Public Works Supervisor

City of Hastings; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hastings is seeking a Public Works Supervisor to oversee maintenance crews and support the Public Works Superintendent in planning and managing operations for Hastings' infrastructure. You will ensure timely, high-quality service to residents and coordinate with the Standby Duty operator for after-hours support.

Ideal candidates have extensive public works experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and safety standards across water, sewer, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Eight years of progressively responsible maintenance/public works experience; three years on municipal water, sewer, stormwater.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Must obtain MN LTAP Roads Scholar or APWA-MN certificate within three years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Public Works Maintenance crews.
• Assist Public Works Superintendent in planning, developing and managing maintenance programs.
• Be available for after-hours Standby Duty and coordinate with standby operator.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Record keeping

Reading drawings

Autonomous work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

APWA-MN Roads Scholar or MN LTAP Roads Scholar

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

This position provides direct supervision of Public Works Maintenance crews. The Public Works Supervisor assists the Public Works Superintendent in planning, developing, and managing operational and maintenance programs that will ensure the highest level and efficient means of service to the residents of Hastings.

Operations and maintenance of City utilities and infrastructure is a 24-hour per day responsibility. Accordingly, the Public Works Department assigns after-hours response duties to a Standby Duty operator. The Public Works Supervisor is expected to be available after hours to assist the Standby Duty operator by providing them direction, answering questions, contacting the public, or calling in other Public Works operators for additional support.

The duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as examples of the types of work performed by employees in this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The City reserves the right to revise or change job duties as organizational needs and job requirements change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in repair, maintenance, or construction work involving Public Works or similar infrastructure, including three (3) years of experience with municipal water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater utility systems
• Demonstrable experience in leading a team and/or project.
• Possession of APWA-MN Chapter Public Works Certificate or MN LTAP Roads Scholar, or the ability to obtain MN LTAP Roads Scholar within three (3) years of appointment.
• Possession of an MN Class D water license and a Class SD wastewater license. Required to attain a Class B water license and a Class SB wastewater license within five (5) years of appointment.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement and the ability to obtain a Tanker endorsement within three (3) months. Required to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s license within three (3) years of appointment.
• Experience actively using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience. Skilled in the day-to-day supervision, performance evaluation, and training needs of employees.
• An Associate’s degree or higher.
• Budgeting experience in local government.
• Experience actively using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or Asset Management Software packages.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used to successfully repair and maintain public streets, storm sewer system, streetlights, sanitary sewer collection system, and a water supply and distribution system.
• Thorough knowledge of the operational functions and capabilities of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment, pumps, motors, and control systems.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational safety precautions necessary to conduct assigned activities safely.
• General knowledge and ability in good personnel and supervisory practices.
• Ability to plan and schedule work so as to efficiently and effectively utilize the personnel and equipment resources available in the department.
• Ability to organize, update, and maintain records of the department’s operations and maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction as-built drawings.
• Ability to proficiently utilize computers for word processing, spreadsheets, email correspondence, and access to utility control system management and data reports.
• Ability to work autonomously.