Now Hiring! DPW Water Maintainer (Full-time)

HELP WANTED City of Olean DPW The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time position of Water Maintainer.   Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission state that applicants must have at least one year of experience as a plumber’s helper or two years as a laborer in the maintenance of a water distribution system.   Candidates for this position must…

Mayor’s Press Release – Mayor Aiello Honors Volunteers

Mayor Aiello Honors City Volunteers Patrick and Kathy Driscoll Presented a Key to the City of Olean November 7, 2023–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Numerous volunteers who serve the City were invited to attend. Guests represented the Litter Control Group, the Downtown Olean Beautification Group,…

Mayor’s Press Release – City of Olean Looking for Volunteers to Shovel Walks

City of Olean Looking for Volunteers to Shovel Walks November 6, 2023—Olean—The City of Olean would like to appeal to residents and service organizations to help those in our neighborhoods who have trouble removing snow from their sidewalks. In previous years the City compiled a list of volunteers willing to help residents who are homebound or living on a fixed income with shoveling and ice removal. Unfortunately, it has been…

DPW Press Release – Leaf Collection (Second Round)

NOTICE TO CITY OF OLEAN RESIDENTSLEAF COLLECTION The FIRST ROUND of leaf collection is still ongoing and anticipated to be completed during the week of November 6, 2023.  We will begin a second round immediately following completion of the first round.  Leaves only (no tree limbs, branches, ornamental grass, or potted plants) will be collected from the pavement and loaded mechanically into dump trucks for removal. The order of collection…

DPW Press Release 11/3/2023 Milling/Paving Project

PRESS RELEASECity of Olean Residents PAVING AND MILLING PROJECT Irving StreetStardust LaneKingston Drive On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the City of Olean’s contractor, D&H Excavating, will continue with the milling and paving project on Irving Street where they will place the final course of blacktop. On Monday, November 6, 2023, they will begin milling Stardust Lane.  This will involve grinding down the street, which will create rough road conditions.  On…

DPW Press Release 10/30/2023 Water Valve Repair

PRESS RELEASE City of Olean Residents WATER MAIN BREAK – Euclid Avenue The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is preforming an emergency water valve repair on Euclid Avenue. Effective immediately water will be off on Euclid Avenue from Wilson Drive to Monroe Street. It is recommended that motorists take alternate routes.  Thank you for your patience. City of Olean Department of Public Works(716) 376-5650