Road & Bridge Supervisor
Jefferson County, Colorado
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Job summary
Jefferson County in Colorado is seeking a Road & Bridge Supervisor to lead construction, maintenance, and snow removal for the Road & Bridge Division. You will supervise staff, coordinate safety, review plans, and respond to public inquiries and emergencies around the clock.
The role requires reporting to a shop within one hour, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring compliance with policies; CDL with Tanker endorsement preferred, and 3+ years' supervisory experience in public works.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of experience in construction and/or road maintenance.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Class B or A CDL with Air Brake restriction removed and a DOT medical card at time of hire.
- Tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
- Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct construction, maintenance and snow removal operations for the shop.
- Review engineering plans, respond to inquiries, and ensure safety and policy adherence.
- Manage road and bridge maintenance projects and scheduling of resources.
- Supervise staff, conduct evaluations, and administer routine personnel matters.
- Operate heavy equipment as needed and respond to emergencies 24/7.
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This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
09/13/26
Road & Bridge Division
Supervisor - 1st Line
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This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
The Road & Bridge Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing construction, maintenance and snow removal operations for their assigned shop. This position manages and resolves problems with worksite or staff, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards. Examines road conditions for safety, reviews engineering plans and specifications, and reviews, investigates, and responds to public inquires and public safety emergencies. Operates heavy motorized equipment as needed. Required to respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week and must be able to report to assigned shop within one hour of being called.
- Paid CDL Training
- PPE including Winter Coat, Insulated Bibs & Other Clothing, Hard Hat, Vests, Safety Glasses,
- Gloves, and Ear Protection
- Reimbursements for Safety Toe Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
- Snow Removal Training
- Well Maintained Late Model Equipment & Trucks
- Promotion Opportunities
- 12 Paid Holidays (96 hours) Per Year
- Up to 160 hours Paid Time Off Per Year
- For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.
Before submitting your application, please visit our website for more information on our districts, shop locations, and service areas. https://www.jeffco.us/787/Road-Bridge-Division
This full-time, standard position typically operates on a 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm) during April through (April through November). Monday-Friday (7:00am-3:00pm) is required from December to April. Occasionally the work requires a variable work schedule due to business needs.
Hiring Range: $91,196 - $112,238 USD annually
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.
Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and more. For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.
- Serve as a participant in the division’s leadership team to ensure success in meeting established goals and priorities. Participate in developing and implementing plans, strategies, systems, policies, and procedures for carrying out the division’s mission.
- Receive and investigate complaints, requests or inquiries from the general public pertaining to department services or programs, conferring with those affected and addressing as appropriate.
- Supervise and manage Road and Bridge maintenance activities, operations, programs, and services. Determine and prepare maintenance and program objectives, schedule work, and ensure the availability of resources required to meet the work plan objectives. Manage road and bridge projects.
- Ensure assets, resources, and work activities are managed appropriately in the division’s operations management system.
- Inspect projects, roads, and drainage structures, examining grades and elevations to ensure adherence to plan specifications and accepted engineering standards. Review engineering plans and specifications. Regularly examine the condition of roads and develop and initiate maintenance of work plans to ensure safety of roads.
- Responsible for the project management of maintenance projects and programs, including documentation of project/program duration and resources utilized. Evaluate project/program objectives and document modifications. Confirm that decisions adhere to relative policies and procedures.
- Supervise snow and ice control operations, inspect roadways and worksites for hazardous conditions, quality control, and proper safety precautions to ensure a safe and reliable transportation system for the County’s residents and the traveling public. Manage and resolve problems associated with the worksite.
- Operates heavy motorized equipment and performs general road maintenance work as needed.
- Ensure the various components of the Road & Bridge Safety Management Program are adhered to including the proper use of PPE. Ensure a safe environment consistent with regulatory and organizational requirements and needs. Design and direct emergency courses of action.
- Serve as a Procurement Card Holder, place orders, process, and reconcile P-Card transactions. Purchase and maintain inventory levels of supplies and materials.
- Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day seven days a week. Report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.
- Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action. Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives. Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County. Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures and standards. Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed. Responsible for assisting with the basic development and training of fellow employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
A minimum of Three years of experience in construction and/or road maintenance and the operation and/or understanding of heavy motorized equipment.
High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years old by hire date.
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License for 2 consecutive years prior to hire date. If from out of state, must obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
- Mustpossessa validClass B or A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)withAir Brake restriction removedas well as a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical cardat the time of hire.
- MusthaveTanker endorsementwithin 30 days of hire.
- Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by reporting to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.
- Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
- Experience in a supervisory or leadership role
- Public Works experience
- Milling and Asphalt experience.
- May be required to obtain Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor certifications.
- Outstanding written and oral communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, i.e., Share Point, Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Outlook.
- Experience with Cartegraph / OpenGov
- Workday knowledge or experience.
- Knowledge of the Jefferson County Land Development Regulations & Jefferson County Transportation & Engineering Design Manual
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of infrastructure inspection criteria
- 5 years or more of Asphalt experience
- Complete understanding of the Asphalt Milling and Paving process
- Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
- Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
- In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us
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