ITEM 3_Street Operations Coordr,
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MINNESOTA
Position Description
Position:
Street Operations Coordinator
Reports to:
Street Department Manager (or Superintendent)
Supervises:
No direct reports. Assists in assigning work to all Street Department
Employees
FLSA Status:
Non -Exempt
Pay Grade:
Under Review - Pay Grade 10
Date Approved:
March 30, 2015
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs all functions of a Street Maintenance II employee
including street, storm water, and equipment maintenance and repair, snow removal, and
building or fleet maintenance; assists Street Department Manager in planning and directing
the department's operations and staff. This is a working coordinator position with the
majority of time spent in the field.
Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of the Street Department Manager.
Supervision Exercised: None.
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Maintain Streets:
a. Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Street Replacement Policy in
maintenance of City streets
b. Perform all aspects of street maintenance and function as part of street
maintenance team
2. Snow Removal Operations:
a. Monitor weather conditions and dispatch snow plow operators
b. Assist with coordination among Parks and Utility Departments to ensure
their staff are trained and available to assist
c. Drive plow vehicles and equipment as part of City snow removal route
assignments
3. City Storm Sewer and Pond System Maintenance:
a. Assist in inspection and maintenance of storm sewer and pond system
b. Perform storm sewer and pond system maintenance and function as part of
maintenance team
4. City Fleet Maintenance:
a. Assist in oversight of mechanic(s) and operations of fleet maintenance
b. Perform fleet maintenance and repair duties
S. Assist in Managing Projects:
a. Assist Street Department Manager in coordinating all aspects of projects
once approved by City Council
b. Serve as liaison with vendors and ensure supplies are on site for projects as
requested by the Street Department Manager
6. Policies and Procedures:
a. Recommend departmental operations improvements and changes to
supervisor to improve efficiency and work flow
b. Monitor operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations,
rules and ordinances
7. Other Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Keep Street Department Manager informed of Department activities and
relevant matters
b. Attend City Council and other board and commission meetings as requested
c. Address citizen questions and concerns
8. Provide Work Direction:
a. Assist Street Department Manager in direction of work crew including
scheduling work flow and project
b. Ensure staff follows safety procedures
9. General
a. Follow all safety policies and procedures
b. Follow all City policies and procedures
c. Treat fellow employees with respect
d. Promote a positive and motivating environment
e. Provide exceptional customer service to residents, developers, elected and
appointed officials
f. Make decisions that are always in the best interest of the City, its residents
and businesses
g. Perform other duties and projects as assigned
h. Confer with supervisor, peers, and employees to discuss issues and resolve
issues
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in all aspects of street maintenance and
street construction, snow plowing operations, storm water and pond maintenance
and construction, and fleet maintenance.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in scheduling, managing, and
overseeing projects including safety practices, working with contractors and
engineers, resolving work site and contract conflicts, and applicable State and
Federal laws.
• Considerable skill in the operation of heavy and light equipment and department
tools
• Working ability to occasionally perform heavy manual labor, sometimes under
adverse weather conditions and during abnormal hours.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, effectively, and precisely both
verbally and in writing
• Applied knowledge of standard office and Street Department related computer
applications
• Ability to resolve and diffuse conflicts
• Ability to understand, manage, and communicate complex ideas, projects, and
situations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to coordinate work with
other departments and to lead multi -departmental or multi -jurisdictional projects.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize the department's work.
• Strong sense of honesty, integrity, and credibility
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Five years of experience in maintenance of public infrastructure or comparable
construction experience
2. Three years of supervisory experience
3. Project management experience
4. A valid Class A commercial driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience working for a growing city or county
2. Management experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to walk, kneel, crouch, grasp, push, pull, twist, drive, sit for extended time
periods; regularly use fine motors skills, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50
pounds.
Note: This job description does not constitute a contract or employment agreement.