Operations Superintendent

Dodge County•Juneau, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Superintendent provides leadership and management for assigned staff and oversees operational activities related to county roads, bridges, facilities, and the airport. The role includes coordinating scheduled maintenance and construction, responding to emergencies and weather events, monitoring budgets and project costs, and ensuring work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations. The Superintendent also serves as Airport Coordinator and oversees airport plans, projects, records, and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting wage range of $45.94–$50.63 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. from November through March, and Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. from April through October. Work totals 40–50 hours per week depending on workload and weather, and the position may require responding after hours as needed. Work is primarily in a moderately noisy office setting, with periodic field visits and some exposure to outdoor and construction environments. The role requires occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds and includes regular sitting, frequent standing, speaking or hearing, hand use, and repetitive motions; occasional walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and reaching are also required.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of highway and local-government highway maintenance administration, practices, methods, procedures, and related services.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.
Knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes and Transportation Administrative rules affecting town, city, county, and state transportation programs.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as applied to highway, bridge, and infrastructure construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of budgeting, fiscal management, and project management principles and techniques.
Ability to plan strategically and over short and long time horizons; analyze complex administrative issues; define problems, assess alternatives, and recommend solutions.
Ability to research and analyze detailed information, develop department goals, and plan, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
Ability to develop, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, procedures, instructions, correspondence, and department documents.
Ability to prepare, recommend, and monitor operating budgets, including line-item budgets.
Knowledge of management and supervisory practices, including employment recommendations, performance evaluations, time-off management, and personnel records.
Ability to direct and adapt subordinate activities, train and instruct employees, organize and modify work assignments, and reprioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain accurate operational records and work independently and accurately under time limits with minimal direction.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, adaptability to changing priorities, and the ability to remain composed in stressful situations.
Knowledge of office practices and standard office equipment and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to perform required mathematical calculations.
Clear, concise, and effective English communication skills, written and verbal, including the ability to prepare accurate records and reports and understand complex written materials.
Sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations and confidential information within applicable open-records and other legal requirements.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships within and outside the organization.
Ability to work allocated hours and respond after hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop assigned staff; participate in hiring and provide training, coaching, work assignments, evaluations, and recommendations on personnel actions.
Inspect and monitor county, state, and local bridges and coordinate maintenance, repairs, and construction.
Oversee daily operations, scheduled maintenance, construction, emergency response, and weather-related activities.
Monitor weather and road conditions and dispatch crews for winter plowing, salting, and sanding as needed.
Coordinate road construction and maintenance, bridge work, facility maintenance, and winter road maintenance, including responding to related complaints.
Oversee the fuel program and maintain annual permits, fuel records, and tank records for compliance.
Serve as Airport Coordinator; maintain and evaluate airport security, emergency, and contingency plans and oversee airport construction and development projects and related compliance, leases, accounting, records, and documentation.
Provide technical expertise during emergencies and ensure situations are handled properly and legally.
Assist with departmental and operational budget preparation; monitor budgets, project budgets, and maintenance unit costs; authorize operational expenditures.
Participate in short- and long-range departmental planning, review progress, and report results.
Review and assist with coding timecards, crew reports, invoices, requisitions, and accident repair costs.
Ensure safe work practices and equipment operation, compliance with safety regulations and driving laws, and proper reporting and follow-up of accidents, incidents, and injuries.
Coordinate work with other management personnel and provide backup assistance to other Superintendents as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off available after 30 days of employment
10 observed paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contributions
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Flexible spending
Wisconsin Retirement System participation, including an employer match upon vesting and lifetime retirement payment