Public Works Department.

Director of Public Works: Jim Williams

Reports to Edwin Porter, Executive Director of Infrastructure

Department Mission

The Department of Public Works provides essential services to City infrastructure in the areas of streets and sewers and refuse and recycling for the citizens; enhances the quality of life to the community through stewardship of natural resources; and supports City departments by maintaining their fleet of vehicles and equipment.

Department Description

The Department of Public Works is responsible for field services, gas and water distribution, and maintenance and cleaning of the street system. The department also administers and maintains the stormwater utility system, provides vehicle fleet maintenance, and administers refuse and recycling collection and disposal contract services.

The Department of Public Works is comprised of seven divisions: Administration, Field Services, Fleet Maintenance, Gas & Water Distribution, Refuse, Sign Garage, and Streets and Sewers.

Administration Division

The Administration Division oversees the operations of the Public Works Department.

Field Services Division

The Field Services Division is a responsive team that is dedicated to servicing Hamilton residents and businesses with City infrastructure services.

Fleet Maintenance Division

The Fleet Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the City’s fleet of automobiles, trucks, backhoes, mowers, and various other types of equipment. The division is also responsible for insurance claims management, title and license procurement, billing for services rendered, maintaining and operating the City’s on-site fueling station, purchasing new equipment, and responding to emergency service calls related to the City’s fleet.

Gas & Water Distribution Division

The Gas and Water Distribution Division is responsible for maintaining efficient service to customers through 345 miles of water main, 23,000 water services, 24,471 water meters, 2,500 fire hydrants, 283 miles of gas main, 23,000 gas services, 23,597 gas meters, 65 regulators, two gate stations, and other related distribution equipment. Troubleshooters and Customer Service Representatives work seven days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. All other distribution employees work 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays but are available 24 hours per day year round for emergency repairs.

Refuse Division

The Refuse Division administers the contract of a private company for collection and disposal of refuse and recycling for approximately 21,500 residential customers, 112 commercial customers, and all street trash containers. In addition, the private company leases a City-owned Transfer Station for disposal of large volumes of trash and debris.

Streets and Sewers Division

The Streets and Sewers Division is responsible for abroad range of maintenance and construction work in the city. This includes tasks such as street maintenance, street cleaning, leaf pickup, right-of-way mowing and beautification, snow and ice control for 235 miles of streets, maintenance of 91 miles of alleys, and maintenance and repair of the stormwater collection system. The stormwater system consists of catch basins, manholes, and piping; oversight of private and public construction activities to prevent soil erosion; regulation of stormwater quantity and quality in accordance with U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA standards; and management of stormwater utility. The Sanitary Sewer Collection System is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 253 miles of sanitary sewer mains in the sanitary sewer collection system. Engineering personnel plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in the engineering tasks involved with sustaining the sanitary sewer system through asset management, mapping, capacity evaluation, point repairs, and preventative maintenance.