Assistant Street Superintendent

City of Burlington NC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington NC is seeking an experienced Street Division Supervisor to oversee maintenance and repair of city streets and drainage systems. You will supervise crews, coordinate scheduling, and manage materials and safety compliance to ensure timely project delivery.

In this role you will act as Street Superintendent in their absence, handle citizen inquiries, and ensure adherence to project specifications and budgets while promoting safe work practices in all operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; related construction / street maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain CDL-B within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews maintaining city streets and drains, including asphalt patching and stormwater work.
• Coordinate scheduling of personnel and equipment based on priorities.
• Inspect progress, adjust assignments to meet timelines, budgets, and specs.
• Procure materials and ensure proper usage per project plans.
• Ensure safety compliance and proper traffic control measures.
• Oversee stormwater infrastructure construction and related cleaning activities.
• Provide training on proper methods and procedures for street and drainage work.
• Maintain construction records and time logs; assist in day-to-day operations as Acting Street Superintendent.
• Respond to citizen inquiries or complaints regarding public-right-of-way work.

Skills

Street maintenance

Supervisory leadership

Project management

Safety training

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Construction management coursework

Job description

This is an internal posting for existing City of Burlington employees in the Streets Division

About us:

The Street Division is responsible for maintaining city-owned roadways, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, excluding those on privately maintained streets. It repairs road and sidewalk cuts made by the Water and Sewer Maintenance Department for utility work. Additionally, the division manages the City's stormwater drainage system within public rights of way and executes the Winter Weather Plan to address hazards caused by snow, ice, and debris from natural disasters.

What you will do:

This position involves field supervisory work overseeing the maintenance and repair of City streets and drains. The employee coordinates and supervises street functions, assists in scheduling personnel and equipment, resolves issues, and helps with record-keeping. Key responsibilities include prioritizing projects, estimating costs, planning and scheduling work, assigning tasks based on employee skills, determining timelines, procuring materials, optimizing resources, and ensuring personnel training and safety. The employee has significant discretion in day-to-day project management decisions.

• On-Site Supervision and Direction: Supervises work crews maintaining streets and drains, including asphalt patching, crack sealing, stormwater repairs, culvert maintenance, sidewalk, curb, and gutter maintenance, and snow/ice removal.
• Material Management:Creates and submits purchase orders for materials, ensuring materials are used according to project plans.
• Personnel and Equipment Scheduling:Coordinates and assigns personnel and equipment based on priorities established by the Street Superintendent.
• Site Inspections and Adjustments:Conducts inspections of work in progress, adjusting assignments as needed to meet timelines, budgets, and project specifications.
• Safety Oversight:Performs safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper placement of signage and traffic control devices.
• Operational and Personnel Issue Resolution:Resolves operational challenges or personnel issues as they arise.
• Work Schedule and Equipment Utilization:Modifies work schedules as necessary and ensures equipment is utilized efficiently, making adjustments if needed.
• Citizen Interaction:Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries or complaints regarding work activities in the public right-of-way.
• Stormwater and Infrastructure Construction Oversight:Oversees the construction of stormwater infrastructure (manholes, catch basins, headwalls) and supervises related cleaning, laying, and ditching operations.
• Training and Safety Compliance:Ensures crews follow safety and training protocols for tasks involving concrete, asphalt, and other materials.
• Personnel Training:Provides training to personnel on proper methods and procedures for street and drainage work.
• Record Keeping:Completes or approves construction records, employee time logs, and other required documentation.
• Acting Superintendent:Acts as Street Superintendent in their absence, managing day-to-day operations.
• Employee Management:Interviews applicants, recommends hiring decisions, approves time off requests, and evaluates employee performance for promotions and job assignments.
• Other Duties:Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Street Maintenance and Drainage: In-depth understanding of the methods, materials, and practices involved in specialized street maintenance and drainage work, including the use of asphalt, concrete, stone, gravel, and other materials.
• Supervisory and Leadership Skills:Strong knowledge of effective supervisory practices, team building, and leadership techniques to foster trust and rapport with staff.
• Project Management Expertise:Proficient in applying project management principles and practices to ensure the successful completion of tasks and projects.
• Street Maintenance Equipment Proficiency:Extensive knowledge of street maintenance and repair equipment, including those used for earth-moving and asphalt applications.
• Construction Equipment Operation:Skilled in the operation of a variety of construction equipment, including utility vehicles, loaders, motor graders, rollers, and backhoes.
• Employee Training and Safety Instruction:Ability to train new employees in proper work procedures and provide instruction on safety methods and practices.
• Reading and Interpreting Work Plans:Capable of reading and interpreting profile sheets and grade stakes to ensure accurate project execution.
• Public Interaction and Conflict Resolution:Skilled in interacting with the public, applying tact and discretion, and diffusing potential conflicts when working near private properties or in public rights-of-way.
• Equipment Operation and Employee Training:Ability to operate and train others in the use of utility vehicles and other street maintenance equipment.
• Interpersonal and Public Relations Skills:Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferably supplemented with formal coursework in construction management, and extensive experience in the maintenance and repair of streets and drainage operations including some experience serving as an on-site supervisor; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) within six months of employment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work in this class is described as light using a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and may occasionally require some physical exertion to complete tasks.
• Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• The employee is subject to extreme cold. Working conditions include both inside and outside environmental conditions.

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed are the only ones the employee may be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as requested by their supervisors.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Inclement Weather Classification:

Essential