PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Full-time, Mayoral Appointee, FLSA Exempt

Salary Range is $106K - $158K with a Competitive and Comprehensive Benefit Package

Tooele City is located 30 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City. We are known for our view of the Great Salt Lake, the beautiful Oquirrh Mountains, and as a hub for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. While we are still considered rural, both residential and commercial development continues and we are on the verge of moving from a 3rd to 2nd class community. Our population is estimated at 41,000.

As the Director, you will serve as a key member of the Mayor's executive leadership team, ensuring that daily operations meet community needs, support future growth, uphold safety standards, and align with the City's strategic goals and assets. You will oversee a team of employees through several experienced division supervisors and will be responsible for developing, proposing, and managing both general and enterprise fund budgets.

Your primary areas of oversight will include fleet maintenance and the mechanic shop, streets and transportation, water, and water reclamation. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal staff and regulatory agencies to effectively support and advance the City's operational and strategic objectives.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public administration, or a related field

• 5–7 years of experience in construction, public works management, executive leadership, or a related field

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience

• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and project oversight

• Strong communication, strategic planning, listening, problem-solving, and leadership skills

• Must possess or obtain a valid Utah State Driver License and maintain a driving record that meets Tooele City risk management and insurance standards; must also be able to respond to call-outs and other emergency needs

Licenses and certifications expected to be obtained within 2 years of hire:

• Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• Utah Water Distribution Restricted - Level 4

• Wastewater Treatment Restricted - Level 4

• Wastewater Collections Restricted - Level 4

• Confined Space, CPR/First Aid, and other required safety certifications

First review of applicants will take place after the holidays. 

A full job description is available upon request. This is a Mayoral appointed, at-will position, subject to the terms and conditions of the Tooele City Charter.

DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Positions deemed safety-sensitive and/or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing during employment. Background checks, including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older. Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City. Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at: WWW.TOOELECITY.GOV click on City Departments, Human Resources, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Hiring and Job Assignments. To be employed in a position that requires driving, you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards. Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office. Tooele City participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after an offer of employment has been accepted. For more information on E-Verify, please visit DHS.GOV/E-VERIFY.

Salary : $106,000 - $158,000