Operations Manager - Public Works

Lead the operations that keep Branson moving.

The City of Branson is seeking a skilled and motivated Operations Manager to help oversee key Public Works functions that support safe, reliable, and well-maintained city infrastructure. This position plays a vital leadership role in managing streets, signage, rights-of-way, vehicles, equipment, and essential public works operations.

As Operations Manager, you will help ensure City infrastructure, streets, signage, right-of-way areas, vehicles, and equipment are maintained to high standards and remain in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

What You ll Do: In this role, you will oversee the planning, organization, and administration of several important Public Works operations, including:

• Streets Division operations
  , including pavement and right-of-way maintenance, mowing, snow and ice control, and drainage system maintenance
• Sign Shop operations
  , including the printing, construction, placement, and maintenance of road signs throughout the City
• Vehicle and Equipment Service Center operations
  , ensuring City vehicles and equipment are properly maintained and ready for use
• Staff supervision
  , project coordination, process improvement, and response to operational needs throughout the City

• A High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from a regionally accredited four-year institution of higher learning with a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field. Direct full-time job-related professional experience of six (6) or more years, may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in municipal public works management or closely related industry.
• Possess a valid driver s license and be insurable under the City of Branson s motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
• Possess a valid Class B CDL license or obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
• A passing grade on the written portion of the Class A or B CDL exam is required before employment.
• Be willing to work on the On-Call duty rotation, and emergency calls outside of normal work hours as scheduled.
  
  This will include evenings, weekends, and holidays assigned.
• Be willing to work snow routes that include twelve (12) hour shifts during the months of November through March.
• Successfully complete a background investigation, drug and alcohol screenings, and physical agility assessment.

• Experience developing written communications or technical documentation.
• Municipal inspection/observation experience.

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Why You ll Love Working Here:We offer more than just a paycheck — we invest in you!

Enjoy great benefits like:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• LAGERS retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 holidays
• Cox Fitness Center membership -- Aqua Plex family pass
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training...see below!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:The starting salary is $70,000
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WORK HOURS:Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm;
On call after hours needed

WORK LOCATION:In and around the City of Branson, Missouri;
This position requires work to be performed onsite.