Highway Supervisor

Kenosha County•Kenosha, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenosha County Highway Supervisor Come be a part of the team in Kenosha County’s Highway Division! We are looking for an influential leader responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising field maintenance operations and project activities within the Kenosha County Highway Division. This role directly leads, schedules, and supports the field crews in their daily activities. As an organization, Kenosha County prides itself on engaging in the adoption of new leadership styles, continuous improvement and innovation, and a willingness to invest in new technology to support operations. As a Kenosha County employee, you are provided a very competitive salary and benefit package and have access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of supervisory leadership, employee management, and creating a positive, respectful, and productive work environment.
Knowledge of performance management techniques, including coaching, performance improvement planning, progressive discipline, and employee recognition.
Knowledge of safety programs, regulations, and best practices applicable to highway and public works operations.
Knowledge of project scheduling, work planning, and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of staff, equipment and materials.
Knowledge of requirements related to environmental regulations, licensing, certifications, drug and alcohol testing, and workplace compliance.
Knowledge of winter maintenance operation, snow and ice control strategies and emergency response coordination.
Knowledge of equipment that is used in the construction and maintenance of rural roadways including heavy equipment.
Knowledge of construction techniques involved in the construction or repair of highways and interstates and associated features.
Knowledge of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Specifications along with manuals related to highway construction, maintenance, and traffic control.
Knowledge of scheduling practices.
Skill in leading and motivating staff to create and sustain a positive, respectful and high-performing team-orientated work environment.
Skill in providing clear direction, setting expectations, and holding employees accountable for performance, safety, and personal conduct.
Skill in conflict resolution, problem solving, and facilitating effective issue management.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead, direct, and support highway crews while fostering a positive, collaborative and accountable work environment.
Ability to remain professional, ethical, and courteous at all times.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct maintenance and project work activities.
Ability to develop short-term and long-term work plans.
Ability to monitor and assess performance of others.
Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in highway or road construction such as concrete, asphalt, tree trimming and removal, or operating heavy equipment.
Supervisory experience in highway road maintenance or construction.
Class A CDL with tanker, air brake, and manual transmission endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Some post-secondary education, preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads, plans and coordinates schedules, while supporting and overseeing field crews performing small to mid-size highway maintenance and construction projects including, but not limited to, snow and ice removal, asphalt paving, roadside mowing, aggregate shouldering, weed control, tree removal/trimming, debris pickup, road patching, crack sealing, ditching, culvert installation, sign replacement, guardrail installation, concrete and asphalt paving projects.
Promotes a positive, respectful, and high-performing team-orientated work environment for all staff through open communication, employee engagement, and collaboration.
Promotes a safe work environment, including traffic control, by maintaining, executing, training, and reviewing applicable safety programs, guidelines, and regulations while ensuring consistent compliance with established procedures.
Manages, coordinates, and schedules employees and equipment for snow and ice control operations including plowing, salting, and emergency response.
Assists in development of short-term and long-term scheduling to ensure crews are efficient and productive.
Ensures proper inventory of materials and equipment are available for work scheduled.
Actively participates in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary actions in coordination with Highway Operations Leadership and Human Resources.
Reviews and approves employee’s daily timecards.
Maintains records, reports, and documentation of work performed.
Conducts effective and timely performance evaluations for direct reports and addresses unsatisfactory personnel concerns.
Coordinates with local municipalities, townships, and state agencies.
Develops project cost estimates for outside agency work order requests.
Responds to constituents’ inquiries related to county roadway rights-of-way infrastructure.
Performs and oversees data collection for county-controlled assets in Geographic Information Systems for items such as culverts, guardrails, signs, trees, etc.
Performs other work as required or assigned.

Benefits

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) participating employer
Health, dental and vision insurance
Wellness program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Volunteer Time
Twelve Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance