Street Superintendent

City Of Big Rapids
City Of Big Rapids

Posted on Sep 1, 2026

Street Superintendent

City of Big Rapids
Contact Person: Treasurer - Michelle Ferguson
Telephone: 231-592-4004
Email: mferguson@cityofbr.org

Supervised By: Public Works Director
Supervises: Employees of the Street Division

Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Public Works Director, manages and directs the construction and repair of City streets and infrastructure, asset management, water distribution, wastewater collection, facilities maintenance. Plans and coordinates work schedules, prioritizes projects, and communicates effectively with employees, contractors, and the general public.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. (These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

  1. Plans, coordinates and supervises the work required to efficiently construct, maintain and repair City streets and water distribution and sewer collection lines. Inspects construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications. Inspects streets, water and sewer lines, storm sewers, alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters to determine required maintenance. Ensures proper safety precautions are observed at work sites.
  2. Instructs, trains, supervises, evaluates, and assists in recruiting, hiring, and disciplining divisional personnel. Ensures employees are properly trained in operations and safety procedures. Prioritizes work assignments and prepares work schedules and job assignments. Inspects projects and work records to ensure completeness and compliance with specifications, codes and practices. Gives technical advice and assistance to divisional employees on difficult or unusual work.
  3. Develops the annual divisional operating and capital budgets for review by the Public Works Director. Ensures expenditures are maintained within the approved budget parameters. Checks and approves timesheets and leave requests.
  4. Directs the requisition, storage and control of materials and supplies for use by divisional operations. Allocates resources for specific projects.
  5. Supervises crews engaged in snow and ice removal and street sweeping on City streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. Supervises the installation and maintenance of uniform traffic control devices in the City. Manages building maintenance.
  6. Reviews and approves purchase requests for the division. Develops specifications and recommends the acquisition and replacement of equipment and facilities. Ensures an adequate supply and quality of repair and replacement parts.
  7. Provide input & plan for CIP projects.
  8. Maintain asset management and GIS by updating with internal maintenance.
  9. Responds to public inquiries and complaints, and assists the public as needed. Provides information to the public related to assigned areas of Public Works.
  10. Responds to Public Works emergency situations as needed on a 24-hour, on-call basis.
  11. Keeps abreast of changes in technology, regulatory developments, new administrative techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
  12. Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

  • A high school diploma with additional training in civil engineering, construction or a related field.
  • Six years of experience in road construction, public works or related field, including prior supervisory experience.
  • The City, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
  • A State of Michigan S-2 water distribution certification.
  • A Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
  • Knowledge of the laws, regulations and practices related to street construction and maintenance, safety precautions, equipment operations and utility maintenance and repair.
  • Knowledge of equipment and operational demands in the delivery of a full range of municipal services.
  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair requirements and procedures.
  • Skill in coordinating, assigning and supervising the work of skilled public works employees.
  • Skill in identifying and repairing street, utility, lighting, parks and grounds problems.
  • Skill in utilizing Microsoft Suite applications, and the ability to master new applicable software programs utilized by the City.
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, vendors, contractors, other public works professionals, administrators, regulators and the public.
  • Ability to plan and implement maintenance programs.
  • Ability to operate a wide variety of light and heavy equipment, and to train others in usage.
  • Ability to work effectively under stress and in emergencies, respond to emergencies any time of day and to prioritize work.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person and on the telephone. The employee is occasionally required to use survey equipment and uses computers to view and create written and electronic documents. The employee must regularly lift and/or move items of moderate to heavy weight. The employee is frequently required to travel to other locations within and outside of the City, occasionally requiring the employee to work on uneven or muddy surfaces and at construction sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors and occasionally works in a business office setting. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, confined spaces, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and can be very loud.

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