Operations Superintendent

County of Dodge; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Dodge County in Wisconsin is seeking a Full-Time, exempt Highway Department Supervisor to lead a team in delivering safe and efficient county-wide transportation services. The starting wage range is $45.94/hr to $50.63/hr, with a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on maintenance, safety, and emergency response.

The role oversees patrols, budget management, and coordination of highway operations, including bridge work, airport coordination, and winter weather responses.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway maintenance administration.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes and Transportation Administrative rules.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff performance, training, and evaluations.
• Oversees road maintenance, bridges, and construction projects.
• Monitors budgets and prepares department expenditures.
• Manages winter operations including plowing, salting, and sanding.
• Acts as Airport Coordinator and oversees airport projects.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budget monitoring

Emergency response

Road maintenance

Bridge inspection

Job description

Highway Department Central Office Building
211 E Center Street
Juneau, WI 53039, USA

• On-site
• Highway - Public Safety
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: OPERA001515

Description

Status: Full Time, Exempt
Starting Wage Range: $45.94/hr - $50.63/hr.

Hours:

November- March: Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
April- October: Monday through Thursday, 6:00am- 4:00pm
40-50 hours a week, dependent on workload and weather.

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

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.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of highway and local government highway maintenance administration, methods, procedures, and related activities and services.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and necessary safely precautions.
• Knowledge of the Wisconsin Statutes and Transportation Administrative rules as they apply to and impact Town, City, County, and State Transportation program areas.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, and other related infrastructure.