Assistant Public Works Superintendent

The Town of Kearny; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Kearny seeks an Assistant Public Works Superintendent to assist in the administration and supervision of the Department of Public Works. The successful candidate will help plan and coordinate construction, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities; supervise personnel and work assignments; prepare budgets and specifications; and ensure safe and efficient department operations.

Salary range is $86,115 - $96,700, with benefits; excellent opportunity for career advancement to

Qualifications

• Four years of supervisory experience in public works or heavy construction.
• CPWM certification required.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license; CDL Class B preferred.
• Willing to obtain CDL within the first year.
• Availability for emergency work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration and supervision of the Department of Public Works.
• Plan and coordinate construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities.
• Prepare budgets and specifications.
• Ensure safe and efficient department operations.
• Opportunity to advance to Public Works Superintendent within the first year.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget preparation

Planning & coordination

Emergency readiness

Education

CPWM certification

College-level engineering coursework

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class B

Job description

Assistant Public Works Superintendent

The Town of Kearny is seeking an Assistant Public Works Superintendent to assist in the administration and supervision of the Department of Public Works. The successful candidate will assist in planning and coordinating the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities; supervising personnel and work assignments; preparing budgets and specifications; and ensuring safe and efficient department operations.

Full job description available at https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/00671.htm.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of supervisory experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sewer, water, sanitation, or other public works facilities, or in similar heavy construction and maintenance work. College-level engineering coursework at an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience, with thirty (30) semester-hour credits equivalent to one (1) year of experience.
• Certified Public Works Manager (CPWM) certification.
• Valid driver's license recognized in New Jersey.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or willingness to obtain one within the first year of employment.
• Availability for emergency work, including road damage, snow, wind and ice storms, floods, and other emergencies, as directed by the Superintendent.

The successful candidate will have an excellent opportunity to advance to Public Works Superintendent within the first year of employment.

This position is Full-time, 40 hours a week, with PERS pension and Medical and Dental benefit package. Salary range is $86,115 - $96,700, negotiable based on experience.

The Town of Kearny is an equal opportunity employer.