HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-08-Resolutions 11-148_Job Description - Street SuperintendentTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 11-148
APPROVING THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF
STREET SUPERINTENDENT
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State ofIowa,is a duly organized Municipal
Organization;AND,
WHEREAS,due to the recent retirement ofthe current Street Supervisor in July 2011,City staff
has reviewed the job description for that position and recommend making certain revisions;
AND,
WHEREAS,the Waukee City Council has reviewed the revised job description for the position
of Street Supervisor and finds it appropriate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa on
this 8th day of August,2011,that it hereby approves the revised job description for the position
of Street Supervisor,attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Attest:
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ROLL CALL VOTE
Shane Blanchard
Dan Dutcher
Casey L.Harvey
Darlene Stanton
Mike Watts
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Job Title:Street Superintendent EXHIBIT A
CITY OF WAUKEE
JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
Job Title:
Department:
Union Status:
Pay Grade:
Street Superintendent
Public Works
Collective Bargaining Position
Superintendent
Reports to:Director of Public Works
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Date:July 2011
JOB PURPOSE
Under general direction from the Director of Public Works,provides required
emergency,cyclic or seasonal municipal services relating to the maintenance and repair
of streets,street lights,traffic signals curbs,sidewalks,and right of way;supervises and
coordinates daily activities by determining manpower,equipment and material needs for
specific jobs,providing instruction and guidance and inspecting final product.Position is
that of a "hands-on'working supervisor which may involve when necessary,all duties of
the crew,including demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of public works functions and
operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this job.These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all inclusive.Other duties may be required and assigned.To perform this job
successfully,an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Maintains city roads and streets.Seals cracks and makes repairs using concrete
and/or asphalt.Maintains gravel roads and shoulders by grading,adding rock,
conducting edge rut spreading.
Repairs and replaces curb,gutter,sidewalk and sidewalk including the building
and setting of forms,pouring of concrete and finishing;repair of potholes,
manholes,storm sewers,catch basins.
Installs and maintains road signs in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices.Maintains records of all signs installed and/or repaired.
Removes snow as well as sanding/salting of streets and sidewalks using
graders,dump trucks,end-loaders,snow blowers and related equipment.
Drives trucks equipped with dump body,tanks and peripheral equipment to
transport loose materials such as sand,gravel,crushed rocks and related
materials to job.
Job Title:Street Superintendent
JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES cont.
Spreads and levels earth,sand and gravel using public works vehicles,hand and
power tools;lifts,caries and holds materials,cleans tools,equipment,materials
and work areas.
Operates,services and maintains motor grader,end-loader,backhoe,terragator,
tractors,mowers,street sweeper ad related public works equipment;assists in
the repair and maintenance of public works and other municipal vehicles and
related equipment;checks gas,oil and fluids;washes vehicles.
Maintains city street lighting and traffic signals.Changes street light and traffic
signal bulbs,repairs wire damage with fault locating equipment.
Raises and lowers storm sewer covers,inspects and repairs and installs storm
sewer inlets,culverts and ditches.Mows and sprays road shoulders,ditches and
rights of way to control weeds &vegetation.
Suggests ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in
responsibility.Inspects and repairs streetlights in Southfork.
emergency and on-call situation in a timely fashion.
the areas of
Responds to
Subject to on-call duties.
The employee in this position is required to reside within a 30 minute radius of
the City limits due to the need to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner
to protect the health,safety and welfare of the citizens of Waukee,as well as
because of the City's interest in employees having a stake in their community,
enhancing the tax base,improving community attitudes and cooperation,
increasing loyalty to the community and reducing absenteeism.
Works with other departments and performs other related duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises full time and part time employees in the Street Department.Carries
out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and
applicable laws.Responsibilities include training employees;planning,assigning,and
directing work;addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Job Title:Street Superintendent
JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill and/or ability
required.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED);and 2 to 4 years
experience and/or training;or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Certificates,Licenses,Registrations
Possess a valid Class B Iowa Commercial Drivers License (CDL)with air brake
endorsements or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Language Ability
Ability to read,analyze,and interpret construction plans,professional journals,
technical procedures,or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports,
business correspondence,and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present
information and respond to questions from groups of managers,clients,
customers,and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add,subtract,multiply,and divide in all units of measure,using whole
numbers,common fractions,and decimals.Ability to compute rate,ratio,and
percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Cognitive Demands
Working knowledge of applicable codes,ordinances and laws.Ability to apply
common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written,oral,or
diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables
in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully,an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge,skill,and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job,the employee is regularly required to
stand;walk;sit;use hands to finger,handle,of feel;reach with hands and arms;
and talk 0 hear.The employee frequently is required to climb or balance;stoop,
kneel,crouch,or crawl;and taste or smell.The employee must regularly lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75
pounds.Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision,distance
vision,color vision,peripheral vision,depth perception,and ability to adjust
focus.
Job Title:Street Superintendent
JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
Ability to assist in all area of Public Works such as snow removal,building and
grounds maintenance,repair and clean-up on an on-call or as-needed basis.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description and
Specifications.I have been given the opportunity to make any additions andlor
corrections to this job description I felt necessary.I further understand that this Job
Description and Specifications is not intended and should not be construed as an
exhaustive list of all the responsibilities,skills,efforts,or working conditions associated
with this job.Also,while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current
job,the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to
require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer.I
understand that I may be required to work overtime,different shifts or hours,outside the
normally defined workday or work week.I also understand that this job description does
not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee.I
have the right to terminate any employment at any time and for any reason and the
employer has a similar right.
Employee's Signature Department Head
Date Date
The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act,the City will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities,and encourages prospective
employees and job incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.