Operations Superintendent

Operations Superintendent

Salary

$39.52 - $53.96 Hourly

Location

City of Sandpoint, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

11226

Department

Public Works

Division

Public Works

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Works Operations Superintendent plans, directs, and supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Citys streets, water distribution system, and wastewater collection system. The position coordinates personnel, equipment, and work priorities across the three divisions, with responsibility for snow removal, emergency response, safe work practices, and completion of planned maintenance.

The Superintendent provides leadership to assigned employees, sets performance expectations, and directs daily crew activities through designated working leads. The position retains responsibility for staffing decisions, employee performance, budgets, and overall operating priorities. Work requires independent judgment in balancing routine maintenance, urgent repairs, seasonal demands, and public service needs.

The position works under the general supervision of the Public Works Director or designated Deputy Public Works Director. It coordinates with the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant supervisors and engineering staff. As the Citys stormwater program develops, the position may be assigned responsibility for stormwater operations and the operational portions of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit implementation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement annual, seasonal, weekly, and daily work plans for Streets, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection based on system condition, service needs, risk, and available resources.
• Set priorities and coordinate employees, equipment, supplies, and contractors across divisions. Establish assignments and expectations for working leads and review progress and completed work.
• Maintain staffing coverage for routine operations, employee absences, on-call response, and seasonal demands. Evaluate overtime and temporary staffing needs and recommend adjustments to the Director.
• Inspect field work, verify completion and quality, resolve operating problems, and assist crews with field work or equipment operation when needed.
• Plan and direct snow plowing, snow hauling, de-icing, and winter maintenance. Coordinate routes, shifts, crew assignments, equipment readiness, and assistance from utility crews.
• Adjust winter operations as weather and street conditions change. Coordinate working leads and communicate service priorities, hazards, closures, and resource needs.
• Lead or support response to water main breaks, sewer backups, lift station problems, flooding, severe weather, and other operational emergencies. Coordinate with treatment plant supervisors, other departments, utilities, and emergency responders as needed.
• Ensure emergency actions, follow-up repairs, incidents, and service interruptions are documented and reported promptly to the Director.
• Supervise assigned permanent, temporary, and seasonal employees. Assist with recruitment and selection and recommend working lead assignments.
• Provide direction, coaching, training, and feedback. Establish consistent expectations for productivity, work quality, communication, conduct, and teamwork across the divisions.
• Review daily work records, time reporting, and work completion. Complete employee performance evaluations and address performance concerns in coordination with the Director and Human Resources.
• Approve or deny leave requests within delegated authority and maintain appropriate coverage. Recommend commendations and discipline and implement approved personnel actions.
• Develop working leads skills in planning assignments, communicating expectations, training coworkers, and following through on work. Retain formal personnel supervision and responsibility for employee evaluations and corrective action.
• Implement and enforce City safety programs and safe work practices for traffic control, excavation, confined spaces, equipment operation, and other assigned activities. Ensure employees receive required training and use appropriate protective equipment.
• Monitor work sites, vehicle and equipment checks, and readiness for service. Correct unsafe conditions and assign specialized work to appropriately trained and qualified personnel.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement recommendations with the City mechanic and other service providers. Ensure assigned vehicles, equipment, buildings, and yards are maintained.
• Oversee street and drainage maintenance and the operation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, services, valves, hydrants, sewer mains, manholes, and lift stations.
• Manage field inspections of street, right-of-way, water distribution, and wastewater collection construction and repairs. Coordinate with engineering and permitting staff to verify conformance with approved plans and City standards.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, maps, and technical records. Provide engineering staff and consultants with field information on constructability, condition, and long-term maintenance needs.
• Coordinate lift station troubleshooting and repairs with appropriately qualified staff, electricians, contractors, and technical service providers.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of division budgets. Monitor expenditures, charge labor and materials to appropriate accounts, and carry out purchasing within delegated authority and City procurement policy.
• Prepare maintenance, equipment, staffing, and capital improvement recommendations. Research materials and methods and assist with specifications for operating supplies, equipment, and contracted services.
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, work order, asset, and incident records. Coordinate updates to system mapping and provide reports on workload, work completion, overtime, costs, and system condition.
• Respond to public inquiries, complaints, and service requests; investigate concerns and coordinate resolution. Work with the Director, legal counsel, and risk management staff on claims and operational issues.
• Monitor applicable operating requirements and coordinate required records, reporting, corrective actions, and procedural updates with the Director and other responsible staff.
• As assigned, oversee stormwater maintenance, inspections, and operating records and coordinate with engineering and other staff responsible for the Citys stormwater program and MS4 permit requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and techniques for the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, including paving, sealing, sweeping, snow and ice removal, and storm drain systems.
• Occupational hazards, safe work practices, traffic control, and preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in public works.
• Employee supervision, training, performance evaluation, work planning, and allocation of staff and equipment.
• Budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, purchasing, cost estimating, and records management.
• Construction plans and specifications, mapping, basic surveying, grades, and hydraulic principles relevant to assigned systems.
• Applicable operating requirements and computer applications used for work orders, asset records, mapping, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.

Skill and Ability to:

• Lead multiple crews, set priorities, and coordinate work across divisions while maintaining essential services.
• Give clear direction, develop working leads, hold employees accountable, and address conflicts consistently and professionally.
• Make sound decisions during snow removal and emergencies, recognize when additional technical support is needed, and keep the Director informed.
• Interpret plans and technical information, assess system conditions, and recommend practical maintenance and repair solutions.
• Communicate clearly with employees, residents, contractors, other departments, and agencies and prepare accurate records and concise reports.
• Work independently, manage competing demands, and follow through on assignments, safety concerns, and service requests.

