Street Maintenance Supervisor

Salary : $86,818.31 - $117,204.73 Annually
Location : Albany, OR
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
Job Number: 01000
Department: Public Works
Division: Operations/ES
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 1300

General Description
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 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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Essential Functions/Duties & Responsibilities
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.

• Supervises Street Maintenance Operations - Directs and coordinates the daily activities of assigned street maintenance personnel; schedules and assigns work, establishes work standards and priorities, develops work plans, monitors completion, and adjusts assignments in response to operational needs.
• Maintains the Street Network - Plans, coordinates, and monitors maintenance and repair activities for the City street network and Municipal Airport, including roadway and airfield surfaces, pavement repairs, and related right-of-way infrastructure, consistent with established maintenance standards and priorities.
• Coordinates Street Maintenance Programs - Oversees assigned activities involving pavement markings, signs and signals, street sweeping, mowing and vegetation control, right-of-way and facility cleaning, storm ditches and drainage facilities, Municipal Airport airfield and grounds maintenance, and other routine and preventive street maintenance programs.
• Plans and Monitors Preventive Maintenance - Coordinates preventive maintenance activities and monitors infrastructure conditions to identify maintenance needs, address deficiencies, and support effective use of available resources.
• Inspects Work and Infrastructure - Conducts and coordinates field inspections to evaluate work quality, monitor progress, identify maintenance and safety concerns, respond to operational problems, and ensure work is completed in accordance with established standards and specifications.
• Coordinates Work and Resources - Plans and coordinates the use of personnel, vehicles, heavy equipment, materials, and other resources to complete assigned work efficiently and effectively.
• Responds to Service Needs and Emergencies - Coordinates responses to public service requests, roadway hazards, severe weather, infrastructure failures, and other emergency or time-sensitive conditions affecting the City's transportation system.
• Ensures Safety and Regulatory Compliance - Monitors employee activities, work sites, and equipment operations to ensure safe work practices and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, City policies, safety requirements, and established procedures.
• Coordinates Projects and Outside Work - Provides operational coordination and technical input for street maintenance projects and related construction activities; coordinates with contractors, utilities, other City divisions, and outside agencies as necessary to support effective project and maintenance delivery.
• Monitors Resources and Operational Costs - Monitors the use of labor, equipment, materials, and other resources within assigned operations; maintains or reviews operational records and cost information; and provides input regarding equipment, materials, staffing, and other resource needs.
• Supports Street Program Planning - Provides technical and operational input regarding street maintenance priorities, work plans, equipment and material needs, maintenance strategies, and improvements to the City's street network.
• Communicates with the Public and Other Stakeholders - Responds to public inquiries and service concerns related to street maintenance and communicates with property owners, contractors, employees, other City departments, and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Maintains Operational Records and Reports - Prepares, reviews, and maintains work orders, inspection records, maintenance documentation, timekeeping, equipment records, reports, and other information necessary to manage assigned operations.

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.

Supervision/Lead Work Exercised
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
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

• Experience coordinating emergency, severe-weather, or other time-sensitive public works operations.
• Experience using computerized work management, asset management, GIS, or related systems to schedule work, document maintenance activities, track resources, and retrieve operational information.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsement and a driving record that meets City standards within one year of job placement.

Preferred, or expected to be obtained through Cit