Supervisor Street Maintenance

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Street Maintenance Supervisor(Job Id 1274)

Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Public Works Employment Type:

Employee

Post Date: 06/27/2025 Salary: Negotiable USD

Description

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Street Maintenance Supervisor

position available in the Public Works Department.

SUMMARY:

Directly supervises skilled and semi-skilled staff responsible for

general maintenance and repair in one of the following areas: municipal

streets,

traffic control system or stormwater system. Develops work plans and

schedules, allocates resources, ensures quality assurance of work

completed, and coordinates with other agencies as required. Responds to

citizens and other public entities inquiries, complaints and requests.

Coordinates maintenance activities with contractors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises skilled and semi-skilled staff. Participates in the

hiring process: plans, prioritizes, and schedules work assignments;

conducts

employee performance appraisals and makes salary recommendations;

provides development opportunities and performance improvement

needs; and handles disciplinary actions.

Informs, advises and enforces general city and department policies

pertinent to employees of this division. Monitors employee compliance

with

regulations, procedures and policies related to safe, reliable and

efficient performance of tasks. Frequently and routinely checks

conditions of

facilities, field work sites, tools, equipment and vehicles and takes

appropriate corrective action regarding deficiencies and hazards.

Participates in planning the long and short-range projects and

activities for the division. Collaborates with staff in Engineering,

Traffic Engineering

and Engineering Services (Planning) in planning the project schedule for

assigned functional area for the upcoming year. Determines resources

needed (labor, equipment, services and materials). Develops ageneral

work plan for staff. Coordinates with and assists other PW divisions and

departments (Parks, Police, Planning, Fire) as needed on special

projects or tasks.

Conducts periodic inspections of routine work in progress or recently

completed work to ensure that the standards are being met. Regularly

reviews and analyzes records of completed and pending workload; adjusts

accordingly to meet priorities, deadlines and other commitments.

Coordinates with colleagues to obtain or provide assistance as needed.

Determines factors that may have adverse effects on production and

implements measures to mitigate.

Reads and interprets prints, maps, drawings and diagrams; determines

material, labor, and equipment requirements for various special

projects.

Conducts site inspections. Provides technical guidance and determines

course of action should problems arise during projects.

Assists with specifications and contract design of maintenance

activities, maintenance projects, or equipment maintenance activities

and

equipment purchase. Coordinates activities with contractor. Oversees and

inspects contractor projects and activities to ensure work is on

schedule

and according to specifications.

Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding maintenance activities or

services performed. Determines how matters will be handled. Deals

directly with citizens on non-routine issues not easily resolved by

subordinates.

Assists in the planning and implementation of the snow removal process.

In charge of a shift or district during snow events: responds to citizen

complaints; checks progress of snow and ice control measures; and

assists operators in the field with problems. Plows snow or loads trucks

as

backup when needed.

During emergency operations, takes charge of the incident as initial

responding supervi sor as appropriate. Otherwise, will be in charge of

assigned

quadrant of the city during major events or incidents and direct teams

of PW employees as instructed by the Superintendent or Director.

Serves on various standing and ad hoc committees or task forces both

within city organization or external groups, agencies or associations

(APWA,

ASCE, IMSA, ITE, etc.) related to the position.

Directly responsible for the accountability of assigned vehicles,

equipment, tools, materials and designated facilities. Ensures upkeep,

proper use,

and follows established procedures and policies for safety and

environmental compliance. Investigates and reports on accidents,

injuries and other

incidents that involve employees or city property.

Acts as Superintendent in his/her absence.

The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all

assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially

during

regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordin