LOCATION: City of Ithaca - Department of Public Works - Water and Sewer Division
SALARY: $26.48/hour - $31.78/hour

The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all
backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ , veterans, people with

disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The work involves responsibility for supervising and participating in public
works projects including the construction, maintenance and/or repair of municipal streets, bridges, parks
and grounds, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and street signage and mark-
ings. The incumbent plans and oversees the details of assigned work projects and supervises public
works crews and work site activities. The incumbent also directly participates in project work activities,
including operating construction equipment, utilizing construction machinery and tools, and performing
other manual work as needed. This position differs from that of a Maintainer in that a Working Supervisor
has regular supervision of a public works crew, plans out assigned public works projects, and has final
responsibility for the successful, efficient and timely completion of assigned projects. The work is per-
formed under general supervision of a higher-level public works supervisor with leeway allowed for the
exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over
the work of Heavy Equipment Operators, Light Equipment Operators, Maintainers, Maintenance Workers,
and Laborers. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent,
in public works activities, such as highway construction or maintenance, parks and forestry maintenance,
water or sewer main construction or maintenance, etc. Such experience must have been at the level of
skilled or semi-skilled labor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BEING SOUGHT: Preference may be given to candidates with five (5)
to ten (10) years of water and sewer pipe fitting and installation experience. Basic knowledge of pipe hy-
draulics and sewer grading. Experience with trenching and shoring and firm knowledge of highway and
construction site safety.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver license appropriate to the vehicles or equipment
operated. Said license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: There are no residency requirements for this position.
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED:

• City of Ithaca application
• Copy of driver license

Applications must be received by the City of Ithaca Human Resources Department no later than 4:3
PM EST on the last filing date indicated below. All applications must be submitted electronically
through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-
mailed applications or photocopies of applications.

Submit required application materials by April 29, 2024:

City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department

We would love to have you on our team! We hope to hear from you soon!

Issued: April 15, 2024