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Kearney, City of (NE)

Street Supervisor

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What they do

A Landscaping or Grounds Supervisor supervises the staff that provide landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Supervises work to care for plants and trees, including mowing, trimming and planting, and work to repair driveways, walks, benches or other structures. Oversees equipment maintenance and transportation, and communicates with residential customers.

$52,487 / year median in Nebraska

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Under general direction, provide leadership and supervision to a team of 15 employees within the Street Division of the Public Works Department; direct, supervise and perform maintenance, repair and construction of roads, street, curbs, sidewalks, storm sewers and drainage structures, markings and signs and related duties. Work varies, requiring interpretive judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.

Plan, organize and direct a program of street maintenance, supervising the grading of roads and streets, street sweeping and flushing, asphalt patching and overlays, chip sealing, filling cracks, curb and gutter replacement and installation; supervise the maintenance of storm sewers, drainage structures, bridges, alleys and other public driving accesses; install and maintain street markers and road construction signs; inspect and supervise the construction and maintenance of curbs and driveways, excavations and backfills of public utility work involving the cutting, backfill and patching of pavements; plan and supervise snow removal, storm clean-up, and street cleaning programs; investigate complaints as to road conditions; direct flood control operations during flooding; assist with the development and oversight of budget and long range goals; prepare and analyze bid specifications and finalize contracts for purchase of equipment; review purchase and expenditure requisitions; purchase materials as required; oversee and manage expenditures to meet strategic goals maintain equipment records, supply usage records, reports and correspondence; receive and act upon complaints; respond to emergency calls at any time; interview potential employees; train new employees; evaluate performance of and recommend discipline as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS
: Supervise a team of 15 employees within the Street Division of the Public Works Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily) Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily) Effectively plan, organize and direct the City's street maintenance programs. (Daily) Conduct effective storm procedures, including snow and ice removal. (Daily) Efficiently and effectively handle complaints received. (Daily) Effectively assign and supervise personnel. (Daily) Prepare sound and accurate budget recommendations and maintain expenditures within budget. (Daily) Establish and enforce safety practices. (Daily) Organize files and maintain accurate records. (Daily)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Work Type:
Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to more objects
Climbing/Balancing:
Climbs inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required
Walking:
Occasional walking required
Stooping/Bending:
Occasional stooping, bending and twisting required
Stand/Sit:
Sit about 50 percent of the time
Reaching:
Frequent reaching, overhead as well as horizontal
Vision:
Adequate to perform essential job functions
Color Vision:
Adequate to perform essential job functions
Hearing:
Occasional perceive nature of sounds by ear
Speech:
Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
Minimal, occasionally walks, operates equipment and levers
Manual Dexterity:
Minimal, occasionally uses mechanic's hand tools
Infectious Diseases :
No exposure
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Inside/Outside:
Work inside and outside
Cold/Heat:
Extreme heat, cold and dampness
Wet/Dry:
Adverse conditions possible
Noise/Vibrations:
Exposed to heavy construction noise
Hazards:
Exposed to traffic safety and construction areas
Fumes/Dust/Odors:
Minimal exposure to dust, odors and fumes
Infectious Diseases:
Low exposure
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
: Ability to read and comprehend technically written material. Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately. Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions. Ability to organize information for concise written and oral presentation. Ability to operate computer hardware and software including graphics and engineering software. Ability to maintain accurate records.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with five years of progressively responsible street maintenance and construction experience, or a related field, including three years in a supervisor capacity; college level course work or vocational training in engineering or related field is desirable; Must possess a valid Nebraska CDL Class B driver's license with air brakes and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
: This position has a thirty (30) minute response time by way of the most direct route from the employee's permanent residence to the employee's assigned work site and within posted speed limits.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED
: Computers, drafting tools, pencils, pickups, dump trucks, motor grader, front loaders, tractor mowers, rollers, asphalt machine, mudjack, sweeper, tamps, vibrators, concrete tools, telephone and radio.
REMARKS :
The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.