City Maintenance/Public Works

The City of Salix Public Works performs many duties vital to the daily operations of our city.  Listed below you will find many of the duties performed.

• Test and monitor all water and wastewater systems for quality and proper operation
• Mow and maintain City park and other City-owned property
• Maintain streets, curbs and sidewalks and coordinate all maintenance activities such as grading, construction or repair
• Maintain city signs, paint crosswalks and parking markings
• Remove snow, ice and debris from streets as needed
• Maintain City-owned buildings and equipment, performing general maintenance work as needed
• Put up and maintain city decorations at appropriate times
• Locate and make necessary arrangements for the repair and/or replacement of water and sewer mains, service lines and manholes as needed
• Complete and file water reports to Regulatory authorities as required
• Flush fire hydrants twice a year or as council directs
• Schedule inspections for water tower, lift station clean outs
• Other duties as assigned