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Supervisor of Highway Maintenance (PWD)

Req ID
2025-29123
Dept
Public Works Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
PWD Highway
Salary Min
62,830.52
Salary Max
87,410.89
Union
AFG
Openings
2
Posting End Date
3/7/2025
Contact Email
elisa.rodrigues-pires@boston.gov

Overview:

This is a provisional appointment.

 

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Highway Maintenance, exercises close supervision of the work of an assigned Highway District in the City of Boston.

Responsibilities:

  • Includes all work required for or related to street cleaning.
  • Minor street and sidewalk repairs, and assigned street sanding.
  • Salting, snow plowing and snow removal for the proper maintenance of street conditions in that district.
  • Performs related work as required.
  • Required to work any emergency as directed by the Commissioner of Public Works.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have at least (a)  (3) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the repair, construction or maintenance of highways, streets or roadways, of which (b) at (1) least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity.
  • Working knowledge of procedures and practices of snow removal, street repair, care of tools and equipment, laws, rules, regulations and policies pertaining to this position preferred.
  • Knowledge of administrative and supervisory principles and practices preferred.
  • Ability in written and oral expression preferred.
  • Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts license.
  • Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and be able to focus on detail as required by the job.

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

 

Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-17

Hours: 40 per week

 

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation. For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.

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