SUPERINTENDENT OF PAVEMENT REPAIRS

About the role

Under direction, the class oversees the construction and repair of city streets; and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises city-wide construction, maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters;
• Prioritizes and schedules construction and maintenance projects throughout the city;
• Coordinates pavement repair work with other city departments;
• Reviews crew assignments and makes changes in response to emergencies or to improve program effectiveness and efficiency;
• Oversees the assignment of work crews, vehicles, equipment and materials to construction and maintenance projects;
• Monitors pavement cutting and replacement activities performed by utilities to ensure adherence to departmental standards and specifications;
• Visits work sites to inspect construction and maintenance work and to ensure compliance with division standards and schedules;
• Reviews and approves daily activity and progress reports to remain abreast of the status of projects;
• Meets with aldermen and community groups to discuss the cost and feasibility of pavement repair requests;
• Assigns staff to investigate complaints of hazardous pavement conditions and approves necessary repairs;
• Initiates and assigns pavement surveys to identify present conditions and determine future project locations;
• Establishes and implements work standards and procedures;
• Prepares project cost estimates and expenditure summaries for use in the division’s annual budget;
• Oversees the acquisition of vehicles, equipment and materials for pavement repair and construction projects;
• Oversees the development and implementation of worker safety and training programs;
• Evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel and recommends disciplinary action when appropriate;
• Prepares activity reports summarizing pavement construction and maintenance activities.

Requirements

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in pavement construction, maintenance and repair, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

Physical Requirements: Ability to access asphalt and concrete construction sites.

Qualifications

Selection Requirements: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Benefits

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

Pay

Starting Salary: BX21, $110,556.00/year

Schedule

Location: Citywide, Days: Monday-Friday, Hours: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM