As the result of an anticipated retirement, effective late March of 2026, the City of ATKINS, IOWA, is now accepting resumes for a full-time Public Works Director/Water/Wastewater Superintendent. This position will provide supervisory oversite for the daily operations of the Public Works Department, as well as overseeing all aspects of the City’s Water and Wastewater facilities.

 

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement Iowa driver’s license; Grade II Water /Distribution certificate; Grade III Wastewater Treatment certificate or ability to obtain in timely manner upon employment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and public relations skills.
• For emergencies and snow removal, the required maximum response time to work is 30 minutes.
• Continued education and training in public works, safety and license requirements.
• Competent in the operation of computers and computer equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and operations related to water, sewer, streets, storm water, snow removal, building maintenance, and parks.
• Additional knowledge of standard budgetary, supervisory, and management of public works planning concepts and practices.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen.

 

Wage range from $42.00 to $45.00 per hour DOQ.

Anticipated start date preferably not later than March 1, 2026.

Benefits available include medical insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and IPERS retirement benefit. 

A full job description may be picked up at City Hall, 480 3rd Avenue, Suite #2, Atkins, Iowa, or downloaded from our website at: www.cityofatkins.org

Submit your cover letter, resume and 4 professional references to: Scott Flory, City Administrator via email by clicking apply now. 

Materials are requested by January 21, 2026, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Atkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer.