Public Works Field Operations Lead

Mt. Vernon; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Vernon Public Works Department seeks a Field Supervisor to lead field crews responsible for streets, water and sanitary sewer systems, and parks maintenance. You will assign daily work, monitor sites, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating workloads, maintaining records, and collaborating with department leadership on planning and equipment needs. On-call status required.

Qualifications

• On Call status required.
• Ability to follow and teach standard safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to create effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to read grades on stakes and maps.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Public Works Director in hiring, training, and evaluating employees.
• Directs operations concerning maintenance of streets, water, and sanitary sewer systems; assigns daily work to crews.
• Supervises day-to-day job sites and monitors progress of assignments.
• Coordinate workload of crews; prioritize assignments; generate records and reports.

Skills

On Call status

Safety practices

Effective communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Illinois Class D Water License (within 1 year)

GIS experience preferred

Tools

N/A

Job description

Mt. Vernon Public Works Department seeks a Field Supervisor to lead field crews responsible for streets, water and sanitary sewer systems, and parks maintenance. You will assign daily work, monitor sites, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating workloads, maintaining records, and collaborating with department leadership on planning and equipment needs. On-call status required.