Job Information
Charter Township of Portage Department of Public Works (DPW) Supervisor in Houghton, Michigan
Department of Public Works (DPW) Supervisor
Reports to: Township Supervisor
Hours: 40 hrs. Weekly, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, M-F (overtime, call-out and weekend hours as required, overtime must be pre-approved).
Pay/Classification: Hourly, Non-exempt. Based on qualifications and prior experience and established by Board of Trustees.
Benefits: Group health insurance, retirement plan, vacation, sick pay, and holiday pay.
Job Summary: Responsible for supervision and management of the DPW staff, overseeing operation/repair and maintenance of Township buildings, grounds, water and sewer systems, and equipment. Has daily supervisory responsibility for DPW workers, temporary workers, summer workers, community service assignees plus personnel from other work programs. Works closely with the Forest Hill Cemetery Sexton and crew. Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordination of public works functions. Responsible for the safety, mentoring, and well-being of employees and other voluntary or non-voluntary personnel. Counsels DPW employees and conducts annual personnel employment evaluations. Utilizes township infrastructure for email responses and cell phone inquiries. Responds to public inquiries regarding water and sewer systems within 24 hours. Conducts research for supplies and orders parts according to township purchasing policies. Utilizes computer, Internet, and cloud-based resources set forth by the township. Completes permitting and reporting on-line.
Work Conditions: Work is often outdoors in harsh weather conditions. Work requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, stretching, lifting of up to 75 lbs., and operation of heavy equipment. Works in confined spaces. Work requires using assigned technology in both an office setting and outdoors.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School graduate or GED.
- Three to five years of previous experience as a supervisor or commensurate supervision training.
- Three to five years of experience in operation of heavy equipment.
- One to three years of experience working with water and sewer systems.
Required Certifications:
- Current Michigan Driver's License and appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL-Class B).
- Current Waterworks Operation Certification Level F-3 through the Michigan Rural Water Association.
- Current EGLE Water Operator's License.
- Welding certification or equivalent knowledge from prior employment experience.
Desired Qualifications/Certifications:
- Post-high school education or certifications.
Job Duties:
Plans, organizes, and directs department operations.
Meets with Township Supervisor weekly to prioritize and schedule upcoming projects and communicates with DPW staff.
Attends Township Board meetings and submits monthly DPW reports.
Meets with peer agencies and governmental units regarding public work projects.
Attends safety conferences, workshops, and seminars for continuing education and certification as required.
Assesses DPW operations, staffing levels, facilities, existing parts inventory, future equipment, capital needs; makes recommendations to the Township Supervisor.
Purchases materials/supplies for DPW activities utilizing the Township Purchasing Policy.
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