Streets Superintendent

Davenport; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Davenport is seeking a Streets Superintendent who will supervise field crews, oversee maintenance of roadways, stormwater drainage, and cemetery operations, and ensure excellent customer service to residents. The role requires five years in a supervisory capacity and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities include budgeting, hiring, and coordinating with FDOT, Polk County, and CSX, while maintaining safe operations and on-call readiness as needed by city management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory capacity.
• Willing to overtime and on-call duty.
• Must have FL driver license.
• U.S. citizen or naturalized.
• Pass physical and drug test.
• FDOT MOT Training/Certification required.
• FDEP Stormwater Inspector Certification required.
• FDEP Stormwater Manager Certification required.
• Ornamental & Landscaping Spray Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the Streets division.
• Hire personnel as needed and manage assignments.
• Maintain city roadways, streets, alleys, and cemetery operations.
• Prepare and present the annual budget for approval.
• Ensure safe operation of city facilities and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with FDOT, Polk County, and CSX as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting knowledge

Equipment operation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FDOT MOT Training/Certification

FDEP Stormwater Inspector Certification

FDEP Stormwater Manager Certification

Ornamental & Landscaping Spray Certification

Job description

Streets Superintendent# Streets SuperintendentDavenport, FL 33837## OverviewSalary Range$39.44 Hourly## Description# Position Function/Nature of Work:The Streets Superintendent is expected to be a working supervisor out in the field and hands on with all operations, maintenance, and repairs withing the City of Davenport Public Services. The Street Superintendent shall provide consistent and outstanding customer service to the residents of the City of Davenport. Work is performed under the supervision of Public Service Director and City Manager.**Essential Duties:** The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.* Responsible to coordinate the activities of the division.* Utilize equipment assigned to the department and assign work and duties to employees in the department as necessary to fulfill his responsibilities.* Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, outside services, equipment rental and whatever they deem necessary to secure the overall wellbeing of the department and people of the community.* Responsible to hire personal to fill positions authorized by the City Manager for the department.* Responsible for maintenance and proper operation of the public roadways, streets alleys, rights-of-way, refuse service and the city Cemetery as well as well as any inter-agency cooperation with FDOT, Polk County, Haines City and CSX, if required and authorized by the City Manager.* Responsible for keeping trained, efficient, and capable Service Workers to ensure a safe operation and maintenance for all the city facilities and infrastructure mentioned above.* Responsible to see all Streets Service Workers are properly trained.* Responsible for operation of the Streets division within the department budget as approved by the City Commission and as authorized by the City Manager and Public Director.* Responsible for preparing the annual budget and present it to the City Manager and Public Director.**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:*** Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the public.* Ability to assist in the budget process.* Knowledge of and ability to operate various types of equipment required in the installation and maintenance.* Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of the public roadways, streets, alley ways, the City’s stormwater system, refuse & recycling including yard waste and the City cemetery for the City of Davenport.* Knowledge of road/street construction & maintenance experience.* Ability to review and provide comments as part of the development review process, as required by the Public Service Director, in accordance with City Ordinance requirements.* Ability to make all inspections, if needed and as determined by the Public Services Director.* Excellent planning and time management.# Comments:This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.## Qualifications# Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:* High School Diploma or GED.* Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory capacity.**Special Requirement:**Must be willing to work overtime and on-call duty, as determined by the City Manager or the Department Director.**Other requirements:*** Must be 18 years of age or older.* Must possess a valid State of Florida drivers’ license.* Must possess an honorable military discharge if applicant has been service connected.* Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.* Must pass a physical examination and drug urinalysis test.* Must not have been convicted of a felony.# Licenses/Certifications:* Must have an FDOT MOT Training/Certification.* FDEP Stormwater Inspector Certification.* FDEP Stormwater Manager Certification.* Ornamental & Landscaping Spray Training/Certification.* Must possess other certifications required by the Federal, State, or local laws.