Vienna Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works provides various maintenance services and develops infrastructure improvement projects for the Town of Vienna.

About
The Department of Public Works’ mission statement is: "…to provide focus on transportation, the environment and capital investment as well as provide continuous operations and maintenance in these areas."

Functions
In general, the Department of Public Works:
 * Collects trash, recycling, and leaves, and provides special pick-ups for residences and non-profit organizations;
 * Delivers mulch;
 * Maintains town-owned buildings, vehicles, equipment, public utilities, roads, and sidewalks;
 * Reviews building plans with Planning and Zoning;
 * Issues permits for plumbing, erosion and sedimentation, hydrants, and street cuts;
 * Collects bonds and fees.

Divisions
The Department of Public Works is comprised of several specialized divisions to fulfill its mission statement.

General Maintenance
The General Maintenance Division has the following responsibilities:
 * Provide building maintenance for Bowman House, Freeman House, Nutley Street Property Yard, Police Department, and Town Hall.
 * Assist the Street Maintenance Division with leaf collection;
 * Salt, sand, and plow snow;
 * Inspect catch basins and storm water management facilities;
 * Install holiday decorations on Maple Avenue and Church Street;
 * Make, install, and maintain all traffic signals;
 * Repair and replace curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway aprons, and catch-basins.

Water Division
The Water Division is in charge of maintaining 131 miles of pipes for Vienna. Its duties include flushing the water distribution system every spring, checking fire hydrants for proper operation, and responding to emergency maintenance issues.

Sewer Division
The Sewer Division is responsible for 95 miles of sewage piping. The Division maintains this system by completing daily  tasks and cleaning and inspecting each sewage main every four years.

Meter Division
The Meter Division ensures Vienna’s water quality by reading all water meters four times a year and conducting the Town’s water quality sampling program.

Street Maintenance Division
The Street Maintenance Division:
 * Repairs asphalt;
 * Collects leaves;
 * Produces and delivers mulch;
 * Maintains traffic markings;
 * Removes snow;
 * Provides special pick-up collection;
 * Maintains drain maintenance;
 * Sweeps streets.

Public Works Director
The Public Works Director serves as the head of the Department of Public Works. The current Director is Dennis Johnson, P.E.