What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Road Superintendent position at County of Tulare?
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Resource Management Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency (RMA) located at Dinuba Road Yard – Public Works.
Supervise road crews and individuals doing construction and maintenance work in a road district; receive verbal and written assignments; interpret engineering drawings, work sketches, change orders. Plan work to fit assigned priorities; coordinate work crews, equipment and material to facilitate construction and maintenance scheduling; inspect work projects regularly for compliance with established standards and practices; assist the Road Superintendent in planning future road construction and maintenance projects; contact property owners to explain work scheduled adjoining or adjacent to their property; receive and answer public complaints; assist with the district's annual budget preparation; write performance evaluation reports; prepare records and reports on equipment, work projects and accidents; assist with training of employees in proper use of construction and maintenance equipment; schedule safety meetings; and read and apply Federal, State and County safety rules and regulations. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education- - Equivalent to completion of twelfth (12th) grade
Experience- Four years in road construction and maintenance work including a variety of work assignments and at least one year in a supervisory capacity equivalent to that of Construction and Maintenance Worker IV in the County of Tulare.
Knowledge of - Operation of construction and maintenance equipment; methods, materials and procedures regarding new road construction, resurfacing, patching, culvert installation and drainage; effective supervisory methods; basic math sufficient to make computations necessary for construction and maintenance projects; and safety rules and regulations pertaining to road construction and equipment operation.
Skill/Ability to - Read and interpret blueprints, plans and applicable guidelines for construction projects; give clear, concise instructions for work assignments; record verbal and written information accurately and legibly; train new employees in the correct and safe use of a variety of power road equipment; supervise equipment operators and labor crews doing road work; adjust to fluctuating work loads and meet deadlines; maintain good public relations; and settle grievances and answer complaints.
License - Must possess a California Class A Driver’s license. Before an offer of employment can be made, candidate will be required to provide a Department of Motor Vehicle driving report and meet the County’s driving standards.
Salary : $63,285 - $77,127
