Public Works Manager

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER

The City of Jennings is accepting applications for a Full-Time Public Works Manager. The Public Works Manager is empowered to uphold the high-quality level of service that the City of Jennings Public Works department offers to its citizens. This working Manager position engages in all public works job duties while effectively motivating and directing the Public Works staff in undertaking all the work that is required to maintain and grow transportation and utility networks. This includes water, wastewater, and roadways infrastructure. Must have valid Class A CDL License.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Street Maintenance, including but not limited to gravelling, grading, patching,

· crack sealing, line marking, oiling, snow removal, sanding, sweeping streets

· and de-icing walks

· Traffic Control, including but not limited to, the maintenance of street signs,

· traffic control signs and traffic signals

· Drainage, including but not limited to, clearing debris and ice blockages from

· catch basins, and removing weeds and debris from ditches

· Mosquito Control

· Maintenance of the sewage lagoon, pump house and lift stations in the

· sewage system

· Maintenance of the sewage collection mains and house service connections

· within Town streets, including sewer augers

· Maintenance of the water distribution system and house service connections

· within Town streets

· Maintenance of curb stops, valves and fire hydrants

· sidewalk repairs

· Opening and closing graves

· Maintenance of water vending station

· Installing, repairing and inspection of water meters

· Turning on or off water services on an as required basis

· Parking lot and Town yard maintenance

· Utilization of Work Order and Asset Management software, as well as

· Microsoft and Outlook email

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Must have valid Class A CDL License.

· Four or more years’ experience in directing personnel

· Strong working knowledge of the principles and practices of HR management and

· Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

supervision.

· Experience as a mechanic and an operator of all types of small and

heavy equipment

· Understanding theory, principles, practices and techniques of public works,

traffic engineering, municipal water and sewers engineering, public works and utilities maintenance functions

· Ability to plan, direct and integrate broad, comprehensive public works and utilities

programs and activities

· Experience in dispatch and control

· Ability to evaluate management practices and adopt effective courses of action

· Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensively in person, one-on-one or in

groups, and in writing via reports and email

· Ability to use Work Order and Asset Management and other computer software

· Must exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, Council, other

· Ability to analyze maintenance issues and problems

· Ability to evaluate alternative solutions and develop sound conclusions, recommendations and courses of action

· Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply local, provincial and federal laws

and regulations governing public works and utilities services

The salary for this role is $64,012 annually.

To be considered for this role, please apply online at www.cityofjennings.org.

Pay: $64,012.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,012