Operations Supervisor - Highway

Job Posting End Date:

10-21-2025

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Summary:

The Operations Supervisor is one of a team of five supervisors responsible for leading department staff and overseeing daily operations related to general road maintenance and the winter maintenance program. Together, the supervisory team shares responsibility for department-wide functions such as permit administration, materials management, staff training, and operational coordination. Work is performed under the direction of the Operations Manager and Highway Commissioner.

Examples of Work Performed:

The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Highway Maintenance & Construction (State and County)

• Provides organizational leadership and partners with management to implement strategies for continuous improvement of agency services.

• Participates in management and supervisory meetings; collaborates with the team to develop work plans and lead organizational change.

• Schedules, coordinates, and oversees county road maintenance, repair, and construction, as well as the winter maintenance program.

• Supervises projects including tree and brush clearing, grading, culvert replacement, minor asphalt paving, and other municipal or intergovernmental work.

• Develops daily work schedules, assigns equipment and personnel, and provides on-site direction regarding work practices and traffic control.

• Conducts field inspections to ensure quality standards, safety compliance, and adherence to departmental policies.

• Participates in employee evaluations, approves leave, conducts disciplinary actions, and assists in interviewing and hiring.

• Coordinates contract work and quality control; attends preconstruction meetings; arranges specialized equipment rentals and subcontracted work as needed.

• Estimates and coordinates delivery of materials for maintenance and construction projects; maintains material and inventory records.

• Implements and oversees traffic control plans following MUTCD Part 6 standards; ensures proper use of signage, barricades, and safety devices.

• Maintains records of Diggers Hotline locate requests and associated work.

• Monitors utility work.

• Supervises the winter maintenance program on a rotating schedule (on-call one day per week year-round and every fifth weekend); manages response to snow and ice events and deploys appropriate staff and equipment.

Financial Responsibilities

• Obtains price quotes and purchases materials in accordance with County procurement procedures.

• Maintains spreadsheets and reports to track material usage, costs, labor, equipment, and reimbursements.

• Reviews employee timesheets for accuracy and ensures correct project coding.

• Prepares cost estimates for municipal or inter-county projects (e.g., culvert installations, patching, ditching, lane wedging).

• Prepares and submits bids for PBM (Performance-Based Maintenance) projects.

• Reviews and files scale tickets and monthly reports.

Miscellaneous Duties & Record Keeping

• Investigates and resolves complaints or concerns regarding roadway conditions, drainage, brush, or other maintenance issues.

• Schedules and supervises repair or replacement of signs, mailboxes, guardrails, and other roadside infrastructure.

• Responds to emergencies such as washouts, floods, and traffic incidents; coordinates labor and traffic control as needed.

• Attends DOT and preconstruction meetings related to road and bridge maintenance.

• Completes and/or reviews various reports, including accident investigations, storm reports, brine usage, anti-ice logs, and monthly scale reports.

• Processes property damage claims and ensures required documentation is complete.

Shop and Material Oversight

• Provides supervision and support for employees across all five shop locations, including both State and County staff.

• Ensures shop supply needs are met and that facilities and equipment are kept clean and organized.

• Monitors material inventories (salt, sand/salt mix, asphalt patch material, etc.).

• Ensures timesheets, charge-out sheets, and storm reports are collected promptly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in road construction or maintenance required.

• Supervisor