DPW Supervisor

City Of Owosso; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Owosso in Owosso, MI seeks a DPW Supervisor to lead street, water, sewer, and facility maintenance teams. You will schedule work, monitor progress, maintain safety, and ensure compliance with city standards.

Hands-on guidance and training to staff are expected. The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), valid driver's license and CDL eligibility, plus strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate with residents and city departments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in public works, municipal services, or related field, including supervision of maintenance or construction crews.
• Strong skills in team leadership, workload planning, and day‑to‑day staff coordination in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of street, water, sewer, and facility maintenance practices, including safe operation of public works equipment and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, maps, plans, and relevant regulations, and to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Commitment to workplace safety, including familiarity with OSHA guidelines and safe work procedures.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with crew members, residents, contractors, and other city staff.
• Basic computer skills for using email, work order systems, and common office software to track projects and resources.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or coursework in public works, construction, or related fields is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Ability to perform duties in various weather conditions and to respond to emergencies or off-hours calls as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the Department of Public Works and supervise crews performing street, sewer, water, and facility maintenance.
• Schedule work, assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage equipment and materials, review work orders, and respond to service requests.
• Communicate with residents and other city departments; maintain records and prepare reports.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and training to staff and support budget planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Workload planning

Communication

Safety awareness

Operational coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in public works or related field

CDL preferred

Tools

Work order systems

Basic computer skills

Email

Job description

Company Description City of Owosso is a public sector organization headquartered in Owosso, Michigan, United States. The City provides essential municipal and public safety services to residents, businesses, and visitors. Team members work in a community-focused environment that emphasizes accountability, service, and collaboration with other departments and agencies. Applicants can expect to join a stable employer committed to maintaining safe, well-functioning infrastructure and public spaces for the community. The organization values professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to public service.

Role Description The DPW Supervisor is a full-time, on-site position based in Owosso, MI, responsible for overseeing daily operations within the Department of Public Works. This role coordinates and supervises crews performing street, sewer, water, and facility maintenance, as well as seasonal services such as snow removal, leaf collection, and park upkeep. The DPW Supervisor schedules work, assigns tasks, and monitors project progress to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with city standards and regulations. This position also manages equipment and materials, reviews work orders, responds to service requests, and communicates with residents and other city departments. The role includes maintaining records, preparing reports, supporting budget planning, and providing hands‑on guidance and training to staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in public works, municipal services, or related field, including supervision of maintenance or construction crews.
• Strong skills in team leadership, workload planning, and day‑to‑day staff coordination in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of street, water, sewer, and facility maintenance practices, including safe operation of public works equipment and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, maps, plans, and relevant regulations, and to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Commitment to workplace safety, including familiarity with OSHA guidelines and safe work procedures.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with crew members, residents, contractors, and other city staff.
• Basic computer skills for using email, work order systems, and common office software to track projects and resources.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or coursework in public works, construction, or related fields is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Ability to perform duties in various weather conditions and to respond to emergencies or off-hours calls as needed.