Highway Superintendent​/Weed Supervisor

Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor

Job Description

Reports To: County Commission

Classification: Non-Exempt

Introductory Period: 6 Months

Self-Termination Notice Expectation: Two Weeks

General Statement of Duties:

• Perform duties as assigned by the County Commission
• Prescribe in Title 31 of the SDCL
• Responsible for the physical construction and maintenance of the county highway system
• Administer of the county highway shops
• Prepare applications and reports associated with Dept. of Transportation programs
• Prepare bid specifications and purchases of supplies
• Prepare and submit annual highway and weeds budget to the County Commission
• Attend highway training and weed control conferences
• Oversee the controlling of noxious weeds in the county
• Conduct spraying and other weed removal activities
• Coordinate weed control activities with other concerned agencies and organizations
• Enforce noxious weed ordinances on behalf of the county
• Assist County Extension Office personnel in publicizing weed control information
• Maintain highway and weed control equipment and vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Develop and/maintain an effective office record keeping system
• Establish/enforce safety procedures for the use of county equipment and control chemicals as prescribed by county insurance company
• Comply with state weed and pest control statutes
• Knowledge of weed control chemicals and the application of chemicals in public right of ways

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Train and supervise all county highway and weed employees
• Oversee the performance of independent contractors

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Must have a valid SD Driver’s License and obtain Commercial Driver’s license
• Must complete DOT Certification requirements for highway superintendents within one (1) year of employment
• Must obtain Commercial Weed Applicator License immediately upon employment
• Ability to calibrate and operate weed control equipment, identify noxious weeds, and determine appropriate control methodologies
• Must be able to meet and deal with the public in a friendly, helpful manner
• Must have good communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to pass a pre-hire drug test and physical

Certification:

I hereby certify that I have read and accept the duties and obligations associated with this position.

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Signature of Employee/Applicant Date