Assistant Public Works Superintendent

Agupdate; Kearny, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Kearny is seeking an Assistant Public Works Superintendent to assist in the administration and supervision of the Department of Public Works. You will help plan and coordinate construction, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities, supervise personnel and work assignments, and help prepare budgets and specifications.

This full-time position offers a path to become Public Works Superintendent within the first year, with benefits and a strong union framework.

Qualifications

• Four years of supervisory experience in public works construction, maintenance or similar heavy work.
• CPWM certification is required.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license; Class B CDL or willingness to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating construction, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities.
• Supervise personnel and work assignments; prepare budgets and specifications.
• Ensure safe and efficient department operations; respond to emergencies as directed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

CPWM certification

Engineering coursework substitution for experience

Job description

Untitled 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.