Roads Superintendent

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to help build the Town of Hochatown’s Public Works and Roads Division from the ground up. Under the direction of the Town Administrator, the Roads Superintendent is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the Town’s roadway maintenance, transportation infrastructure, right‑of‑way management, drainage systems, construction projects, and assisting the Town Administrator with long‑term capital planning.

Receives direction from the Town Administrator.

Exercises direct supervision over all Roads/Public Works personnel, contractors, seasonal workers, and any administrative staff assigned to the Roads Division.

• Establish operational standards for all Town roads, rights‑of‑way, drainage systems, signage, vegetation control, culverts, and easements.
• Develop and manage the annual Roads Division budget, including staffing, equipment, materials, contracts, and long‑term capital needs.
• Coordinate and oversee daily roadway maintenance activities such as asphalt repair, gravel maintenance, ditching, drainage improvements, tree and brush clearing, and snow/ice response.
• Conduct routine inspections of Town roads to identify hazards, deterioration, and infrastructure needs.
• Create and maintain a systematic road rating and classification system to prioritize projects and allocate the budget.
• Plan, manage, and oversee municipal road construction projects, including contractor coordination, bid specifications, timelines, and quality control.
• Lead the Town’s roadway response during storms, flooding, winter weather, and emergency incidents that impact transportation routes.
• Coordinate with Fire, Police, OEM, McCurtain County, ODOT, Choctaw Nation, and utility providers to manage hazards and ensure safe access.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations related to roadway construction, ADA accessibility, stormwater, environmental standards, and right‑of‑way management.
• Serve as the primary public contact for road‑related concerns, providing timely and professional responses.
• Communicate proactively with residents, businesses, short‑term rental owners, and visitors about road closures, maintenance schedules, and major projects.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate roads personnel; foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and high‑quality service delivery.

• Develop and implement policies, standard operating procedures, and maintenance schedules for all Town roads, rights‑of‑way, drainage systems, signage, vegetation control, culverts, and easements.
• Establish long‑term capital improvement strategies, including road reconstruction, surfacing, drainage upgrades, and traffic safety enhancements.
• Recommend and implement roadway standards that align with best municipal practices and Oklahoma statutes.

• Conduct routine inspection of Town roads to identify hazards, deterioration, and infrastructure needs.
• Develop a systematic road rating and classification system to prioritize projects and budget allocation.

• Prepare, recommend, and manage the annual Roads Division budget, including staffing, equipment, materials, contracts, and long‑term capital needs.
• Oversee procurement of equipment, vehicles, culverts, materials, and supplies; ensure cost‑effective operations.
• Maintain accurate records, work orders, inventories, and preventive maintenance schedules.

• Plan, manage, and oversee municipal road construction projects, including contractor coordination, bid specifications, timelines, and quality control.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, utility companies, and developers to ensure compliant infrastructure development.
• Support subdivision review and development processes by providing technical recommendations to the Town Administrator, Planning Commission, and Board of Trustees.

• Lead the Town’s roadway response during storms, flooding, winter weather, and emergency incidents impacting transportation routes.
• Coordinate with Fire, Police, OEM, McCurtain County, ODOT,…