Streets Supervisor in Lake Forest, Illinois at Lake Forest

Leadership opening for a responsible and dedicated professional to join the City’s Public Works Department. This role will support a reliable and collaborative department that seeks creative and innovative thinking.

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• Direct oversight of 7 full-time employees and one apprentice within the Streets Section; manage services and programs including pavement maintenance, street sweeping, JUILIE locating, sign maintenance, electric street light maintenance, and traffic control/light systems maintenance

• Lead and manage the City’s snow and ice removal program, including all snow event scheduling, planning, and removal services
• Regular on call availability for emergency discussions and City needs
• Participates in bids, contract negotiations, and pre-construction meetings relating to public streets
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with fellow City staff, residents, and other stakeholders

• 3-5 years’ experience in street maintenance or equivalent fields of work, preferred
• Direct supervisory experience, a plus
• Possess or have ability to attain a CDL License Class A CDL
• Ability to work alternate work-hour schedules for winter, weekends, and when workload dictates
• Ability to perform work in all weather conditions, including rain and snow

What We Offer

Excellent benefits package of employer funded and voluntary benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  1. low premiums
  2. plans offered through BCBSIL PPO and HMO
• Paid time off, sick leave and holidays
• Retirement pension (IMRF) – best funded state retirement plan
• Paid training and continuing education programs
  1. Including arborist training and exam
• Voluntary benefits: Aflac, EAP, Wellness Program

The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Open Until Filled

Starting Salary: $93,960-$110,528 DOQ

An Equal Opportunity Employer