Public Works Director

City of Horn Lake, MS•Horn Lake, MS

36d

About The Position

To direct and oversee all areas of public works, including streets, water, sewer, sanitation, brush/litter, and the city shop.

Requirements

Proper use of hand tools
Proper use of power tools
Basic vehicle maintenance
Horn Lake city layout
Horn Lake water and sewage system
City ordinances, policies and procedures
Homeland security issues
Basic knowledge of water and sewer systems
Proper grammar and proper use of English in speaking and writing
OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety
Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department
General functions and operations of municipal government
Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
Being able to trouble shoot equipment
Work under adverse conditions
Use radios and other communications equipment
Use standard department equipment properly
Prioritize daily workflow
Work as a team member with other employees
Meet specified or required deadlines
Make decisions within specified time restraints
Communicate effectively with residents, elected officials, other City employees, etc., both oral and written
Maintain confidentiality
Work autonomously when necessary
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
Deal with others in a professional manner
Maintain professional composure in heated situations
Follow departmental and City policies and procedures
Must hold a valid driver's license as well as a valid commercial driver's license
Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent as well as hands on experience
Two to three years of experience in this field is required for this position

Nice To Haves

Four to five years is recommended

Responsibilities

Coordinates and directs all Street related issues
Oversee and direct the repair and maintenance of City streets
Makes sure that cold patch, hot patch, and crack sealant are used to repair or maintain streets
Oversees the repair of holes cut in streets for maintenance of city infrastructure
Directs the building, repairing and maintaining of concrete or asphalt shoulders and curbs
Oversees the repair, build up and replacement of manholes as needed
Oversees the build, repair and maintenance of curb cuts for handicap access
Directs the salting and sanding of roads in winter weather conditions as needed
Coordinates and directs all Sanitation related issues
Plans and directs establishment of sanitation collection routes and assignment of personnel and equipment
Coordinates activities of workers concerned with sewage treatment, recycling or incineration plants, and landfill activities of disposal sites
Notifies individuals of violations and initiates actions to obtain compliance with regulations
Confers with engineering and other technical personnel to advise and assist in development, design, and installation of sanitation facilities
Prepares material such as handbills or press releases to keep public informed of changes in regulations
Coordinates and directs all Utility and Sewer related issues
Oversee repair and maintenance of water and sewer systems
Inspect and repair water valves in streets
Check water stations and sewage lines on a daily basis
Maintains water wells and makes recommendations for new wells
Establish company policies relating to matters such as regulation of distribution and use of water, operation and maintenance standards, and standards concerned with construction of drainage systems
Recommends changes in policy, basing recommendations on study of capacity of present facilities, agricultural requirements, crop trends and probable future water needs
Prepares directives to carry out policies approved by the Board
Visits division offices, inspects field operations, and reviews periodic reports from subordinates to determine progress of construction and maintenance projects, distribution of water within divisions, collection of charges to users, and status of other phases of operation
Reviews budget estimates and compiles and approves estimates for district
Oversees the building and maintaining of right of ways and drainage ditches
Supervises the clearing of trees and brush from right of ways and ditch areas
Makes sure that ditches are cut and gutters and grates are clean
Coordinates all City Shop issues
Oversees and directs light maintenance on trucks
Makes sure that vehicles are cleaned and washed, interior and exterior
Oversees the checking of fluid levels- oil, transmission, brake, and wipers
Makes sure that mechanical components are greased and lubricated
Inspect vehicles for major problems
Orders garage / shop supplies
Orders unleaded / diesel fuel for all city vehicles
Maintains log of fuel use
Perform other duties as needed