Road & Bridge Supervisor

Jefferson County CO•Littleton, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Road & Bridge Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing construction, maintenance, and snow removal operations for their assigned shop. This position manages and resolves problems with worksite or staff, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards. The role involves examining road conditions for safety, reviewing engineering plans and specifications, and responding to public inquiries and emergencies. The supervisor may operate heavy motorized equipment and is required to respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, reporting to the assigned shop within one hour of being called. Additional benefits include paid CDL training, PPE, reimbursements for safety toe shoes and prescription safety glasses, snow removal training, well-maintained equipment, and promotion opportunities.

Requirements

A minimum of Three years of experience in construction and/or road maintenance and the operation and/or understanding of heavy motorized equipment.
High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years old by hire date.
Must have a Valid Driver’s License for 2 consecutive years prior to hire date.
If from out of state, must obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
Must possess a valid Class B or A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake restriction removed as well as a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card at the time of hire.
Must have Tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by reporting to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.
An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supervisory or leadership role
Public Works experience
Milling and Asphalt experience
Ability to obtain Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor certifications.
Outstanding written and oral communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, i.e., Share Point, Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Outlook.
Experience with Cartegraph / OpenGov
Workday knowledge or experience.
Knowledge of the Jefferson County Land Development Regulations & Jefferson County Transportation & Engineering Design Manual
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of infrastructure inspection criteria
5 years or more of Asphalt experience
Complete understanding of the Asphalt Milling and Paving process

Responsibilities

Serve as a participant in the division’s leadership team to ensure success in meeting established goals and priorities.
Participate in developing and implementing plans, strategies, systems, policies, and procedures for carrying out the division’s mission.
Receive and investigate complaints, requests, or inquiries from the general public pertaining to department services or programs, conferring with those affected and addressing as appropriate.
Supervise and manage Road and Bridge maintenance activities, operations, programs, and services.
Determine and prepare maintenance and program objectives, schedule work, and ensure the availability of resources to meet the work plan objectives.
Manage road and bridge projects.
Ensure assets, resources, and work activities are managed appropriately in the division’s operations management system.
Inspect projects, roads, and drainage structures, examining grades and elevations to ensure adherence to plan specifications and accepted engineering standards.
Review engineering plans and specifications.
Regularly examine the condition of roads and develop and initiate maintenance of work plans to ensure safety of roads.
Responsible for the project management of maintenance projects and programs, including documentation of project/program duration and resources utilized.
Evaluate project/program objectives and document modifications.
Confirm that decisions adhere to relative policies and procedures.
Supervise snow and ice control operations, inspect roadways and worksites for hazardous conditions, quality control, and proper safety precautions to ensure a safe and reliable transportation system for the County’s residents and the traveling public.
Manage and resolve problems associated with the worksite.
Operates heavy motorized equipment and performs general road maintenance work as needed.
Ensure the various components of the Road & Bridge Safety Management Program are adhered to including the proper use of PPE.
Ensure a safe environment consistent with regulatory and organizational requirements and needs.
Design and direct emergency courses of action.
Serve as a Procurement Card Holder, place orders, process, and reconcile P-Card transactions.
Purchase and maintain inventory levels of supplies and materials.
Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day seven days a week. Report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.
Supervises staff in area of responsibility.
Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action.
Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County.
Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.
Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.
Responsible for assisting with the basic development and training of fellow employees.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

dental, medical, and vision insurance
paid time off and holidays
retirement matching
wellness programs
tuition reimbursement
Paid CDL Training
PPE including Winter Coat, Insulated Bibs & Other Clothing, Hard Hat, Vests, Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Ear Protection
Reimbursements for Safety Toe Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
Snow Removal Training
Well Maintained Late Model Equipment & Trucks
Promotion Opportunities
12 Paid Holidays (96 hours) Per Year
Up to 160 hours Paid Time Off Per Year
flexible schedules