Road Superintendent

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret and comply with all Company personnel policies, contracts or agreements, and Country State and Federal regulations.

• Carry out plans for maintenance and construction of all roads, highways and related facilities.
• Carry out a regular maintenance schedule for all equipment within the project.
• Work with Management in developing the budget, and review& approve project expenditures as required.
• Maintain liaison with other departments and State agencies, to work toward the efficient use of personnel, equipment and other resources.
• Develop safety programs, and take individual responsibility for working in a safe manner and in adhering to the Town’s safety policies.
• Supervise the project personnel to achieve top quality workmanship along with employee job satisfaction and high morale.
• Maintain awareness of all weather conditions and provide provisions for necessary extra maintenance.
• Determine training needs and provide training or opportunities for training within time and budget.Prepare bid specifications for materials, supplies and equipment purchases, submit weekly & monthly progress reports, and attend meetings as required.
• Perform related duties as necessary.
  
  

   

Job Requirements:

• Technical diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of related construction or public works experience.
• Knowledge and experience in budget preparation, personnel management, highway and bridge construction and maintenance, equipment maintenance, hand tools, road and shop safety, record keeping, and communicative skills
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads, highways, bridges including safety precautions
• Ability to determine time and materials necessary to complete tasks
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented, and customer-driven environment
• Ability to assign and supervise the work of all personnel in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to read and interpret associated state and federal regulations guidelines
• Assertive and self-motivated
• Ability to communicate well with fellow employees and the general public
• Good reading, writing, math, job planning, administrative, and supervisory skills