General Services Superintendent

Job Summary

Position:

General Services Superintendent (Full-Time; Exempt)

Department:

Public Works - OPWA Administration

Job Summary:

The General Superintendent position performs a variety of routine and semi-complex administrative, supervisory and technical tasks in the construction and maintenance of city street and drainage infrastructure; vegetation control, refuse collection/recycling, and cemetery operations. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Public Works Director, and has supervisory responsibilities for 35 employees.

This position is designated as Non-DOT Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Salary:

$70,853 - $88,566 per year, depending upon qualifications and experience

Benefits:

Regular full-time employees are eligible for excellent benefits, including:

• Affordable health Insurance
• Pension and supplemental retirement plans
• Wellness Initiatives, including $0 copay behavioral health services
• SmartDollar financial wellness tool
• On-site fitness center

For a detailed summary of benefits go to: OwassoBenefits.com.

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm, Friday 7:30am-11:30am
• Work nights and weekends as needed or directed by supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Supervise the maintenance and time, material and equipment use records; requisition supplies and materials
• Plan, assess, organize and direct a program of street maintenance and repair activities including:

o Crack sealing

o Street sweeping

o Snow and ice removal

o Pavement repair and patching

o Sidewalk maintenance and repair

o Drainage maintenance

o Sign inventory, replacement, and maintenance

o Vegetation control

o Cemetery operations

o Small construction projects

• Oversee and/or participate in interviewing, hiring and training process of new hires
• Recommend the purchase of equipment and assist in the development of specifications
• Receive, investigate and resolve citizen complaints concerning street and drainage conditions and related systems
• Provide professional, punctual and courteous service at all times to citizens of the City of Owasso, as well as to contractors in daily interactions
• Develop and implement the goals, objectives and priorities for the division
• Maintain written logs and records related to employees, work assignments and inspection activities
• Coordinate and oversee the preventive maintenance, cleaning and repair of division vehicles and equipment
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of the annual division budget
• Coordinate activities with other city departments, divisions, and outside agencies
• Develop and perform subordinate employee performance evaluations
• Accurately estimate, time, material, personnel and equipment needs for assigned projects
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained by enforcing safety policy, increasing safety awareness and ensuring that proper safety equipment is utilized
• Maintain a continuous training program for employee advancement and skill enhancement
• Coordinate, schedule and participate in "On-Call" responsibility for emergency call-out situations
• Monitor current and projected labor, material and equipment needs and expenditures; recommend appropriate actions
• Identify and implement cost-effective, continuous improvement practices
• Plan, organize, schedule and review the work of subordinates and division personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned in a positive manner which supports the vision and strategic objectives of the division/department and the entire organization of the City of Owasso

Minimum Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Oklahoma Drivers' License
• Class "A" CDL or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment to the position
• Proficiency in use of computers and various computer software including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, among others
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience including street and drainage systems maintenance and repair

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of organization and administration, budget and personnel management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials, methods, practices and equipment used in street maintenance and repair activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of city geography, including street layout and location.
• Experience and skill to determine material types and estimate quantities for concrete and asphalt installation and repair projects.
• Experience and skill to operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Experience and skill to design and construct concrete forms. Ability to finish concrete for sidewalk, curb and gutter and drainage headwall installations.
• Experience and skill to interpret and work from sketches, layouts and blueprints.
• Experience and skill to prepare plans and reports for major projects.
• Experience and skill to determine and interpret grade elevations using a construction level.
• Ability to work occasional overtime.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with and supervise others.
• Ability to motivate and train others.
• Ability to interface with the public.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Requires a high degree of independent judgment.
• Knowledge of computers and software, including MS Word and Excel, and data base software packages
• Ability to keep immediate supervisor and higher authority informed on project progress and suggest recommendations on problems as they arise
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with contractors, developers and citizens
• Ability to assure that inspection reports are filed daily and include pertinent information concerning progress, product quality, standards compliance, problems encountered and problems solved
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work, within the context of the City's Vision and the "Character-based Culture" of the City of Owasso

Working Environment and Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Primary Job Location: Work performed is performed both indoors in an office setting, and outdoors, in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, hot and cold, and wet and/or humid conditions. The work environment may include exposure to drafts, noise, dust, and grease.
• Tasks require the following physical abilities

o Ability to operate a variety of equipment, machinery and/or tools as required in performing essential functions of job

o Ability to lift, move or carry objects or materials

o Regularly see well enough to operate equipment, read directions and specifications (frequently with small print), inspect work performed and to view a computer screen

o Hear well enough to converse on the telephone in assisting the public during emergency and non-emergency situations

o Use hands and fingers for operating required equipment, for answering the telephone, using computer keyboard, and writing

o Must be able to lift/push/pull 75 lb.

• Maintain mental capacity which permits:

o Making decisions and using good judgment within the context of specific job responsibility

o Prioritizing work activities

• Environmental Exposure which includes:

o Regular exposure to changing temperatures, inclement weather, and other routine outdoor elements

o Minimal exposure to fumes and/or noxious gas

Application Deadline:

• Position Open Until Filled
• Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required
• Applications accepted at Owassohires.com.

Exempt : Yes

Type : FT Employee

Department : 300 - Streets

Location : 30