[Adopted 7-5-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
The office of Deputy Supervisor of Public Works, which individual shall assist the Supervisor of Public Works in performing administrative and supervisory duties in planning and organizing the cleaning, maintaining, building and repairing of roads, bridges, culverts, drains and structures and such duties and responsibilities as created by this article or as assigned by the Supervisor or Township Council, is hereby established.
The Deputy Supervisor of Public Works shall:
A. 
Investigate all complaints received concerning the road system within the Township and recommend such corrective measures as are indicated therefor.
B. 
Assign men and equipment to various road projects when the Supervisor is not available or otherwise assigns such task.
C. 
Prepare work schedules when directed by the Supervisor.
D. 
Inspect road projects underway daily and render such advice and assistance as is necessary when difficult and unusual problems arise.
E. 
Inspect all work upon completion thereof to see that proper procedures and reasonable standards of workmanship have been maintained to the end that desired objectives are achieved.
F. 
Assist with the supervision of the grading of roads and the location and installation of curbs.
G. 
Obtain and supervise the storing, safeguarding and use of Township road equipment, materials and supplies.
H. 
Prepare adequate schedules and direct the operation for all snow removal programs within the Township when directed by the Supervisor.
I. 
Assist with the maintenance of adequate records and files embodying all of the activities within the Department of Public Works of the Township of Lopatcong and submit such reports as may, from time to time, be required by the Township Council for submission to it.
J. 
Perform the duties of the Supervisor when he/she is unavailable, or he/she otherwise directs the Deputy to perform such roles.
K. 
Perform work alongside the members of the Department of Public Works (working supervisor).
The following requirements, together with those which may hereinafter, from time to time, be established by the Township Council, shall be necessary for qualifications and selection for the position of Deputy Supervisor of Public Works:
A. 
Two years of supervisory experience in cleaning, maintaining, building and repairing roads, bridges, culverts, drains and structures.
B. 
Thorough knowledge of the processes used in cleaning, maintaining, building and repairing roads, bridges, culverts, drains and structures and the varied equipment, materials and supplies used in these processes and of the proper methods of caring for equipment and materials.
C. 
Ability to direct subordinates in the effective procedures used in the cleaning, maintaining, building and repairing roads, bridges, culverts, drains and structures and to provide them with needed advice and assistance.
D. 
Hold a certified public works manager license.
The Deputy Supervisor of Public Works shall be paid such annual salary as may from time to time be provided for in the Salary Ordinance adopted by the governing body of the Township.