Street and Drainage Maintenance Supervisor-District Maintenance

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years experience in maintenance and/or construction, including three (3) years experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment and two (2) years experience in lead/supervisory capacity.

Licenses or Certifications::

• Licensed for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within120 days of employment.
• Good driving record required.
• To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Physical Requirements:

• Talking, use of vision and hearing, frequent standing, sitting, walking, driving, good vision and dexterity and mobility, able to lift and carry 90 pounds, available to work long hours and occasionally perform manual labor.

Notes to Applicants
About Us!
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Position Description:
The Street & Drainage Operations Supervisor works in the Transportation & Public Works Department, District Maintenance Division. The primary role of this position is to supervise daily operations for work-groups in the Street & Bridge Operations Division. This includes overseeing both proactive and reactive right-of-way ( ROW ) work, managing operations to address urgent issues like damaged infrastructure and debris, while also coordinating scheduled maintenance and improvement projects to ensure the ROW remains safe, functional, and compliant with regulations.

A key responsibility is leading emergency response efforts during critical incidents, ensuring rapid action to mitigate public safety hazards. The Street and Drainage Supervisor plans, prioritizes, and schedules work, efficiently allocating resources to balance immediate needs with long-term objectives. The role requires collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and high-quality service. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for achieving successful operations and supporting the mission of “maintaining infrastructure to keep Austin moving.”

Essential Employee:
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Application Details:
A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

Skills Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment. If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Public Works Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin Public Works Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

Education Verification:
If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

Driving:
This position requires a Texas Operator Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Criminal Background Check ( CBI ):
This position will require a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).

Pay Range
$29.23 - $36.54

Hours
Monday through Friday
6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hours may change based on business need, especially in inclement weather or emergency situations.
Job Close Date 03/17/2025 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6301 Harold Ct. Austin, TX 78721 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with asphalt repairs including both temporary and permanent construction
• Experience with road and/or bridge construction
• Experience providing supervision and/or leadership to field crews responsible for construction maintenance
• Experience working with Maximo or other work order management software
• Experience managing and responding to natural disasters (ie. severe weather, damaged/blocked roadways, FEMA emergencies, etc.)

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Assigns and coordinates work crews in performing planned construction and maintenance work on pipelines, storm drain concrete and detection and water quality ponds to produce a finished product to required standards. Ensures traffic control is set up in construction zones. Ensures drainage right of way as generated by customer services requests ( CSE ). Monitors daily work sheets, vehicle inspection sheets and vehicle accidents. Ensures work and safety standards are being maintained and schedules are being met. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints. Ensures vehicles and equipment are maintained as necessary. Writes routine correspondence and communicate as needed with employees, other divisions and departments.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
• May fill in for absent crew leaders and assist crews in performing their work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD ) provisions.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in the construction and maintenance of water drainage operations.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to operate all types of light and heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance.
• Ability to use a surveyor’s level to set and maintain elevation grades on project sites.
• Ability to calculate math areas and volumes and prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years experience in maintenance and/or construction, including three (3) years experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment and two (2) years experience in lead/supervisory capacity. Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes
• No

* Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications for the Street & Drainage Supervisor.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL). Do you have a valid CDL or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a CDL by 120 days of your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with the Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* This position requires frequent standing sitting, walking, driving, good vision and hearing, manual dexterity and mobility, available to work long hours, able to lift and carry 90lbs, and occasionally perform manual labor. Do you meet these physical requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience with asphalt repairs including both temporary and permanent construction?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with road and/or bridge construction.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience providing supervision and/or leadership to field crews responsible for construction maintenance?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience working with Maximo or other work order management software?

• Yes
• No

* Experience managing and responding to natural disasters (ie. severe weather, damaged/blocked roadways, FEMA emergencies, etc.)

• Yes
• No

* How did you hear about this opportunity? (The information requested is optional and is not considered as part of the application for employment.)

• Employee Referral
• Online Advertising / Media
• Billboard
• COA website
• Other

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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