Physical Demands:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate with other employees and the public, and discern warning or emergency alarms, including vehicle backup warnings;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and work orders, technical and operational documents, and blue prints;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to operate a variety of power and hand tools and to make adjustments to equipment;
• Sufficient body mobility, flexibility, stamina, and balance to perform operational and maintenance tasks, which require stooping, pushing, climbing and working on ladders, working in enclosed and confined spaces.
• The job requires an employee to walk and stand for long periods and use fingers, hands, and arms to operate tools, buttons, levers, and other equipment, type on a keyboard, and move materials. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and/or arms, occasionally required to lift and reach overhead, climb stairs or ladders, balance, stoop and bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to operate vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including exposure to extreme temperatures, rain, snow, and wind.
• Capacity to respond to emergencies outside of regular work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed regularly in an outdoor environment with regular exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt and dust.
• The incumbent's typical working conditions include exposure to excessive noise.
• Duties may require some evening, weekend, holiday and/or on-call or emergency work.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED. College coursework or a degree in construction management, civil engineering technology, public works management, or a related field is desirable.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in street maintenance, water distribution, wastewater collection, or related public works operations, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Three years of experience operating and maintaining equipment used in public works construction and maintenance.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications Required:

• Possess and maintain Idaho Water Distribution Operator Class III and Idaho Wastewater Collection Operator Class III licenses, or obtain equivalent Idaho Class III licensure in both fields by endorsement within six months of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A Idaho Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsement and any additional endorsements required for assigned vehicles or work; must be insurable under the Citys requirements.
• Obtain and maintain traffic control supervisor certification within one year of hire and maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Be available for assigned on-call duties and emergency response outside regular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays; must be able to respond to emergencies within 30 minutes.
• May serve as Responsible Charge Operator for water distribution and/or wastewater collection when qualified and designated by the City.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Eligibility: Regular employees are eligible to enroll in the insurance benefits outlined below. Regular employees are those who regularly work more than 20 hours per week on a non-seasonal basis. Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, not to exceed 60 days.

Eligible Dependents: Spouse/Domestic Partner; natural child(ren), step-child(ren) who live with the employee, adopted child(ren), and any child(ren) for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are also eligible.

Medical

Eligible employees may select from three health plans administered by Blue Cross of Idaho - the Classic Plan, the Buy-Up Plan, and the HSA High Deductible Health Plan. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only, depending on the plan selected (Classic or HSA); employees choosing the Buy-Up Plan will be responsible for a portion of the monthly premium. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the medical plan and coverage level selected and the number of hours the employee regularly works.

Dental

Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the number of dependents covered and the number of hours the employee regularly works.

Life Insurance

Basic Term Life Insurance is provided for the employee with a policy benefit equal to the employees annual base salary plus $2,000 to a maximum of $100,000. The policy also includes $1,000 benefit for spouse and $1,000 benefit for dependent children up to age 26. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE BENEFITS

Vision

Vision insurance is offered on a voluntary basis through Blue Cross and the VSP Preferred Provider Network. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

Supplemental Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through USAble, subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their dependents. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

Flexible Spending Account

The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. Dependent Care FSAs allow employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to qualified dependent care.

Continued Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical, dental and/or vision insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents, in addition to a small monthly administrative fee.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Base Plan

The Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) is a defined benefit plan designed to provide pension benefits to career public employees. As a PERSI Base Plan General Member, an employee contributes 7.18% of his/her salary toward retirement; Police/Firefighter Members contribute 10.36% of salary. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. Employees become vested (eligible for a lifetime monthly benefit at retirement age) after five years of service. The lifetime allowance an employee receives at retirement is not dependent on the amount of money contributed, but rather is determined by months of service and high average monthly salary.

PERSI Choice 401(k)

The PERSI Choice 401(k) is a defined contribution plan designed to supplement the PERSI Base Plan. As a PERSI Base Plan member, an employee may contribute a flat dollar amount or percentage of salary to this voluntary, tax-deferred retirement savings plan governed by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). The City does not offer matching contributions.

457(b) Deferred Compensation

The 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan is a tax-advantaged long-term investment savings plan designed to supplement an employees pension. Enrollment in this City-sponsored governmental plan is voluntary. Unlike typical 401(k) or other pension plans, employees can withdraw 457(b) assets without penalty when they leave service or retire, regardless of their age. The City does not offer matching contributions.

PAID TIME OFF

Official Holidays

The City observes 11 official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The day after Thanksgiving is included as an observed holiday.

Personal Time Off

Eligible employees accrue paid time off (PTO) on a semimonthly basis. The amount of PTO earned depends on the employees length of service - from up to 21 days per year (7 hours per pay period) for a new employee to 33 days per year (11 hours per pay period) after 20 years of employment. Unused PTO hours carry over each year to a maximum of two times the annual accrual rate. The City also offers a buy-back program of up to 40 hours PTO per year, with certain restrictions, and all accrued PTO hours are paid out to the employee upon termination.

Other Leave Types

The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), maternity leave, emergency leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.

Employer City of Sandpoint

Address 1123 Lake Street

Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864

Phone 208-946-2060

Website http://www.sandpointidaho.gov