Street Maintenance Supervisor

Make a lasting impact on Albany’s infrastructure as our next Street Maintenance Supervisor. Albany is a community of about 58,000 at the confluence of the Willamette and Calapooia rivers — 80 miles south of Portland and minutes from Corvallis. Our Public Works team maintains the streets and transportation infrastructure residents rely on every day, including the City’s street network and Historic Municipal Airport. We’re looking for a proactive, service-oriented leader who can guide a skilled maintenance team, coordinate daily operations, and help keep Albany’s infrastructure safe, functional, and in good condition as part of our One-City Team.

What you'll oversee: Daily street maintenance — Coordinate and prioritize maintenance, repairs, and preventive work across City streets, rights-of-way, and airport facilities. Team leadership — Supervise, train, and support employees while setting clear expectations and promoting a safe, productive work environment. Pavement and infrastructure preservation — Oversee activities such as pavement repair, crack sealing, pavement markings, signage, street sweeping, drainage maintenance, and vegetation control. Crews, equipment, and materials — Coordinate staffing, equipment, vehicles, and supplies to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently. Safety and emergency operations — Help keep employees and the public safe while responding to roadway hazards, severe weather, and unexpected maintenance needs. Planning and coordination — Monitor infrastructure conditions, review completed work, coordinate with contractors and other City teams, and identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices. Community service — Address public concerns, maintain accurate work records, and support responsive, dependable service to Albany residents.

We’re looking for someone who: Enjoys leading a team and helping employees build their skills and succeed. Brings experience in street maintenance, public works, construction, transportation, or a related operational field. Understands roadway maintenance practices and the importance of preventive maintenance and infrastructure preservation. Can balance competing priorities and make sound decisions about people, equipment, and resources. Makes safety a priority and responds calmly to changing conditions and urgent situations. Communicates effectively and builds positive working relationships with employees, contractors, other departments, and the public. Takes initiative, looks for practical improvements, and is committed to maintaining the infrastructure our community depends on.

You are required to include both a resume and a cover letter.  Applications that do not include both a resume and cover letter will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

First review of applications is November 13, 2026. Recruitment may close at any time.

Benefits include:

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket cost. Employee-paid premium is approximately $59 per month for employee-only coverage up to a maximum of $170 per month for family coverage.  
• City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Currently, the annual contribution is $2,000 for employee-only and $4,000 for employee plus dependent(s).
• Paid time off including:
  • 17 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases based on years of service
  • 8 hours of sick leave per month
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • No waiting period to use vacation and/or sick leave accruals.
• Excellent retirement benefits including: 
  • City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and City pays 6% IAP contribution) 
  • City-paid 2.5% contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan 
• In addition, other benefits such as job-related college tuition and book reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.

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Position Summary

Plans, coordinates, and supervises the daily operations of the City's street maintenance program. Directs assigned personnel and resources in the maintenance, repair, and preservation of the City street network, Municipal Airport, and related transportation infrastructure. Establishes work priorities, assigns and monitors work, coordinates preventive and routine maintenance activities, ensures safe and effective work practices, and provides technical and operational guidance to employees. Responds to service needs, emergencies, and changing operational conditions and coordinates the effective use of personnel, equipment, materials, and other resources to provide reliable and responsive street maintenance services.

The following duties represent the primary responsibilities of the position and are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or assignments that may be required. Employees may be assigned additional duties that are similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the classification.

 Organizational Responsibilities

Employees are expected to contribute to the effective operation of the City by providing high-quality service; supporting a culture of collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement; and demonstrating leadership from any seat through taking ownership of one’s work, demonstrating initiative, identifying opportunities for improvement, contributing solutions, supporting colleagues, and acting in alignment with the City’s Mission, Vision, Values, and organizational priorities regardless of position or title.

Employees are responsible for complying with applicable laws, regulations, City policies, procedures, and ethical standards; appropriately protecting confidential, private, and sensitive information while supporting the City’s commitment to transparency and public accountability; exercising sound judgment; using City resources, equipment, technology, and information responsibly, safely, and efficiently; maintaining regular and reliable attendance and arriving prepared and on time for work, meetings, training, and other work-related functions; demonstrating professional conduct and appearance consistent with City expectations and the requirements of the position; operating vehicles, when applicable to the position, safely and responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures; following reasonable direction and completing assigned work in accordance with established expectations and deadlines; adapting to changing priorities; supporting organizational initiatives; and contributing to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Reports to:  Assistant Public Works Director/Operations Manager

Review of Work/ Supervision Received:  

Works under the general direction of the assigned supervisor. Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies, procedures, regulations, labor agreements, and departmental objectives. The supervisor establishes overall priorities and objectives and reviews work through results, reports, operational performance, and periodic consultation. The position is expected to exercise independent judgment in planning and directing day-to-day operations and resolving routine and non-routine operational issues.

