Secondary Roads Maintenance Superintendent

BOONE COUNTY GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING and SECONDARY ROAD DEPARTMENT POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Maintenance Superintendent

Prepared By:
County Engineer’s Office

Date Prepared:
November 3, 2017

Date Revised:
May 27, 2026

Approved by Boone County Board of Supervisors on:
June 16, 2026

FLSA Status:
Exempt

• Will be a regular employee of Boone County. Will be hired by the Board of Supervisors and will work under the supervision of the County Engineer.
• Supervises secondary road maintenance employees, mechanics and foreman in maintaining, repairing and constructing county roads, right-of-way and county drainage district facilities.
• Will be governed by the "Boone County Personnel Policies" approved by the Boone County Board of Supervisors.

• Supervises the maintenance and repair of county roads and right-of-way in areas such as blading, drainage, ditching, resurfacing, patching, mowing, signs, driveways, culverts and bridges.
• Uses the County’s work order program to prioritize projects and issues.
• Supervises full-time and part-time secondary road maintenance employees, recommends new hires, trains employees, maintains log of personnel assignments and equipment, assigns projects and checks results, monitors time and work records.
• Supervises maintenance and repairs on county drainage district facilities within the right-of-way.
• Supervises snow removal, sanding, salting and plowing.
• Maintains inventory of materials such as sand, salt and blades for motor grader.
• Calls out and assigns/checks work of maintenance employees in emergencies.
• Supervises full-time mechanic and equipment maintenance and the maintenance of secondary road building and grounds.
• Acts as a public relations liaison between residents and the County Engineer and staff. Advises the County Engineer of problems and/or complaints.
• Responds and addresses issues from residents.
• Develops and presents recommendations to the County Engineer regarding new equipment and supply purchases.
• Supervises safety program for personnel, vehicles and equipment. Assists safety coordinator on implementation of safety trainings.
• Conducts spring and fall meetings for the entire staff talking about our winter and spring operations and safety.
• Develop gravel and rock recommendations for annual hauling.
• Coordinate work and equipment needs between sheds.
• Develop and inspect brush and tree trimming recommendation plan.
• Coordinate with residents on the installation of entrances and aid in the application process.
• Prepare reports, documentation and records related to maintenance activities.
• Submit maintenance activities to the Road Notification System.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the County Engineer.

• Supervises the erection, repairs and replacement of road signs and other traffic control devices on the county’s secondary roads.
• Supervises the application of pesticides to brush and weeds in the county right-of-way.
• Oversees the Shop Foreman in maintaining fuel records and fuel levels.
• Calls in locates for any projects that require digging.

• Communicate on both telephone and FM radio.
• Drive Vehicles (Valid Iowa Drivers License)
• Operate construction and maintenance equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor (lifting up to 100 pounds) under all types of weather conditions.
• Be available for emergencies 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
• Effectively communicate with the residents of Boone County.
• Ability to operate a personal computer/smart phone/tablet.

• Maintains an office within the County Engineer’s Office. Most communications should be conducted using mobile technology like smart phones, tablets, or laptops while traveling the secondary road system.
• Some traveling is required. There are meetings and training courses in other locations.

• Knowledge of all county equipment is essential.

• Knowledge of automotive and construction equipment usage, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of principles and practices used in the maintenance, repairing and constructing county roads, right-of-way and drainage district facilities.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in construction and maintenance activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the department.
• Ability to organize, plan, direct coordinate and motivate a staff of subordinates in the accomplishment of specific goals, objectives and delivery of services.
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and five years of responsible experience in the maintaining and repairing of roads, rights-of-way and drainage facilities.

• First aid / CPR /AED training.