Public Works Superintendent

The City of Cortez is accepting applications for a Public Works Superintendent.

Responsibilities include managing and supervising streets and water crews; assisting the Public Works Director in development of overall operational policy, management, and oversight of operations, and management and construction work performed by the Public Works crews. Trains employees to operate equipment and tools; operates heavy equipment for streets and water maintenance when needed; supervises and hires personnel for streets and water division; monitors expenditures and assists with budget development.

Qualifications are: ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; knowledge in the use of equipment and maintenance of equipment; broad knowledge of streets and water distribution operations, repair, and construction; must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Wage range is $37.96-$57.42. Applications may be obtained from the City’s website at www.cortezco.gov or from the Southwest Colorado Workforce Center, 22 W. North Street, Cortez, CO 81321. Applications can be dropped off at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321 (970-565-3402); at the Southwest Colorado Workforce Center (970-565-3759); or emailed to cortez@state.co.us or to mcashner@cortezco.gov . To view City benefits, please go to: https://www.cortezco.gov/138/Employee-Benefits