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Operations Supervisor

Annual Salary Range
Operations Supervisor       $82,970.9359 - $136,902.0556

Starting Salary Range
Operations Supervisor       $82,970.9359 - $109,936.5009

Job Type:                        

Full-time, Management/Exempt, Civil Service

Position Summary:

Responsible for effectively supervising full-time, part-time and seasonal workers, organizing work sites, purchasing materials for jobs, and maintaining inventories and equipment. 

The supervisor assigned to the Pavement section will be responsible for supervising staff in the checking, repair, and maintenance of City streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, accessible ramps, and equipment; identifying and repairing problems in said systems, and participating in planning and coordinating construction projects, snow removal and special events. 

The supervisor assigned to the Sewers & Signs section will be responsible for supervising staff in the checking, repair, and maintenance of City sanitary sewer, storm sewer and storm water drainage systems and equipment; identifying and repairing problems in said systems; participating in planning and coordinating sewer and sign projects, snow removal and special events.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates active listening and precise and direct communication.
• Ability to work hands-on, self-motivated, safety focused, physically resilient.

• Team oriented, positive attitude embraces continuous learning, respect for nature, and respect for others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively supports and upholds the City's mission and values.
• Receives work orders from the Deputy Director for PW Operations and/or generates work orders with the approval of the Deputy Director for PW Operations. Utilizes computerized work management program to develop and assign work orders and short/long term work plans for various public infrastructure; maintains records of work performed.
• Supervises full-time staff and seasonal workers; assigns, plans and checks work; trains as required; evaluates employee performance; recommends hires and discharges; recommends pay increases, promotions, and transfers; responsible for initiating disciplinary actions.
• Sets daily and weekly work plans for the respective section employees; coordinates with other Operations Supervisors, the Deputy Director for PW Operations, and other divisions and departments.
• Organizes work projects and assigns employees, equipment, and materials; orients staff to project, work sites, and daily work plans.
• Inspects future work areas and lays out actual work sites.
• Calculating equipment, materials, and labor cost for each job completed utilizing departmental forms and receipts; signing and transferring to the Deputy Director for PW Operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

In addition, the supervisor assigned to the Pavement section will be responsible for:

• Repairing asphalt streets and alleys by asphalt patching, crack sealing, spray patching and grading.
• Repairing concrete streets and sidewalks.
• Excavating ditch lines and streets using end-loader, backhoe, and motor-grader.
• Hauling and dumping trash; grinding stumps using woodchipper; picking up leaves using dump truck.

• Mowing grass using hand and riding lawn mowers, bush hog and edger.

In addition, the supervisor assigned to the Sewers & Signs section will be responsible for: 

• Assisting sewer personnel in all phases of project work required.
• Sweeping City streets using mechanical street sweeper.
• Supervising the installation of traffic control devices and lane markings according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Standards.
• Repairing storm and sanitary sewer pipes and manholes.
• Checking and cleaning sewers; televising sanitary sewers and storm sewers.

Required / Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skills typically acquired through graduation from high school, or equivalent.  
• F five (5) years of work experience in a Public Works construction-related field and two (2) years of supervisory experience in a Public Works construction-related field.
• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in Public Works construction (including concrete saw, hand-saws, basic hand tools, levels, asphalt rigs, floats, hand-floats, skill saws, hand-sprayers, hand-held radios, calculators, computers, and such heavy equipment as end-loaders, back-hoes, dump trucks, sweepers, rollers, tile probes, air compressors, chipping hammers, tile cutters, sewer ventilators, air monitors, trenching and shoring equipment, plate compactors, air hammers, vactors, sewer televising unit, motor-graders, tar pots, oil distributors, snow removal equipment, paint machines, grinders, and heat machines) and general public works maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and City Public Works construction and safety regulations.
• Ability to effectively supervise others and enforce practices and procedures to ensure effective long-term maintenance and repair of public infrastructure.
• Knowledge of industry construction standards like Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Construction in Illinois, Illinois Department of Transportation Standards for Road and Bridge Construction, , and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Skilled in the safe use and care of equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of basic algebra and accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access. 

• Ability to learn new computer software and technology as required. 

Pavement Section Preferred Qualifications

•  Substantial prior on-the-job experience in any of the categories of concrete construction or repair, asphalt construction or repair, and/or construction or repair involving other pavement types where the work performed was the primary occupation of the applicant.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary regarding the construction trade and City and State codes regarding Public Works construction regulations.

Sewers & Signs Preferred Qualifications 

• Substantial prior on-the-job experience in any of the categories of sewer construction or repair, sewer cleaning and televising, traffic control devices and pavement marking installation and maintenance and street sweeping methods and or procedures where the work performed was the primary occupation of the applicant.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary regarding the construction trade and the maintenance, repair, and installation of sanitary and storm sewer systems.

For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit a current resume and an online application. Click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however initial application review will occur after Friday, May 08, 2026. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration. 

Selection Process:

The application will serve as the Civil Service exam; applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score will be placed on an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: jobs@urbanail.gov or call (217) 384-6295. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.   

What happens after I submit my application?

You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.

The Organization

The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor DeShawn Williams and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.urbanaillinois.us.

About the Urbana Community

Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we're just getting started!

Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We're connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we've been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor DeShawn Williams, Urbana's progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.

Compensation and Benefits
The City of Urbana offers competitive compensation and benefits to our employees.  The full salary range for this position is $82,970.9359 - $136,902.0556 per year; the starting annual range is $82,970.9359 - $109,936.5009. The City of Urbana provides its employees with a robust benefits package that includes the following options:

• Health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, including a no-cost premium option for employees
• Dental insurance options through Delta Dental
• Vision, Voluntary Life, Short/Long-term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance options
• Flexible Spending Plan option
• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation and unlimited sick leave accruals

For more information about City benefits for this position, please visit Management Benefits | City of Urbana Careers | Urbana, Illinois.

The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.