ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - STREETS

City of Nampa

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - STREETS

Hiring Salary: $27.73 to $35.35 DOE

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
  
  

Reports to (Role): Superintendent - Streets

Department/Group: Streets

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel Required: Minimal/Local

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Family / Business Unit: Streets

Benefits Eligible: Yes

EEO Category: Skilled Craft

PERSI Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including:

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.18% employer contribution

401k & 457 Retirement Plans

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)

Life Insurance with AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings

Wellness Program & Rewards

Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Harward Recreation Center Membership Discount

Other Great Benefits!

Position Summary

The Street Operations Assistant Superintendent, oversees and directs the various works of the street maintenance staff in all aspects of the street and traffic operations and maintenance. This position ensures compliance with all the established policies, procedures and Federal and State rules and regulations. Street Operations Assistant Superintendent will exercise a substantial degree of responsibility and independent judgment and solve work related problems independently. The work is done under the supervision and direction of the Street Superintendent, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Street Superintendent, Public Works Director, City personnel, local state and federal officials, property owners, consultants, vendors, contractors, developers and the general public. This employee is responsible to assist, train and evaluate the street maintenance personnel. The Street Assistant Superintendent will be required to backfill and provide coverage for the Street Superintendent when the Superintendent is away.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to oversee the maintenance operations of street related infrastructure in the City of Nampa including roadways, snow removal, sweeping, chip sealing, stormwater and pavement markings. Participates in work on short-term and long-term planning, marketing, directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for Streets functions, including regulatory requirements and other related functions. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Superintendent - Streets. The performance of an employee in this class has complex duties requiring detailed knowledge of the department, including performing professional work in analyzing requests, interpreting, and applying budget and finance guidelines, interpreting, and applying financial statement guidelines with related schedules and conditions in accordance with applicable budget and finance laws, interpreting and applying Federal and State Streets guidelines. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, other City employees, and the general public. In addition, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of Street Maintenance Leads, Heavy Equipment Operators, Stormwater Maintenance, Maintenance Technicians and Contract Seasonal Labor; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Essential Functions

• Plans, directs, and evaluates the work of assigned personnel, including providing input for the selection of staff, monitoring work schedules, participates in interviews for new or vacant positions, providing direction when necessary, disciplining as required, managing conflict, and rewarding employee performance when appropriate.
• Oversees and supervises daily work of the Street maintenance staff, temporary and summer youth workers; directs work; oversees conduct and quality of work.
• Follows all MUTCD and streets standards, plans and schedules for maintenance of streets.
• Provides to appropriate City officials, supervisor, employees, contractors, developers and the public an overall view of upcoming and in-progress projects, goals, standards and practices.
• Directs the daily construction and maintenance of roads and drains, including staking, scheduling utility line locations, laying out alternative traffic routes and coordinating schedules for chip and seal operations.
• Works with adjoining property owners and ensures a safe construction area.
• Directs the snow removal and sanding operation, including spraying of brine and the manufacturing of salt brine to prevent icing of roadways.
• Maintain an effective and respectful work environment free of harassment or intimidation with a heavy focus on team building.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment in the maintenance and repair of City streets and roadsides, including placing barriers and warning signs to secure work sites from traffic hazards.
• Develops specifications and prepares requisitions for machinery, heavy equipment and supplies.
• Monitors the work and progress of assigned consultants on construction plan development and construction cost estimates, including ensuring that plan development criteria are followed, reviewing plans for errors and omissions, and making schedule due date adjustments as necessary; reviews expenditures and financial commitments to assure compliance with approved budgets.
• When required performs all essential functions of the Street Superintendent, Street Crew Leaders, Heavy Equipment Operators.
• Provides information for and conducts staff evaluations and appraisals.
• Performs personnel, administrative assignments including but not limited to employee time keeping, work assignments, and other related functions as directed by the Superintendent.
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.
  
  

Additional Functions

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions for or to deal proactively with work-related problems with few guidelines.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & License/Certifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required.
• 4 plus years of experience in working multiple trades in facilities maintenance with increasing levels of responsibility and/or any work experience related to the functional area of assignment or/any combination of experience and training that provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Building Operator certification with Intermountain Building Operators Association (IBOA), or equivalent training/education is preferred.
• State of Idaho Valid Driver’s License required.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Substantial knowledge of the operation of all heavy motorized equipment appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Considerable knowledge of road construction.
• Considerable knowledge of and transom.
• Considerable knowledge of basic road maintenance techniques and materials.
• Considerable knowledge of the routine maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Considerable knowledge of Federal, State and City rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, management and planning skills.
• Positive, professional leader looking to mentor and develop staff.
• Positive leadership style, helping to establish and grow a culture of collaboration, teamwork and innovation.
• Ability to comprehend and follow safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Ability to plan and design erosion and traffic control plans.
• Ability to use transom and to read blueprints.
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of tasks.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The principal duties of this class are performed in an office environment where the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions AND in an outdoors environment with exposure to a variety of terrains, weather conditions, and heavy equipment.

Eeo Statement

The City of Nampa is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimer

The city has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.

Position : 621001

Code : 2026090-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 04/28/2026

Posting End : 05/10/2026

HOURLY RANGE: $27.73-$35.35