Job Description
Salary Range: $80,000
The City of Mitchellville is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Director. This is a full-time leadership position responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of the City’s Public Works Department, including streets, water, wastewater, stormwater, snow removal, equipment maintenance, and related municipal infrastructure services.
The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, safety-conscious, and capable of leading staff while working collaboratively with city officials, contractors, vendors, and the public.
Due to emergency response responsibilities, the selected candidate must reside within a reasonable response distance as determined by the city.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Iowa Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement required
Must hold and maintain Grade II Water Treatment, Grade III Wastewater Treatment, Grade I Collection, and Grade II Water Distribution. Or actively working toward certification with a documented plan
Must participate in CDL-required drug and alcohol testing
Must successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Experience operating municipal water and wastewater systems required
Heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience preferred
Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and task management skills required
Ability to work in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks, occasionally lift up to 90 pounds and working in confined spaces and heights
Primary Responsibilities:
Water System Operations
Operate and maintain the City’s water treatment and distribution systems in compliance with Iowa DNR regulations
Conduct required water testing, reporting, and recordkeeping
Maintain water mains, hydrants, valves, meters, pumps, and treatment equipment
Coordinate inspections, repairs, maintenance schedules, and contractor services
Maintain water maps and GIS information
Assist with planning, expansion, and improvement projects
Respond to customer concerns and emergencies
Wastewater Operations
Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant and sanitary sewer system
Complete required wastewater testing, reporting, and permit compliance
Inspect and maintain lift stations, sewer mains, manholes, valves, and pumps
Maintain wastewater maps and GIS information
Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and system improvement projects
Respond to system concerns and emergencies
Streets & Stormwater
Maintain City streets, signs, crosswalks, storm sewers, catch basins, and related infrastructure
Perform snow and ice removal operations
Maintain roadway vegetation and public right-of-way areas
Coordinate street maintenance projects and seasonal decorations
Administration & Supervision
Supervise and coordinate Public Works employees and daily operations
Assist with employee evaluations, scheduling, training, and disciplinary procedures
Ensure compliance with OSHA, CDL, and City safety requirements
Attend City Council meetings and provide departmental updates
Assist with budgeting, annual project planning, inventory, and emergency response planning
Coordinate with City staff, engineers, contractors, and outside agencies
Grounds & Facilities Maintenance
Maintain City-owned grounds, facilities, trails, retention basins, and structures
Perform mowing, trimming, leaf removal, weed control, and general upkeep
Coordinate tree maintenance and vegetation management as needed
Equipment & Fleet
Operate and maintain City vehicles, heavy equipment, and tools
Coordinate repairs, maintenance records, and equipment rentals as needed
Equipment Used
Backhoe, tractor loader, dump trucks, street sweeper, mowing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and related municipal maintenance equipment.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted through the required 10-day posting period. Applicants must submit:
City of Mitchellville General Employment Application
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Applications may be submitted to:
City of Mitchellville
204 Center Avenue North
Mitchellville, IA 50169
or by email to:
Applications are available:
In person at City Hall
By email request
On the City website: mitchellville.org
For questions regarding the position, contact City Hall at (515) 967-2935.
Disclaimer:
All duties and requirements in this job description have been determined by the employer to be essential job functions and are consistent with ADA requirements and are representative of the functions that are necessary to successful job performance. They may not, however, reflect the only duties performed.
Employees in this job class will be expected to perform other job-related duties when it can be reasonably implied that such duties do not fundamentally change the basic requirements, purpose or intent of the position. The City of Mitchellville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Iowa Code Chapter 35C – Veterans Preference in Public Employment:
The City provides preference for qualified veterans and eligible spouses in accordance with Iowa law. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference must provide required documentation at the time of application as specified by Iowa Code Chapter 35C.