John Ruben Kyle Jones
Estill Springs,TN
Summary
Experienced water utility professional with 7 years in water treatment, distribution, and public works operations. As Public Works Director, managed personnel, budgets, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure projects across water, street, and sanitation departments. Licensed Water Treatment Grade III Operator and Distribution Grade I Operator, focused on delivering technical expertise and operational efficiency in the Water Plant Operator role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Works Director
Town of Estill Springs
Estill Springs, USA
10.2018 - Current
- Direct and oversee daily operations of the Water, Street, and Sanitation Departments.
- Manage a team of nine employees, including staffing, training, scheduling, performance management, and safety oversight.
- Serve as Chief Operator of the municipal water treatment plant and primary distribution system operator.
- Coordinated infrastructure maintenance and emergency response activities, contributing to long-term capital improvement planning.
- Work directly with contractors, engineers, regulatory agencies, and municipal leadership on utility improvement projects.
- Led and coordinated a major treatment plant renovation project in 2022.
- Managed replacement of approximately 2,800 feet of water main infrastructure in 2026.
Education
Technical Degree - Water Operations
Fleming Training Center
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Water Treatment Operations
- Water Distribution Systems
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Public Works Administration
- Infrastructure Project Management
- Capital Improvement Planning
- Budget Development & Management
- Contractor Coordination
- Emergency Response Operations
- Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership & Personnel Management
Certification
- Tennessee Water Treatment Operator – Grade III
- Tennessee Water Distribution Operator – Grade I
- Cross-Connection Control Certification
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A
Timeline
Public Works Director
Town of Estill Springs
10.2018 - Current
Technical Degree - Water Operations
Fleming Training Center