Public Works Superintendent

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Performs difficult and complex technical work supervising and participating in municipal public works construction, maintenance, and repair activities by performing the following duties.

• Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of Public Works crews engaged in minor repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and curb and gutter construction.
• Assigns, supervises, and participates in the work of Public Works crews engaged in the installation and maintenance of water/sewer infrastructure, including sewer lines, water lines, fire hydrants, and water meters.
• Read water meters when needed.
• Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of public works crews engaged in grounds maintenance, such as mowing and seeding grass, planting and watering trees, shrubs, and other grounds maintenance activities.
• Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of Public Works crews engaged in the repair and maintenance of buildings and other public facilities; and performs general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and masonry work as needed.
• Operates a backhoe and other heavy equipment, building shoulders, shaping road surfaces, moving snow, cutting grade from grade stakes, cleaning and grubbing, and other earth-moving operations.
• Managing employee timesheets, time-off request, scheduling.
• Monitors work in progress to assure conformance with current practices and policies, make necessary adjustments to personnel, materials, and equipment for each job assignment.
• Coordinate requests for special, emergency, and/or unscheduled work and supervises completion of the task.
• Prepares and implements short/long range maintenance and operational goals and programs.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Maintains time and material records, prepares work summaries, and maintains work order system.
• Maintains maintenance records, including water and fire hydrant valve exercise programs, pressure testing, and fire flow capabilities.
• Provides input for budgetary purposes on equipment, replacement and repair projects and priorities.
• Conducts in-service and classroom training related to job safety and the use of specialized equipment and procedures.
• Investigate customer inquiries/complaints.
• Interprets policies to employees and enforces safety regulations.
• Responds to Town emergencies, when necessary, after normal work hours.
• Serve as crew leader.

• Thorough knowledge of and experience in public works activities such as sewer and water infrastructure installation and maintenance, street maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of using specialized tools and operating equipment related to public works activities, including a backhoe and other motorized equipment.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to various types of equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend maps and drawings pertaining to the town utility systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards involved in public works maintenance and construction activities and understanding the safety rules and regulations surrounding these types of activities.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop solutions.
• Ability to plan, communicate, assign and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate both written and orally on operational activities.
• Ability to meet the public effectively.
• Ability to work well with others.

High School diploma or any equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of 5 years experience in a responsible supervisory role of a municipal public works operation.

• Valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Obtain pesticide license within 12 months of hiring date.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Associates degree (Preferred).
• Wastewater background (Preferred).

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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