Public Works Assistant Manager — Quick Path to 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

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