Public Works Maintenance & Operations Leader

DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid leave

Pre-paid legal

Credit union

Job summary

DuPage County is seeking a Manager of Public Works Maintenance & Operations in the Public Works Department. The role oversees wastewater and water systems, directs staff, and coordinates preventive maintenance with multiple facilities.

Offer includes a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off. Requires an Engineering degree or equivalent experience, supervisory background, and Illinois driver's license; pre-employment background check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the maintenance, construction and rehabilitation of wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems, and water distribution systems
• Five (5) years in a supervisory role
• A valid Illinois driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of subordinate personnel engaged in the maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems, and water distribution systems.
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
• Oversees the inspection of all water and wastewater equipment, water towers, metering stations, water and wastewater facilities and ensures the proper preventative and corrective maintenance of all facilities.
• Ensures all employees are equipped with necessary equipment, tools, parts and safety equipment to properly maintain all facilities.
• Coordinates the corrective and preventative maintenance with the operations groups and various facilities; prioritizes and schedules work.
• Assists in budget preparation for all personnel, commodities, contractual, and capital expenses.
• Develops and maintains short and long term plans for the maintenance of all facilities including replacement of major equipment and future capital projects.
• Ensures administrative record keeping and report maintenance on an on-going basis (e.g. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), & IEPA reporting).
• Ensures wastewater treatment is carried out in accordance with specified environmental protection regulations and standards. Keeps abreast of changing regulatory issues.
• Reviews and provides input and comments on plans and specifications for capital projects and approves submittals.
• Develops specifications for bids and E-Quotes for equipment and contractual activities.
• Oversees construction projects and approves pay requests.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

DuPage County is seeking a Manager of Public Works Maintenance & Operations in the Public Works Department. The role oversees wastewater and water systems, directs staff, and coordinates preventive maintenance with multiple facilities.

Offer includes a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off. Requires an Engineering degree or equivalent experience, supervisory background, and Illinois driver's license; pre-employment background check is required.