Public Works Director Jobs

Mississippi Municipal League

Location:
United States, Horn Lake

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Purpose of Position: To direct and oversee all areas of public works, including streets, water, sewer, sanitation, brush/litter, and the city shop. Job Context: The Public Works Director is a full-time, permanent position in the Public Works Department. The immediate supervisor for the position is the Mayor. The person in this position is supervised on a weekly basis and directly supervises 30 full time employees and recommends disciplinary decisions for those employees as well. The Public Works Director works regular hours most of the time, with some flexibility when required when the workload demands it. The person in this position always works more than 40 hours a week. There is occasionally night work involved with this position when an emergency arises. This position never requires shift work and the person in this position is always on call. This position is 20% indoor work and 80% outdoor work, which requires work done in all types of weather conditions. This position has accountability for budgetary, safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible. There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials on a daily basis. This exposure includes, but not limited to, battery acid, cleaning fluids, animals, broken glass, vehicle fluids, raw sewage, and various petroleum products. The stress level associated with this position is very high mainly due to staff issues and the public. Physical work involved with this position includes, but is not limited to, lifting, walking, shoveling, digging, climbing, and operating dozers and excavators.

Job Responsibility:

Direct and oversee all areas of public works, including streets, water, sewer, sanitation, brush/litter, and the city shop
Coordinate and direct all street-related issues
Oversee and direct the repair and maintenance of City streets
Make sure that cold patch, hot patch, and crack sealant are used to repair or maintain streets
Oversee the repair of holes cut in streets for the maintenance of city infrastructure
Direct the building, repairing and maintaining of concrete or asphalt shoulders and curbs
Oversee the repair, build up and replacement of manholes as needed
Oversee the build, repair and maintenance of curb cuts for handicap access
Direct the salting and sanding of roads in winter weather conditions as needed
Coordinate and direct all sanitation-related issues
Plan and direct the establishment of sanitation collection routes and the assignment of personnel and equipment
Coordinate the activities of workers concerned with sewage treatment, recycling or incineration plants, and landfill activities of disposal sites
Notify individuals of violations and initiate actions to obtain compliance with regulations
Confer with engineering and other technical personnel to advise and assist in the development, design, and installation of sanitation facilities
Prepare material such as handbills or press releases to keep the public informed of changes in regulations
Coordinate and direct 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
Maintain 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 the construction of drainage systems
Recommend changes in policy, basing recommendations on study of capacity of present facilities, agricultural requirements, crop trends and probable future water needs
Prepare directives to carry out policies approved by the Board
Visit division offices, inspect field operations, and review 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
Review budget estimates and compile and approve estimates for district
Oversee the building and maintenance of rights-of-way and drainage ditches
Supervise the clearing of trees and brush from right-of-ways and ditch areas
Make sure that ditches are cut and gutters and grates are clean
Coordinate all City Shop issues
Oversee and direct light maintenance on trucks
Make sure that vehicles are cleaned and washed, interior and exterior
Oversee the checking of fluid levels- oil, transmission, brake, and wipers
Make sure that mechanical components are greased and lubricated
Inspect vehicles for major problems
Order garage/shop supplies
Order unleaded / diesel fuel for all city vehicles
Maintain a log of fuel use
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license
Valid commercial driver’s license
High school diploma or its equivalent
Hands on experience
Two to three years of experience in this field is required
Four to five years is recommended
Knowledge of proper use of hand tools
Knowledge of proper use of power tools
Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
Knowledge of Horn Lake city layout
Knowledge of Horn Lake water and sewage system
Knowledge of city ordinances, policies and procedures
Knowledge of homeland security issues
Basic knowledge of water and sewer systems
Knowledge of proper grammar and proper use of English in speaking and writing
Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety
Knowledge of federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department
Knowledge of general functions and operations of municipal government
Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
Ability to trouble shoot equipment
Ability to work under adverse conditions
Ability to use radios and other communications equipment
Ability to use standard department equipment properly
Ability to prioritize daily workflow
Ability to work as a team member with other employees
Ability to meet specified or required deadlines
Ability to make decisions within specified time restraints
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, elected officials, other City employees, etc., both oral and written
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work autonomously when necessary
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
Ability to deal with others in a professional manner
Ability to maintain professional composure in heated situations
Ability to follow departmental and City policies and procedures

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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