PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

City of Montebello; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

City of Montebello seeks a supervisory professional to plan, coordinate, and oversee maintenance, construction, and repair of streets, sewers, and related facilities. The role involves directing staff and ensuring project quality and safety in daily operations.

Responsibilities include supervising crews, inspecting work, preparing estimates, and supporting budget processes. A valid CA driver license is required, with prior public works leadership preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED is desirable, supplemented by related vocational courses.
• Four years of progressively responsible public works construction and maintenance experience, including two years in supervision.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff performing maintenance, construction, and repair of streets and sewers.
• Coordinate and supervise street sweeping, repairs, and related activities.
• Inspect work progress and quality; prepare estimates and workload forecasts.
• Instruct staff in work methods and safety; ensure safety standards.
• Prepare reports and assist in budget estimates.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Public works experience (4 years, 2 in supervisory)

California driver license

Job description

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

This posting will close once we receive one hundred (100) applications OR it will close on Thursday, September 17, 2026, only if we do not get one hundred (100) applications. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this job opportunity may close at any time without notice. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision to plan, coordinate, and supervise the maintenance, construction, and repair of City streets, sewers, and related facilities and structures; and to perform related work as required.

This is a supervisory position responsible for assigning, coordinating, and supervising the work of staff assigned to the maintenance, construction, and repair of City streets and sewers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provides supervision and work coordination for staff assigned to the construction, cleaning, and maintenance of streets, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, sewers, storm drains, street sweeping, striping, sign installation, repair activities, painting, public parking lots, sewer mains, manholes and appurtenances, drainage channels in public streets, alleys, and easements.

• Oversees contract for street sweeping and pick up of debris.
• Receives, investigates, and takes remedial action on complaints regarding activities of work crews.
• Conducts inspections to evaluate work progress, methods, and quality.
• Collects data to prepare estimates, determine workload, personnel, and equipment requirements for projects and to forecast future operational needs.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel.
• Instructs personnel in work methods and safety practices.
• Assures the adherence to safety standards and the proper use of safety equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the completion of time, material, and equipment use records.
• Explain policy to the general public.
• Assists in preparing reports and annual budget estimates.
• Prepare sketches outlining work needed for minor street maintenance and repair work.
• May assist in overseeing the water utility operations.
• May participate in difficult assignments including operation of mechanized equipment.
• Represents assigned functions with City staff and other governmental agencies as delegated.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience:Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable, supplemented by technical or vocational courses related to the public works field.

Work Background:Four years of progressively responsible experience in public works construction and maintenance work including two years in a supervisory position.

Licenses:Must have a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques relating to the street, traffic systems, sewer, and storm drain maintenance, and repair.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Materials, methods, and equipment used in street, sewer, and storm drain construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Traffic and sign painting methods and procedures.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• Recordkeeping procedures.

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the City's street maintenance activities.
• Provide supervision, training, and work evaluation for staff.
• Direct and inspect the technical details of the street, traffic systems, and sewer and storm drain maintenance work.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Interpret and work from sketches, pencil layouts, and working plans and specifications.
• Keep accurate records.
• Provide budget information and monitor expenditure.
• Prepare a variety of reports and presentations.
• Interpret, explain, apply, and enforce a variety of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Effectively represent the public works street maintenance functions of the Department with concerned individuals, community organizations, and other governmental agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

PLEASE NOTE:

** The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunitieswithout regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military orveteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions,decisions, policies, and practices.