Glencoe, IL – Public Works Supervisor

Why Join Us

Ready to take the next step in your Public Works career? The Village of Glencoe is looking for a Public Works Supervisor to join our team!

This leadership opportunity offers a diverse mix of planning and coordination from your desk, as well as hands-on involvement in the field. You’ll spend much of your time working with the supervisory team to coordinate crews and keep essential Village services running smoothly—from water main repairs and infrastructure maintenance to snow and ice operations.

Glencoe is a community that values your growth as a leader, while offering opportunities to stay closely connected to the work.  If this sounds like how you’d like to grow your career, consider submitting an application today!

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Public Works Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
Salary Range: $113,304 – $158,625
Benefits: Full-Time Non-Union

About the Role

The Village of Glencoe has a full-service Public Works Department with responsibilities for a wide range of municipal infrastructure and broad resident-focused programming that depends on innovative and forward-thinking staff, As a Public Works Supervisor, you’ll plan and direct daily operations while supervising Maintenance Equipment Operators and/or Mechanics. You’ll assign and prioritize work, coach employees, oversee safety practices, coordinate contractors and vendors, and respond to service requests from residents and businesses. You’ll also play an important role during after-hours emergencies, including water main breaks, sewer backups, severe weather, and snow and ice operations. Supervisors participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

Responsibilities at a Glance

• Lead, schedule, and prioritize daily Public Works operations and maintenance activities
• Supervise crews, assign work, evaluate performance, and provide coaching and direction
• Coordinate responses to resident service requests and communicate with residents and businesses
• Direct field operations during emergencies, including water main breaks, sewer backups, severe weather, and snow and ice events
• Promote safe work practices through training, job-site monitoring, and enforcement of safety procedures
• Manage contractors, vendors, equipment, materials, and supplies
• Support hiring, onboarding, budgeting, capital planning, special events, and other Village operations
• Oversee work in one or more operational areas, including water distribution, sewers, streets and sidewalks, forestry, parkways, and fleet

Learn more about the position, including the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions here.

The Village of Glencoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to contact the Administration and Finance Department at (847) 835-4111. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.