Perform supervisory and administrative work in planning, organizing, and directing the Road Department. The superintendent is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

• Plan and budget the activities of the Road Department. Prepares departmental operating and capital budgets. Coordinates efforts with county board and other boards/committees. Administers and approves all expenditures, accounts payable, and contracts for outside services.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent, is responsible for the planning, designing and implementation of maintenance and construction procedures of all county roads, bridges and highway structures.
• Will solicit, review and make recommendations of bids for such work, schedule and inspect contract work for compliance with plans and specifications; maintain and recommend replacements of construction equipment.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent, prepare and present to the Board of Commissioners/Supervisors the County's One and Six-Year Road Plan, Annual Report, and fiscal years Road and Bridge Budget. Submit said reports to the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards.
• Establish a time frame for projects and ensures timely completion; review quality of work performed and ensures that work complies with standards; order materials and supplies. Plans the utilization of staff and equipment in accordance with work schedules; orders materials and supplies.
• Represents the department at a variety of different meetings. Responds to complaints, concerns, and questions from the public and other entities.
• Research and apply for potential federal aid and other funding sources available for county road and bridge projects. Maintain projects and programs according to State and Federal requirements.
• Develop and present quarterly safety meeting and training sessions for road department employees. Inspect and document accidents, both employee and public (pertaining to roads). Conduct inspections of road department facilities and equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
• Develop and maintain county-wide inventories and inspection programs including but not limited to signs, culverts, bridges, etc.
• Performs duties on an on-call basis as needed.
• Performs other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.

• Contact person and responsible for the county's drug and alcohol program.
• Represent the department at a variety of different meetings.
• Attend seminars and workshops on a variety of department related subjects.

• Knowledge of routine vehicle and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of general and specialized road and bridge maintenance and construction methods.
• Knowledge of surveying sufficient to read, set grade and calculate quantities for culvert and road construction.
• Knowledge of math sufficient to calculate quantities for armor coat, asphalt and earth construction projects and budget purposes.
• Knowledge of computers to conduct bridge inspections, drainage structure programs, budgets, etc.
• Knowledge of culvert sizing and design.
• Knowledge of grants and federal aid programming and acquisition of funds.
• Ability to read construction plans for maintenance and construction projects and to design projects to meet minimum standards.
• Ability to work with the public, receive and respond to public complaints.
• Ability to develop and annually update long-range plans based on needs and coordinated with adjacent local government units.
• Ability to develop annual programs for design, construction and maintenance.
• Ability to develop budgets based on programmed projects and activities.
• Ability to implement the capital improvements and maintenance activities provided in the approved plans programs and budgets.
• Ability to keep information including personnel records, bid proposals, etc. confidential as access is available to all Road Department records.

• Training in the maintenance, construction and inspection of country roads and bridges. Experience in the operation of heavy equipment used in the construction of county roads and bridges. A valid Nebraska driver's license is required. Nebraska Bridge Inspectors License. Ability to obtain and maintain a County Highway Superintendent License. Prefer applicant to have or obtain a Class A CDL license within six (6) months.