7E, Public Works Superintendent Job Description

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• Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to work effectively with maintenance staff, coworkers, residents, developers, and other government agencies. • Municipal Engineering experience is desirable. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, repair manuals, blue prints, plan sheets, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence. OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Ability to operate various types of equipment including tractor backhoe, dump trucks, snowplows, sanding equipment, pickup snowplows, sewer cleaning equipment and street sweepers. • Knowledge of building, equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair including procedures, methods, and tools. • Considerable knowledge of park, street, water main and sewer line maintenance including methods, tools, and practices. • Considerable ability to operate various types of light and heavy equipment. • Ability to perform heavy manual labor. • Knowledge of safety policies and procedures. • Knowledge of water main and sewer line maps. • General knowledge of computer operations. • Ability to understand and work with GIS and its applications to Public Works. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid Minnesota Class B Commercial Drivers License with Tanker Endorsement • Class S-D Waste Water License or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire • Class D Water Operator License or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire • Minnesota Department of Transportation certification for erosion control, grading & base, bituminous, and concrete or the ability to obtain within one (1) year • Valid Class A commercial Drivers License within one (1) year PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.