Roads and Street Superintendent

Roads and Street Superintendent Salary $80,802.56 - $90,902.88 Annually Location Bismarck, ND Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202600043 Department Public Works Service Operations Division Roads and Streets Opening Date 04/15/2026 Closing Date 5/3/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt Description Benefits Questions Job Description This position is responsible for managing the repair and maintenance of city roads and streets. Examples of Duties

• Develops, plans, directs and provides technical assistance for the maintenance and repair of city streets.
• Prepares and plans work schedules for daily and seasonal operations.
• Investigates complaints from the general public.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the annual budget.
• Assists in the preparation of equipment specifications and assists in the identification and articulation of long-range equipment needs.
• Supervises skilled and semi-skilled employees in construction, maintenance and labor work as needed.
• Trains, assigns, directs, schedules, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
• Performs related duties. Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of a 4-year degree in a course study related to the occupational field or 5-years of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require five years of related experience.
• Proof of satisfactory performance in previous employment is required.
• Possession, or the ability to obtain, a valid North Dakota driver's license. Must be able to obtain a North Dakota Class A or B CDL within one year of employment. Supplemental Information
• Knowledge of modern principles of street maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and of local ordinances.
• Knowledge of safe work standards and practices.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of maintenance equipment such as loaders, backhoes, and graders.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City of Bismarck Benefits Summary 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Do you have, or can you obtain a valid North Dakota driver's license. Yes No 03 Do you currently hold a North Dakota Class B CDL or higher? If not, please note that this position requires obtaining a Class B CDL within one year of employment. Yes No 04 Which of the following best describes your level of education? None High School or GED Some College AA or 60 semester hours (90 Quarter hours) BA/BS not related to position BA/BS related to position 05 How many years of progressively responsible, full-time, professional experience do you have in working in roadway maintenance and snow and ice control, or other directly related area? None Less than 6 months 6 to less than 12 months 1 to less than 2 years 3 to less than 4 years 4 to less than 5 years 5 years or more 06 How many years of experience collecting data and performing data analysis, to track maintenance expenditures? None Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-5 years 6 or more years 07 How many years of experience in roadway project management, planning, and implementation? None Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-5 years 6 or more years 08 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being very proficient and 1 being limited proficiency, rate your experience with asphalt paving, crack sealing, and chip sealing municipal city streets. 1 2 3 4 5 09 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being very proficient and 1 being limited proficiency, rate yourself in supervising, developing, training and evaluating crew members. 1 2 3 4 5 10 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being very proficient and 1 being limited proficiency, rate your communication skills when dealing with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to; media, contractors, government agencies, co-workers, and the public. 1 2 3 4 5 11 How many years of roadway maintenance including snow and ice control experience do you have? Less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 3 to 4 years 5 to 6 years 7 to 8 years 9 to 10 years More than 10 years 12 How many years of supervisory experience do you have? None 1-2 years 3-4 years 5-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 years 10 years or more 13 How many years of experience in inventory control and record-keeping? None Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-5 years 6 or more years 14 How many years of experience do you have working for a government agency? None Less than one year 1-3 years 4-5 years 6 or more years 15 Please indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Word. None Beginner Intermediae Advanced 16 Please indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel. None Beginner Intermediate Advanced 17 Please indicate your prociency level with Microsoft PowerPoint. None Beginner Intermediate Advanced 18 Describe your experience in managing a team of public works employees. 19 Describe your experience with road construction maintenance techniques (paving patching, crack sealing etc.) and snow and ice removal operations. 20 Describe your experience in preparing and managing an annual department budget, including allocating funds for materials, equipment and staff. 21 Describe your experience in tracking expenditures and the type of software used to track work orders. 22 Describe your experience working in emergency situations. Required Question Employer Bismarck, City of (ND) Address 221 North 5th Street PO Box 5503 Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506 Phone 701-355-1333 Website https://www.bismarcknd.gov/