Streets Superintendent

Position Summary The Streets Superintendent leads the City's streets team and plans, directs, and supports the maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of City streets and related drainage infrastructure. Street maintenance is a major priority for Granite Shoals, and the position is accountable for the quality and timely completion of that work. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role with a direct effect on residents' daily lives, public safety, and confidence in City services. It offers a skilled leader the chance to build a strong team and deliver lasting improvements through a well-managed street maintenance program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Street maintenance and construction

• Plan, schedule, and supervise roadway maintenance, and select repair methods suited to pavement conditions and the scope of work.
• Oversee each stage of roadway work, including removal of failed pavement, excavation, subgrade preparation, base placement and compaction, grading, asphalt placement, rolling, and finished surface quality.
• Inspect streets regularly for pavement failures, potholes, drainage problems, and safety hazards. Use pavement condition data, field assessments, and City priorities to recommend and schedule repairs.
• Ensure proper surface preparation, material handling, compaction, and transitions to existing pavement. Inspect completed work and correct deficiencies so repairs last.
• Direct maintenance and improvement of roadside ditches, culverts, drainage crossings, and related infrastructure, and coordinate drainage work with street projects.
• Coordinate signage, sidewalks, rights-of-way, and work near utilities with City staff and contractors.

Team leadership and field operations

• Lead the streets and drainage team. Assign daily work, set clear expectations, and hold staff accountable for safety, productivity, workmanship, and conduct.
• Provide hands-on direction and training in roadway construction methods, equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices.
• Evaluate employee performance and develop staff skills.
• Organize crews, equipment, materials, and work sequences to complete projects efficiently, adjusting for weather, site conditions, emergencies, and material availability.
• Oversee safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of paving, milling, grading, compaction, excavation, and other street equipment.

Program and budget management

• Develop short-term maintenance schedules and long-term street improvement plans, and recommend priorities based on pavement condition, drainage needs, resources, and City direction.
• Prepare and manage the division budget. Estimate quantities, labor, equipment, and project costs; monitor spending; and procure materials and services through City procedures.
• Keep accurate records of work completed, materials, equipment hours, staff assignments, costs, inspections, and outstanding needs.
• Report progress and results to the City Manager and City Council as required.

Coordination and public service

• Coordinate projects with City leadership, utility staff, engineers, contractors, and partner agencies to resolve conflicts, maintain access, and keep work on schedule.
• Communicate with residents about planned work, disruptions, access limits, and repair concerns, and follow through on service requests.

Safety and emergency response

• Enforce safe work practices, traffic control, and equipment safety, and maintain safe work zones for employees, motorists, pedestrians, and nearby properties.
• Coordinate response to urgent street and drainage problems, including storm damage and hazardous roadway conditions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the City Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Pavement maintenance and construction methods, roadway materials, subgrade and base preparation, compaction, grading, and drainage principles.
• Heavy equipment capabilities, safe operating practices, and preventive maintenance.
• Work zone traffic control and safety requirements.

Skill in:

• Budgeting, cost estimating, and recordkeeping.
• Using Microsoft Office and mapping, pavement assessment, and work tracking tools.
• Communicating clearly with staff, City leadership, contractors, and residents.

Ability to:

• Identify causes of pavement failure, assess field conditions, and apply effective repair methods.
• Interpret plans and specifications and estimate material quantities.
• Lead and train a field crew, set realistic schedules, and resolve operational problems.
• Consistently deliver safe, quality work.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in street maintenance, roadway construction, or closely related public works operations, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Practical experience with milling, road base preparation, asphalt overlays, road reconstruction, pothole repair, and roadway drainage, with the ability to direct crews through each stage of work.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands Work is performed mainly outdoors at active roadway and drainage sites, with office time for planning, budgeting, reporting, and supervision. Field work involves heat, cold, rain, dust, noise, moving vehicles, heavy equipment, and other construction hazards, and requires consistent use of protective equipment and safe work practices. The position may need to work outside regular hours for emergencies, weather response, or time-sensitive street work. The work requires walking over uneven ground, standing for long periods, bending, lifting and handling materials, and taking part in physical field work. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This description summarizes the position's primary responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be revised to meet the City's needs. The City of Granite Shoals is an equal opportunity employer.