Street Maintenance Supervisor

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sacramento seeks a Street Maintenance Supervisor to lay out, assign, supervise, and participate in street construction and maintenance activities. You will coordinate with contractors and City crews and ensure timely completion of projects.

The role requires planning, estimating materials, directing heavy equipment operators, and maintaining detailed records. You will lead safety briefings, train staff, and address citizen inquiries to ensure quality work and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in street construction and maintenance.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid California driver license (see special qualifications).

Responsibilities

• Lay out, assign, supervise, direct, and participate in varied street construction and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate work of outside contractors and City crews and prepare reports.
• Estimate quantities and order materials and equipment.
• Direct operators of heavy equipment and inspect paving contracts.
• Maintain records of work time, equipment, and materials.
• Conduct safety meetings and train subordinates.
• Respond to citizen complaints.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Planning

Safety

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To layout, assign, supervise, and participate in the work of street maintenance field personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of streets, right-of-ways, and related construction work, and coordinate work performed by contractors.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by Street Maintenance General Supervisor. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of street maintenance field personnel. Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lay out, assign, supervise, direct, and participate in varied street construction and maintenance activities
• Assist crews in the resolution of difficult work problems including the operation of any street construction equipment as necessary.
• Plan and assign work of outside contractors and coordinate the work of contractors and City crews.
• Estimate quantities and order materials and equipment.
• Direct operators of heavy mechanical equipment in street and other City facility excavation and pavement repair work.
• Inspect paving contracts, work in progress and the completed work of contractors.
• Evaluate street conditions for the computerized pavement maintenance system.
• Maintain work time, equipment, and material records; make reports on work performed by City crews and contractors.
• Contact citizens in regard to complaints.
• Conduct safety meetings.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, practices, and equipment commonly used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and parking lots, right of ways, and flood control facilities.
• Occupational hazards of the work and appropriate safety measures.
• The principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary action processing, and employer-employee relations.

Ability to:

• Lay out, direct, and supervise the work of a crew performing skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled activities in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, parking lots, and other City facilities.
• Establish, coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, utility and contractor personnel, and the general public.
• Accurately estimate time, material, personnel, and equipment needs for assigned projects.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Accurately use a calculator.
• Communicate clearly and concisely over the mobile radio system.
• Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience:
Two years of experience comparable to a Street Construction Laborer or Street Construction Equipment Operator with the City of Sacramento or, if filled from the outside, four years of experience in street construction, maintenance, and repair, including six months of supervisory experience.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Street Construction Laborer, please click here.

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Street Construction Equipment Operator, please click here.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements and without an airbrake restriction must be obtained during probationary period; and is required as a condition of continued employment. Loss of the license, or endorsements, is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Assessment: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Residency Requirement: Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.