Public Works Supervisor

City of Murphy•Murphy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Murphy Public Works Department seeks to add a Public Works Supervisor to its dynamic team! As our Public Works Supervisor, under direction of the Public Works Superintendent, you will oversee and coordinate operations and maintenance activities for the water, wastewater, streets, and stormwater divisions. You will schedule and supervise day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient resources utilization. You will also be required to evaluate performance and support professional development of all Public Works employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Five (5) years combined experience in street maintenance, repair or construction; water distribution and/or wastewater collection maintenance and/or repair; or experience with light to heavy construction equipment operation
Current Class “C” Water Distribution License as issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Current Wastewater Collection II License as issued by TCEQ
Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License with a Tankers Endorsement
Driving record must be in compliance with City policy

Nice To Haves

May be required to pass a drug screen and/or pre-employment job performance assessment
May be required to lift up to eighty (80) pounds of equipment multiple times per day
May be required to attend meetings or special events.
May work extensive hours and must respond within forty-five (45) minutes to an on-call or emergency callback, as required

Responsibilities

Ensures daily tasks assigned are carried out by the crew s.
Assists Public Works Superintendent in planning, scheduling and implementing construction, maintenance and operation activities to provide quality water, wastewater, street and drainage services
Utilizes the city’s computerized maintenance management and work order system to track and log work performed on a daily basis
At times , performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects, including but not limited to pavement cutting, concrete repair, ditch digging, manhole and sewer line cleaning, main and service line repair, laying sod and backfilling open trenches.
Services water supply pumps, sewer lift stations pumps and dewatering trash pumps.
Responds to customer complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; sewer leaks, sewer backups, odors, etc.
Operates, repairs, and maintains various equipment and vehicles (such as tractors, mowers, front end loader and backhoe, skid steer loader, rollers, and other vehicles, etc.)
Performs handwork in field when needed
Loads and unloads trucks and equipment or materials
Patches pot holes
Cuts brush, mows high grass, weeds, and cleans around street intersections
Performs routine and daily maintenance tasks on assigned equipment to include fluid levels check, lubrication point check, tire pressure check, cleaning filters and screens, cleaning of wind shields, and general washing
Inspects equipment to ensure road worthiness by checking the operation and presence of all lights, horns, braking systems, wipers, road hazard equipment, securing loads and other items required by the Department of Transportation before allowing equipment onto public roads
Adheres to stand-by schedule as assigned for emergency repairs at night and weekends
Adheres to departmental, personnel, safety rules and regulations, as listed in the Personnel and Administrative Regulations Manual
Identifies hazards and liability exposure and immediately reports to Superintendent
Assists in training Maintenance Worker I's and II's to increase their skills in the safety, maintenance, construction and repair of water, wastewater and storm drainage systems.
Assists in locating gas, telephone, power, cable television, water, and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
Evaluate employee performance and assists in selecting new employees
Directs inquiries and concerns of the general public to the Superintendent

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits package
Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
3 weeks of Vacation and Sick leave per year (with additional accruals after 5 years of service).
14 paid holidays.
City-paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary up to $100K
City-paid disability insurance
$7 Longevity pay
Education Assistance Program
Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Childcare assistance
A positive and collaborative work environment