What we do

Find out about the services Public Works provides to the city.
Respond. Collaborate. Improve.
Respond. Collaborate. Improve.

Mission

Our mission is to:

  • Build, operate and maintain the public infrastructure.
  • Provide services with a high performing Public Works department.
  • Lead with collaboration and public and private engagement as standard business practices.

Public Works jobs and internships

You can learn about featured Public Works jobs, internships and job events.
See our jobs and internships

What our divisions do

Workers inspect a lifted vehicle.

Fleet Services

We're responsible for the vehicle supply in the City.
Workers emptying trash cans.

Solid Waste & Recycling

We collect garbage, recycling, food scraps, yard waste, and large items.
A storm water pipe emptying into a river.

Surface Waters & Sewers

We maintain the storm water and sanitary sewers systems.
Two workers make repairs to a street light.

Traffic & Parking Services

We manage and maintain traffic signs, signals, lane striping and streetlights.
Two workers discuss a set of construction plans.

Transportation Engineering & Design

We design and manage transportation-related projects.
A snow plow clearing city streets.

Transportation Maintenance & Repair

We complete street and sidewalk repairs and operate snow plows.
A person rides an electric scooter downtown.

Transportation Planning & Programming

We oversee traffic planning with a focus on alternate ways to get around.
A water treatment plant.

Water Treatment & Distribution Services

We treat, distribute and maintain water for Minneapolis and surrounding areas.

Contact us

Public Works

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Online

Contact the Director of Public Works

Address

City Hall
350 S. 5th St., Room 203
Minneapolis, MN 55415
 
 
Office hours

Open to the Public by Appointment