Job Title: Public Works Superintendent
Posted By: City of Belgrade
Opening Date: Jun 3, 2025
The City of Belgrade is hiring for a Public Works Superintendent! The Public Works Superintendent is responsible for the daily supervision and operational oversight of the Water, Water Reclamation, Stormwater, and Streets divisions within the Public Works Department. This position ensures the effective and efficient delivery of essential municipal services, compliance with regulatory standards, and the safety and maintenance of public infrastructure. The Public Works Superintendent leads field operations, manages personnel and department safety, coordinates maintenance and construction activities, and collaborates with other departments and outside agencies.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Education, Experience and Training):
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred; and
• At least five (5) years of experience in construction, maintenance, or repair of municipal related infrastructure; and
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Successful management and leadership experience working in a city, county, or state government.
• Current Class A CDL is preferred but may be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
Special Requirements/Licenses or Certificates:
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a Class A Montana Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be a certified Municipal weed spray applicator or have the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of start date.
• Must possess a Montana Flagger’s Certification or obtain it within six (6) months of start date.
• Required to obtain licensure as Certified Water Operator Class 1A and 3B and Wastewater Operator Class 1C within one (1) year of start date.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checks, driving record check, and DOT drug screen.
Application Deadline: June 23, 2025.
Apply online: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6192709.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US
Salary Range: $94,434.60 - $117,613.67/year DOE/Q
Contact Info
Name: Becky Wilbert
Phone: 406-388-3552
Email: [email protected]