Job Summary

The City of Salem is in search of a Concrete Maintenance Supervisor. We are looking for a knowledgeable and skilled candidate who can supervise the day to day operations of the Street Maintenance crews. Do you have the skills necessary to field design and build ADA ramps, sidewalks, curbs, streets, and driveways? Have the ability to lead a diverse group of individuals? Do you excel at customer service, and work well in a team environment? If so, consider applying with the City of Salem!
Make an impact:
You will not only impact the success and well-being of your team but also support over 170,000 residents and visitors of City of Salem who utilize our streets daily. You will be supervising and providing oversight of the concrete maintenance programs, including the sidewalk and ADA replacement programs, as well as the replacement of concrete infrastructure that has been impacted by City of Salem Utility crews.

What you will do:
You will outline traffic control plans, perform quality control checks, develop scope of work plans for your teams, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. You will be an integral part of the field design of ADA ramps for the construction crews as well as actively involved in coordinating workflow with the public, and both internal and external work groups. You will also be part of our Snow and Ice operations during winter events, responsible for directing response for the crews on your shift.

Work Schedule
September through April
Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

May through August
Monday through Thursday, 6:00am – 4:30pm

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Environment encouraging of a healthy work/life balance:
  • 4 day work weeks May through August
  • 11 paid City holidays + 2 floating holidays in a year
  • Accrue 8 hours of Vacation + 4 hours of Administrative Leave + 8 hours of Sick Time per month
    • Vacation accrual increases with tenure
    • No cap on vacation accruals
• Employee health clinic for employees and their dependents for routine care, immunizations, etc., most often with same-day appointments available, at no additional cost to you (depending on the chosen medical plan)!
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6% toward your retirement.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Depending on area of assignment, may be required to pass a drug test (including marijuana).
• Must have an Oregon driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field to program assignment and four years of supervisory experience in a related field, or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.

What you will bring along:
Preference will be given to candidates who possess, have experience in, or the ability to quickly learn the following. We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• Class A CDL
• Asset Management Systems
• Database Maintenance

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
Posting Closing Date: May 15th, 2023
Interviews: May 22nd through June 2nd
Planned Start Date: June 20th or July 3rd, 2023
This timeline is tentative and could be subject to change as needed.

About us
The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community including our team!
We are the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland, an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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