Road and Bridge Supervisor

Wichitacounty; Kansas; On-site; USD 56,489 - 69,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

KPERS retirement

Job summary

Rooks County is seeking a Road and Bridge Supervisor to lead the department, manage staff, budgets, and critical infrastructure. The role requires a CDL Class A license, ten years in supervisory/administrative work, and strong communication with the public and officials.

Starting salary is $62,766 annually with longevity increases; county benefits include health and life insurance and KPERS. Applications accepted until Sept 30, 2026; equal opportunity employer; in Stockton, KS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Class A driver's license with endorsements required.
• At least 10 years of supervisory/administrative experience.
• Able to follow directives from County Commissioners.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Must pass Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Able to communicate with employees, commissioners, and the public in writing and verbally.
• Able to complete required paperwork.
• Able to meet physical requirements and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Willing to work more than 40 hours per week and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Managing employees, reporting weekly to the county commissioners.
• Managing a budget and cash flow for the road and bridge department.
• Maintaining roads and bridges in the county.
• Applying for grants and for state and federal funds.
• Communicating with the public and handling complaints.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Administrative skills

Budget management

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work in adverse weather

Physical stamina

Lift up to 100 pounds

Drug and Alcohol Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license

Job description

The Board of Rooks County Commissioners are looking for a Road and Bridge Supervisor.

Resumes can be e‑mailed to the County Clerk at [e-mail] or taken in person to the County Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor of the Rooks County Courthouse, 115 N Walnut, Stockton, KS.

Rooks County is a local county government located in NW Kansas with a population of approx. 4600 and 1333 miles of road and 133 bridges. The Road and Bridge Department office is located in Stockton.

This is a full‑time exempt position. Benefits include County paid health and life insurance, and KPERS. Starting salary is $62,766 annually with longevity increases at regular intervals.

Responsibilities

Managing employees, reporting to the county commissioners weekly, managing a budget and cash flow, maintaining roads and bridges in the county, applying for grants, applying for state and federal funds, and effectively communicating with the public and handling complaints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Class A – CDL driver’s license with required endorsements
• 10 years of experience in supervisory and administrative field
• Ability to follow County Commissioners Directives
• Exhibit administrative skills
• Pass and comply with required Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work and communicate with employees, commissioners and general public both verbally and written
• Ability to fill out required paperwork
• Ability to pass the physical requirements of the position
• Ability to work flexible hours and to work more than 40 hours per week
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds as needed

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026.

Rooks County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.