Public Works Superintendent

Job Summary - To apply visit: https://www.cityofgrainvalley.org/careers/

The Public Works Maintenance Superintendent oversees the operations and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, including water systems, sewer systems, streets, signage, snow removal, and stormwater systems. This role manages personnel, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient service delivery and compliance with safety and operational standards.

Essential Functions

• Supervision and Leadership
• Lead, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Public Works Division personnel.
• Provide team leadership to foster accountability, professional growth, and effective teamwork.
• Coordinate work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient operations.

Safety and Compliance

• Oversee and coordinate the City’s Work Safety Program, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory reporting requirements and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

Operations Management

• Direct and oversee the maintenance and construction of municipal infrastructure, including water distribution systems, sewer systems, streets, signage, traffic signals, snow removal, and stormwater systems.
• Coordinate meter reading schedules with the Utility Billing Clerk.
• Respond to public complaints and inquiries, directing work or providing answers as needed.

Budget Management

• Prepare and manage the annual budget for transportation, water, and sewer funds.
• Authorize the procurement of materials, parts, and equipment to support operations.
• Prepare reports on equipment usage, materials, and expenditures.

Strategic Planning and Communication

• Assist in identifying, adopting, and scheduling capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate with external departments and engage in community promotion and education initiatives.
• Prepare and present activity reports to the Community Development Director.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the Public Works Division.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid State of Missouri Class A Commercial Driver's License required
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in related field
• Must have a current “DS3 water operator's license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months

Preferred Qualifications

• General facilities maintenance knowledge
• Pertinent water and sanitary certifications
• Associates degree in related field preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.58 - $33.57 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Grain Valley, MO 64029 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grain Valley, MO 64029: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $34