Senior Field Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation

DIVISION: Streets

SALARY: $58,625/YR $ /HR

CLOSING DATE: DEC 29,2025

Job Summary/Scope

Supervises and schedules the daily work schedule of employees and equipment in the maintenance of streets, alleys, ditches and storm sewers. Direct and indirect supervision. Assists in preparing and monitoring the division department budget.

Supervisory Responsibility

Integral to the position of Senior Field Supervisor is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises the daily operations at the Street Department.

Maintains daily crew and equipment schedules.

Oversees the work program and the various lists and procedures associated with it.

Maintains and updates the Snow Removal and Ice Control Program

Conducts inspections of work in progress and makes follow-up inspections on completed work.

Answers citizen complaints concerning streets, alleys and drainage problems and determines appropriate course of action.

Creates training materials for snow removal and ice control, as well as the various maintenance and preventive maintenance programs at the street department and coordinates outside training through Human Resources.

Must be on call and carry a Mobile pager and respond to Emergency situations as required.

Oversees the ordering of bulk materials used by the street department and tracks deliveries.

Maintains records for streets and sewers during emergency operations for FEMA.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned.

Required Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge of concrete, asphalt and brick construction, maintenance, and preventive maintenance procedures.

Knowledge of drafting and computer operations.

Ability to understand and interpret site plans and construction drawings

Ability to operate equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets, alleys, shoulders, and ditches.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

Three to five years of prior experience required.

Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.

Must be available to be on-call for emergencies and/or during shift schedules.

Skills in Microsoft Office required and knowledge of asset management software required.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

Uses a variety of office equipment including telephone, personal computer, fax, and other related equipment. Drives light truck on daily basis. Occasionally operates heavy equipment. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a variety of settings from an office environment to an outdoor setting with extreme weather conditions. Frequently stands, walks, bends, stoops and reaches. Sit for long periods at a computer terminal. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 40 pounds and in excess of 40 pounds with assistance. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree in a related field preferred, or three to five years prior experience or any combination of formal education and work experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,

which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.