What is a street superintendent and how to become one

Key steps to become a street superintendent

1. Explore street superintendent education requirements

   Most common street superintendent degrees

   Bachelor's

   34.6 %

   Associate

   23.1 %

   High School Diploma

   19.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific street superintendent skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Street Maintenance	31.38%
   Asphalt	16.60%
   Equipment Maintenance	14.79%
   Mowing	13.88%
   City Streets	13.69%

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3. Complete relevant street superintendent training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New street superintendents learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a street superintendent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real street superintendent resumes.

4. Research street superintendent duties and responsibilities

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   • Maintain campus in compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, and other local, state and federal states and regulations.
   • Operate and maintain the entire 0.20 MGD water and 0.20 MGD wastewater systems.

5. Apply for street superintendent jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a street superintendent job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams