What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road & Bridge Superintendent position at Montezuma County?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepares annual budget in cooperation with the County Budget Committee. Responsible for staying within the adopted and appropriated budget during the fiscal year.
- Prepares annual road priority schedule for review by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Ensures that personnel and materials are available to perform public works projects.
- Gathers information on projects and prepares estimates by prioritizing and documenting needs. Prepares construction project lists and submits them to the County Commissioners and County Administrator. Reviews completed projects or projects in progress to ensure that projects are on schedule and that work performed meets specifications. Prepares project budgets and ensures projects stay within budget.
- Attends mandatory Monthly County Commissioner meetings and presents Road & Bridge Supervisor’s report.
- Listens to citizens’ complaints, investigates, and takes appropriate action.
- Informs citizens about projects underway.
- Attends community meetings on behalf of the County. Attends and participates in CARSE, CCI, CDOT, and other groups related to Road and Bridge functions.
- Prepares various reports for state and federal agencies.
- Reviews special use permits.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Excellent public relations skills. Ability to develop project cost estimates. Ability to work as a team member with County Administration, Finance, and other departments and elected officials. Ability to plan and coordinate projects. Good understanding of budgets. Ability to evaluate and purchase products. Keeps current on laws and changes in legislation. Ability to manage and supervise people. The Road & Bridge Supervisor must possess excellent technical and managerial skills to construct and maintain a variety of roads classes such as dirt, gravel, chip seal, and pavement.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work performed in both an office environment and outdoors with exposure to weather conditions, heat, cold, dirt, water, noise, and construction hazards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical effort required to operate heavy machinery. This is a FLSA exempt position. Must be able to work irregular hours when necessary.
Organizational Relationships:
Supervised by the County Administrator. Supervises Road and Bridge employees, including authority to hire, reassign, discipline, and discharge employees.
Communications:
Communicates with department employees, the County Administrator, and County Commissioners. Communicates with town officials, school, and fire departments. Communicates with local contractors, vendors, and the general public.
Summary
As a Road & Bridge Superintendent, you will oversee construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Your role will involve utilizing core skills in construction management, project scheduling, and budgeting to maintain high standards of quality and safety. Your ability to manage public relations and supervise teams will be essential in fostering collaboration and achieving project goals. Join us to lead impactful infrastructure projects that benefit the community.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $101,000.00 - $109,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $101,000 - $109,000