DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Under administrative direction of the City Manager, is responsible for the administration and supervision of the City Streets and Sanitation Departments DUTIES: Essential Duties Are: Confers with the City Manager on policies, programs, and work schedules; coordinates department activities with those of other departments and public agencies; directs all operations and activities of the departments; schedules and assigns work to subordinate personnel, completes annual employee evaluations; reviews and assists in developing engineering and equipment plans, specifications, and contract documents; determines departmental operating procedures; assists in establishing long-term capital improvement plans; prepares recommendations relative to all street and refuse collections; serves as technical advisor to other departments; advises on the acceptance of bids received on equipment and public works projects to the City Manager; preparation and recommending of annual budget; controls budget expenditures within the department; maintains official maps, records, files, and monthly reports related to Street repairs and improvements, mowing and trimming of City ROW, as well as refuse collection, fleet management, and capital improvements. Oversees City Mechanic and Public Works Secretary. Recommends the hiring of and trains subordinate personnel; occasionally participates in field work. Other Duties Include: Performance of other duties as assigned by the City Manager. QUALIFICATIONS: Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of street repairs and improvements, storms drains and flood plains, refuse collections, route planning, and billing. Working knowledge of fleet management; to include assignment of equipment for tasks, repairs, replacement. Ability to direct technical and other personnel in a manner conducive to full performance; it is necessary to lift up to 75 pounds; ability to sit, stand, climb, twist, bend, reach, pull, pick and perform other similar body movements; hand/eye coordination sufficient for operating a keyboard, and driving a vehicle and equipment; eye/foot coordination for driving a vehicle; ability to hear and speak in person and by telephone; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other officials, employees, department heads and the public. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Any combination of experience, training, and education relevant to street repairs and maintenance, refuse collection, fleet maintenance, and supervising staff. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a Class A CDL.

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