Public Works Division Head
Bill Walter

Public Works Service Center
1001 Long Lake Avenue
Alpena, Michigan
49707

Phone:   (989) 354-1780
Fax:  (989) 354-1799
Email:  billw@alpena.mi.us

Directs, supervises, and coordinates the activities of crews assigned to the mainenance, repair and construction of streets, sewers, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, parks and grounds maintenance, and the repair and servicing of equipment.

Provides oversight to contractors engaged by the City to complete public works projects. Conducts field/project inspections to ensure the quality and efficency of the department.

Coordinates the department's involvement in the preparation and resource allocation for a wide variety of community events.

Serves as on-call supervisor. Responds to emergencies and provides information to public works employees working evening or weekend shifts.

Public Works General Duties

Street Systems
Pothole patching
Crack Filling
Sweeping/cleaning
Second Av. bridge cleaning
Snow removal
Provides seasonal tree and brush pickup
Operates compost site
Annual goose control program
Provides maintenance and repair to the City Marina

Parks
Provides lifeguards during summer months
Provides beach cleaning
Provides trash disposal
Maintains grounds and buildings
Provides park set-up for various summer activities

Equipment and Vehicle Fleet Maintenance
Public Works
Fire Department
Police Department
Emergency Medical Services
City Hall
Engineering Department

Maintenance and repair for the following:
Sewage/Storm Water Collection System
Water Distribution System
City Buildings