repairs are completed in a thorough and timely manner. Collects data, assesses pavement and signs conditions, striping conditions, determines need for maintenance work, obtains bids, administers contracts for projects, coordinates street maintenance projects, researches pavement treatments, document drafting, plans and specifications preparation and project updates. Maintains and operates equipment such as tractor, swiper, broom, backhoe, trucks, power tools, etc.; responsible for street cleaning sweeper. Manages and coordinates the City’s AZ811 (Arizona Blue Stake) program and account; responsible for locating and marking City underground infrastructure in right of way or on property; processes location requests and tickets, monitors contractors and maintains detailed records. Coordinates with other departments, consultants or contractors to develop and maintain asset management database for roadway, street and other right of way improvements and assets; involved in managing applicable budget each year for account management. Oversees and manages daily duties and tasks of street maintenance technicians and any other staff assigned to streets superintendent; provides leadership, training/monitoring, manages daily workload and schedule; forecasts upcoming tasks, material and equipment orders; completes performance reviews and other day-to-day manager duties. This position is hands on in the field; expected to perform pavement and concrete repairs, sign and post installs and replacement, striping and marking, storm drain cleaning and repairs, and other street and right of way or repairs. Adheres to safe work practices; addresses occupational hazards and related safety precautions. Attends Council meetings as needed; creates weekly/month time department reports; attends public meetings as needed. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Physical Strength Code Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50-100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education and Knowledge High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree. Experience Minimum of six (6) years of project management experience with a major emphasis on street pavement preservation curb, asphalt, walls, etc. Repairs and installs and maintenance and operation of associated software and programs. Certifications and Other Requirements Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge of municipal capital operations and specific technical knowledge relating to infrastructure and street maintenance. Traffic Control (ATSSA) certification within 6 months of hire. Reading Ability to read and comprehend reference books, manuals, blueprints, plans, and drawings; read reports, city, state and municipal codes, ordinances, customer contact forms, plans, and maps and other technical documents. Math Ability to perform complex math calculations. Writing Ability to clearly construct written communication and email correspondence, technical reports, memos, recommendations. Managerial Responsibility for direction or supervision of others. Policy/Decision Making Moderate – performs duties after receiving general instructions; some discretion when making selections among a few easily identifiable choices. Work involving discretion typically reviewed before finalized. Technical Skills Broad application – comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with analytical judgment and decision-making abilities. Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills Moderate – interactions may involve support of controversial positions; may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Various equipment, including but not limited to hand equipment/power tools, PPE, street sweeper, truck, striper, traffic control equipment and similar. Computer Equipment and Software Various office equipment, including but not limited to computer equipment and software; telephone, desktop computer, laptop computer, tablets, printers, various Microsoft Office Products, payroll system, and departmental software. Protective Equipment Required Mask, safety vest, steel toe boots, hard hat. Required Background Checks Background check, drug screening, physical basic (nDOT), and MVR. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Litchfield Park