Operations Superintendent- Highway

JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position is responsible to assist in the leadership, planning, and coordinating for the Highway Department, in collaboration with the Highway Commissioner; responsible for the bridge maintenance of the County\'s road system infrastructure and oversees its operations and crews to ensure essential services are provided to maintain the public infrastructure to provide for public safety, health and welfare. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to County residents and businesses. Directs the work of and manages subordinate staff. Participates in the selection of new employees. Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge to the Commissioner. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Identifies staff development needs and notifies Commissioner of Department training recommendations. Inspects and monitors County, State, and Local bridges for maintenance and repairs. Monitors budgets and organizes repairs. Oversees the day-to-day operational activities of assigned areas, including coordination of scheduled maintenance and construction, and responses to emergency situations and weather events. Monitors effectiveness of operations to provide adequate coverage for responsibilities. Monitors weather and road conditions to determine if/when to dispatch crew members to perform plowing/salting/sanding functions during winter months of snow/ice conditions. Organizes and coordinates road construction and maintenance activities including bridge repair and construction and facility maintenance. Oversees fuel program. Maintains annual permits, fuel, and tank records for compliance. Serves as the Airport Coordinator. Develops, maintains, implements, and continuously evaluates enforcement of the Federally approved security, emergency, and contingency plans. Oversees airport construction and development projects, including; compliance with regulations, leases, construction oversite, accounting, record retention, and file documentation. Responds to emergency situations as needed and provides technical expertise to ensure that all aspects of the situation are handled in a proper and legal manner. Schedules and manages winter maintenance of (snow and ice removal) of all State, County and contracted town roads within the County; handles related complaint calls. Assists in preparation of the Department budget as it relates to areas of operations; monitors and tracks budgets as well as project budgets; monitors unit costs of maintenance. Authorizes expenditures for activities, uniforms, equipment, staff, or other operational needs. Participates in long- and short-range Departmental planning; reviews progress and reports results. Reviews, verifies, and assists in coding timecards, crew reports, invoices, requisitions, and accident repair costs. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries. May investigate incidents as assigned. Coordinates work needs with other management personnel. Provides backup assistance to other Superintendents, as needed. Other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Three years\' previous supervisory experience. Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, forklift certification, first aid, and CPR, may be required upon hire based upon as ignment of equipment. Must successfully pass criminal background check. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://gusea1p01.rec.pro.ukg.net/DOD1000DODGE/