Transportation Field Operations Superintendent

A Transportation Field Operations Superintendent, under general direction, is responsible for managing and directing the operations of three or more workgroups of the Field Operations Division of the Transportation Department.  Performs related duties as required.  An employee in this class performs administrative and managerial work, including preparing budgets, developing short- and long-range program activity projections, coordinating in-house and contracted maintenance activities, and designing preventative maintenance programs and automating maintenance operations systems to control and monitor maintenance costs while effectively managing equipment and employee resources.  This class also responds to and handles citizen complaints; conducts research and prepares management reports on materials, methods, and equipment; and assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.  An employee in this class is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in resolving procedural and/or operational problems that are beyond the scope of responsibility of the supervisor level.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Transportation Director - Field Operations and is reviewed through the evaluation of conferences, meetings, reports, and results achieved.  This class is FLSA exempt-executive. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required.  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.  Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in Transportation Field Operations, preferably in street maintenance operations or contract administration, monitoring, and inspection (by assignment).  At least two years of supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal setting.  Special Requirement.  Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.  Supplemental coursework in management or related areas is preferred.

Created: 2026-04-13