Supervision Exercised:  This is a supervisory position. The incumbent is responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of assigned employees; establishing work priorities, performance expectations, and work standards; providing coaching, mentoring, training, and technical guidance; monitoring work quality and productivity; conducting performance evaluations; responding to employee concerns and formal grievances; and making or effectively recommending hiring, promotion, transfer, disciplinary, and termination decisions in accordance with City policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

The qualifications described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Equivalent combinations of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, and certifications that provide the required competencies may be considered, unless otherwise required by law.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in street maintenance, public works, construction, transportation operations, or a closely related field, including at least two (2) years of experience providing lead or supervisory responsibilities.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred, or expected to be obtained through City-provided professional development:

• APWA Certified Public Works Professional – Supervision (CPWP-S)
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor / Flagger
• Oregon pesticide applicator license (ROW vegetation control)
• Erosion & sediment control certification
• OSHA 10/30-hour (Construction), incl. trenching Competent Person
• NIMS/ICS (100, 200, 700)
• Pavement preservation / crack-sealing training (Oregon LTAP, equipment or material manufacturers, or other comparable training providers)

Additional Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles, practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in municipal street and right-of-way maintenance.
• Roadway maintenance and repair practices, including pavement repair, drainage, pavement markings, signs and signals, street sweeping, and preventive maintenance.
• Principles and practices of public works operations, including work planning, scheduling, crew coordination, resource allocation, and service delivery.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, performance management, coaching, training, and employee development.
• Safe work practices and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and City policies governing public works operations.
• Emergency and severe-weather response practices applicable to street and public works operations.
• Heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, materials, and specialized equipment used in street maintenance operations.
• Basic principles of budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, cost tracking, and operational recordkeeping.
• Principles and practices of public-sector service delivery and local government operations.
• Labor relations principles, applicable labor agreements, and personnel policies and procedures related to the supervision of employees.
• Computerized work management, asset management, geographic information systems (GIS), and other technology used to plan, document, monitor, and manage public works operations.

Skill in

• Planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring street maintenance work.
• Supervising, coaching, training, and evaluating employees in a public works or field operations environment.
• Inspecting work sites, evaluating work quality, and identifying maintenance, operational, and safety concerns.
• Operating or directing the safe and effective use of vehicles, heavy equipment, tools, and specialized equipment used in street maintenance.
• Coordinating personnel, equipment, materials, contractors, and other resources to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
• Responding to emergencies, severe weather, roadway hazards, infrastructure failures, and other time-sensitive operational conditions.
• Identifying operational problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing practical solutions.
• Applying labor agreements, personnel policies, safety requirements, regulations, and established standards to day-to-day operations.
• Using computerized work management, asset management, GIS, timekeeping, and related systems to schedule work, document maintenance activities, track resources, and retrieve operational information.
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, maps, work orders, technical information, and applicable regulations.
• Maintaining accurate operational, personnel, equipment, and maintenance records.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other City departments, contractors, vendors, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to

• Plan, organize, assign, and supervise the work of assigned employees to accomplish established goals and service priorities.
• Apply sound supervisory practices in a municipal or other public-sector work environment.
• Exercise sound judgment and make effective operational decisions under changing, emergency, and time-sensitive conditions.
• Coordinate multiple work activities, crews, equipment, and competing priorities.
• Apply knowledge of roadway maintenance, pavement repair, drainage, pavement markings, signs and signals, street sweeping, and related transportation infrastructure to operational decisions.
• Effectively oversee work involving heavy equipment and specialized street maintenance equipment.
• Interpret and apply City policies, labor agreements, laws, regulations, safety requirements, and established standards.
• Work effectively within a collective bargaining environment and address employee and workplace matters consistent with applicable labor agreements and City policies.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide constructive feedback, address performance and conduct concerns, and participate appropriately in personnel decisions.
• Promote a safe, productive, respectful, and service-oriented work environment.
• Use technology and operational data to plan work, monitor resources, document activities, and support informed decision-making.
• Adapt to changing operational conditions, priorities, technology, and service needs.
• Communicate technical and operational information clearly to employees, management, other City staff, contractors, and members of the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other City departments, contractors, vendors, agencies, and the public.
• Work effectively in outdoor environments and under varying weather and operational conditions.

Working Conditions

The work environment, physical demands, and equipment and technology described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office, field, roadway, and maintenance facility environments. The position regularly works outdoors and may be exposed to traffic, moving vehicles and equipment, construction and maintenance activities, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, uneven or slippery surfaces, inclement weather, and other conditions associated with street maintenance operations. Field work may occur in active roadways and other areas where traffic control and personal protective equipment are required.

The position may be required to work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or during emergency, severe-weather, or other time-sensitive events. The position may be required to respond to operational issues or emergencies on an on-call or call-back basis, as assigned.

When approved and consistent with City policy, occasional remote work may be performed. Employees approved for remote work are responsible for maintaining a work environment that is safe, secure, ergonomically appropriate, and conducive to productive work. The remote work environment must comply with applicable City policies, including information security, confidentiality, and workplace safety requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position requires the ability to move between office, vehicle, and field environments and to regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb, and navigate uneven terrain and active work areas. The position must be able to safely inspect work sites, observe maintenance activities, communicate with employees in field environments, and access vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure.

The position may occasionally be required to lift, carry, push, or pull materials, tools, or equipment and may perform limited physical work in support of operational needs. The ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and travel between work sites is required.

Equipment & Technology

Regularly uses a computer, telephone, mobile device, radio, and other standard office equipment. Uses computerized work management, asset management, GIS, timekeeping, electronic inspection, and other software and systems used to plan, schedule, document, and monitor street maintenance operations.

May operate or inspect the operation of vehicles, heavy equipment, tools, and specialized equipment used in street maintenance. Uses traffic control equipment, personal protective equipment, measuring and inspection equipment, and other field equipment appropriate to assigned duties.

Employees are expected to effectively utilize equipment, software, and technology applicable to their assigned duties, including emerging technologies approved by the City, in accordance with applicable laws, City policies, procedures, information security standards, and confidentiality requirements.