Construction Supervisor - Jefferson County; Roads & Transportation

Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified Construction Supervisor for its Roads & Transportation department. Construction Supervisors are responsible for planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of skilled and unskilled personnel involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of various projects. They oversee paving operations, traffic operations, culvert installation, drainage systems, and exercising supervision directly or through subordinate staff. Incumbents in this job are assigned to various jobs by a supervisor who establishes objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and offers guidance in handling unusual situations.

Information about assignments may be communicated through prepared drawings and detailed specifications. The Construction Supervisor is responsible for planning and executing projects assigned, identifying and resolving issues in accordance with established policies, procedures, and accepted practices. Work performance is evaluated through on-site inspections and review of reports.

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$52,624 - $81,640

10/23/2026

Grade 21

Full time

Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified Construction Supervisor for its Roads & Transportation department. Construction Supervisors are responsible for planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of skilled and unskilled personnel involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of various projects. They oversee paving operations, traffic operations, culvert installation, drainage systems, and exercising supervision directly or through subordinate staff. Incumbents in this job are assigned to various jobs by a supervisor who establishes objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and offers guidance in handling unusual situations.

Information about assignments may be communicated through prepared drawings and detailed specifications. The Construction Supervisor is responsible for planning and executing projects assigned, identifying and resolving issues in accordance with established policies, procedures, and accepted practices. Work performance is evaluated through on‑site inspections and review of reports.

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$52,624 - $81,640

• Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Experience in the use of materials and methods involved in at least ONE of the following: heavy road construction, roadway paving, repair and installation of culverts and storm sewer pipes, repair and installation of storm sewer inlet/manhole covers, bridge maintenance and construction, removal of non-native sediments from creeks, installation of commercial grade fencing and gates, sidewalk construction and maintenance, and curb and gutter installation and repair.
• Experience operating medium to heavy construction equipment such as a track excavator, front end loader, boom truck/dump truck, backhoe, bulldozer, roll grader, or asphalt paver.
• Experience in leading crews and participating in maintenance and/or construction (sidewalks, roads, paving, pipes, etc.).
• Experience setting up traffic work zones using cones, flaggers, signs, and other safety equipment.

• Experience leading a construction crew…