Road Maintenance Superintendent

Road Maintenance Superintendent – Responsibilities

Under direction, this position plans, coordinates, and supervises the work of the County road and bridge construction and maintenance crews and performs other work as required.

• Allocates workers and equipment to crews and projects, planning and supervising specific placement for effective and efficient accomplishment of work
• Requisition s tools and equipment required in performance of maintenance and construction activities
• Inspects and reviews construction and maintenance work in progress and upon completion to assure compliance with prescribed standards
• Instructs Road Superintendent, Bridge Superintendent and other workers in the safe and effective methods of construction, repair and maintenance
• Investigates, evaluates, and takes or recommends action in response to complaints of hazardous or poor road and/or bridge conditions
• Assists in preparing budget estimates
• Participates in the selection of Road Superintendents, Bridge Superintendent and crew members
• Plans, supervises and evaluates the work of Road Superintendents and Bridge Superintendent
• Communicates with public regarding construction and repair activities
• Coordinates work with other Public Works divisions and other County departments
• May represent the Maintenance Division in the absence of assigned manager

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads; steel, wooden and concrete bridges; culverts; drainage ditches; and related structures
• The operation, maintenance and capabilities of road and bridge construction and maintenance equipment
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other health and safety regulations as they relate to road and bridge construction and maintenance
• The California Vehicle Code as it impacts vehicle and equipment use and transport related to road and bridge construction and maintenance

• The principles and practices of personnel supervision
• The function of streets, bridges and highways not only in the movement of people and goods but also in providing access to property and as a part of the area drainage system
• Topographic maps, road plans, profiles and construction specifications

• Develop, implement and evaluate plans to accomplish construction and maintenance projects
• Estimate resources required and costs for projects and to evaluate expenditures
• Identify and evaluate potential or existing road or bridge problems and to determine action required
• Determine personnel, materials and equipment required for road and bridge maintenance or construction projects
• Read, interpret and explain to others plans, specifications, and profiles used in road and bridge construction and maintenance
• Perform math calculations required in construction and maintenance planning, allocation, costing and in the maintenance of time and equipment records
• Plan, supervise and evaluate the work of others and to train, counsel and discipline subordinates
• Direct, coordinate and instruct others in all facets and levels of road and bridge construction and maintenance work
• Operate modern office automation equipment
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with all contacted in the course of work

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. Example:
Two (2) or more years’ experience in a position equivalent to Road Superintendent in Monterey County.

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.