Public Works Operations Manager

City of St. Cloud; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan (PERA)

Paid leave

Job summary

City of St. Cloud in Minnesota is seeking a Public Works Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate operations related to streets, refuse/recycling, parking, equipment, and building maintenance.

The role requires leadership to plan, organize, and direct activities across divisions, while managing budgets, staff, and policy development to ensure high standards of service delivery and safety. The position emphasizes efficient operations, strong public service commitment, and the ability to adapt

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, assign and supervise maintenance activities related to streets, roads, alleys, sidewalks and stormwater facilities, including infrastructure maintenance.
• Assist in the management of refuse/recycling, parking operations and facilities, including policy and procedure development.
• Oversee contract management, cost controls, and key performance measures to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with financial tasks such as preparing budgets, work schedules, payroll, requisitions, invoicing, and bidding and procurement.
• Review infrastructure conditions through data and reports, and implement long-term maintenance, repair, replacement schedules and budgets.
• Performs other work as required and assigned.

Job description

The Public Works Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the operations related to streets, refuse/recycling, parking, equipment and building maintenance. The position requires leadership in planning, organizing and directing activities across these divisions, as well as managing budgets, staff and policy development. The manager is expected to ensure efficient operations while maintaining high standards of service delivery, compliance and safety. If you are passionate about public service and eager to contribute to the framework of our city, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, assign and supervise maintenance activities related to streets, roads, alleys, sidewalks and stormwater facilities, including infrastructure maintenance.
• Assist in the management of refuse/recycling, parking operations and facilities, including policy and procedure development.
• Oversee contract management, cost controls, and key performance measures to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with financial tasks such as preparing budgets, work schedules, payroll, requisitions, invoicing, and bidding and procurement.
• Review infrastructure conditions through data and reports, and implement long-term maintenance, repair, replacement schedules and budgets.
• Performs other work as required and assigned.
  

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Benefits

The city is proud to provide a competitive healthcare package which includes single insurance premiums covered 100% by the employer and family covered 90%. The 2025 Family health insurance premiums are valued at an average of $28,400 annually. Many voluntary benefits, including disability and flexible spending accounts, are also offered. See benefit overview for more information on City benefits.

Retirement

An excellent retirement pension plan is provided by the city through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA).

PaidLeave

Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Day and Holiday pay can be found in the applicable employment guide.

Salary

The 2026 base Public Works Operations Manager salary range is $97,941 to$131,672, with the beginning salary of $97,941 based on the current Employment Guide. On January 1, 2027, there will be a 4.75% general increase to all steps of all ranges, resulting in a full salary range of $102,593 - $137,926.

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