Assistant Superintendent of Public Works

Job Title

General Purpose Of This Position:
Under direction, assist in the maintenance of Streets, Waste Water Collection, Waste Water Plant Operation, Water Distribution, Solid Waste, Parks, Pool, and Cemetery.

Scope Of This Position:
This hands-on position will work under the direction of the Public Works Superintendent, Mayor, and City Council. This position will also require some supervision to seasonal employees, engineers, and contractors to ensure the City of Alcester is maintained in a fluent and positive way.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Promote teamwork, communication, and positive thinking between employees
• Assist in operating Water Treatment Plant and Water Distribution System
• Assist in collecting sample
• Assist in Daily inspections of Plant Operations
• Assist Reading Water Meters Monthly
• Assist with locate underground utilities for One Call locates
• Keep all city owned building and property secure(locked), organized, and clean
• Assist in Maintaining Drying Beds and Solid Waste Site:
  Mowing, trimming, fence and gate repair, push up wood and concrete pile, burn wood pile when weather permits, rotate compost pile, remove dried waste from drying beds
• Assist in keeping storm water inlets clean of debris
• Assist with street repairs and maintenance:
  Snow Alerts, Snow Removal, Sanding, Sweeping, Patching, Chip Sealing, Line Striping, Weed Control
• Assist with Park Maintenance, Mowing, Swimming Pool, Golf Course, Finance Office, and Cemetery
• Assist in Maintaining the City Shop
  - Clean, Organized, Mowed & Trimmed
• Assist in Maintaining City Equipment
  - Perform routine Maintenance, Clean the Vehicles, Maintain
• No Smoking, Keep Mayor & Council Members informed before (when possible) & during (when possible) of major repairs
• Assist in Supervising and Documenting repairs done by outside contractors
• Any other duties as assigned by the Council
• Perform the Duties of the Superintendent when he/she is not available

Knowledge:

• State of South Dakota Water & Wastewater Certifications (willing to send to training for strong candidate)
• Strong Plumbing Knowledge preferred but not necessary
• Operate heavy equipment

Skills:

• Operate & Maintain Water & Wastewater Equipment
• Operate & Maintain Snow Removal Equipment
• Operate & Maintain Loaders, Skid loaders, Street Sweepers, and Trucks

Personal Attributes:

• Treat the General Public with Respect
• Self-Motivated/ Self Driven
• Strong Time Management Skills
• Maintain the Integrity of City Information
• Ability to multitask

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

• Be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Be able to work in Outdoor Conditions both Heat & Cold
• Be able to walk long distances
• Confined Space entry

Environmental Conditions:

• Extreme Weather Conditions (Heat & Cold)

Mental Demands:

• Maintain Calm in Crisis
• Work under pressure safely

Special Certifications/

Qualifications:

• Have or able to obtain:
  Class B CDL with Air Brakes - required to obtain within first year of employment if not already have
• South Dakota Wastewater Treatment Certification I & II - able to obtain
• South Dakota Wastewater Collection Certification I - able to obtain
• South Dakota Water Distribution Certification I - able to obtain
• South Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificates G,4,7 - have already or able to obtain

Future Goals:

• Attend 15 hours continuing education classes for Wastewater Certification Credits every 3 years
• Keep sewer plant organized and functioning properly
• Continually work on ways to improve the City of Alcester and its public works