Road Department Road Superintendent

Tattnall County

Reidsville (GA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (employee policy paid 100% by the County)
Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
10 Hours Sick & Annual Leave per month

Job summary

A regional road maintenance authority in Georgia is looking for a hardworking individual to oversee scheduling and supervising for various road projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Class A CDL and have knowledge of road construction and maintenance procedures. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, managing work crews, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role offers a negotiable salary based on experience and includes benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in road maintenance and repair, heavy equipment operation.
  • Preferable supervisory experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of proper road construction and maintenance procedures.
  • Knowledge of proper ditching and pipe laying procedures.
  • Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances and relevant state and federal laws; knowledge of department and safety policies and procedures.
  • Reading plats and maps.
  • Operating tools and equipment used in ditch and pipe laying work, such as a tractor, motor grader, front end loader, and water truck.
  • 5-7 years of experience in road maintenance and repair, heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Preferable supervisory experience.
  • High School Diploma /GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Diligence, prioritization skill, and time management.

Responsibilities

  • Schedules work crews and assigns daily duties.
  • Conducts onsite inspections of work in progress.
  • Oversees the maintenance of County roads.
  • Assists the Project Consultant in the development of road maintenance projects.
  • Conducts onsite inspections of work in progress.
  • Installs culverts, digs and clears ditches, and clears rights of way.
  • Oversees the maintenance of County roads.
  • Assists with the right of way acquisitions.
  • Supervises road maintenance crews and assists in the performance of duties necessary to maintain and repair County roads and ditches
  • Processes paperwork: verifies easements, requests permissions to enter private property; etc.
  • Trains personnel in safety and operating procedures.

Skills

Class A CDL Ga. License
Knowledge of public administration
Knowledge of proper road construction and maintenance procedures
Skills in reading plats and maps
Strong analytical skills
Diligence and time management
5-7 years experience
Supervisory experience
Analytical skills
Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED
Vocational/technical training

Tools

Tractor
Motor grader
Front end loader
Water truck

Job description

The Tattnall County Road Department is currently seeking a dedicated hardworking individual to join our team. In this position, you will be scheduling/supervising employees on various projects in the day-to-day operations. Our ideal candidate should have the ability to pay attention to details, excellent communication, and a focus on increasing efficiency and accountability. It is equally important that they be willing and able to learn new skills and knowledge within the Road Department.

Job Responsibilities and Duties
  • Schedules work crews and assign daily duties.
  • Assists the Project Consultant in the development of road maintenance projects
  • Respond to complaints from the general public.
  • Inspect the departments work in progress
  • Conducts onsite inspections of work in progress.
  • Installs culverts, digs and clears ditches, and clears rights of way.
  • Oversees the maintenance of County roads.
  • Assists with the right of way acquisitions.
  • Supervises road maintenance crews and assists in the performance of duties necessary to maintain and repair County roads and ditches
  • Processes paperwork: verifies easements, requests permissions to enter private property; etc.
  • Trains personnel in safety and operating procedures.
Skills and Qualification
  • Must have a Class A CDL Ga. License
  • Knowledge of public administration
  • Thorough knowledge of proper road construction and maintenance procedures.
  • Knowledge of proper ditching and pipe laying procedures.
  • Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances and relevant state and federal laws; knowledge of department and safety policies and procedures.
  • Skills in reading plats and maps.
  • Skills in operating tools and equipment used in ditch and pipe laying work, such as a tractor, motor grader, front end loader, and water truck.
  • 5-7 years of experience in road maintenance and repair, heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Preferable supervisory experience
  • High School Diploma /GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training a plus
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Diligence, prioritization skill, and time management
  • Health Insurance (employee policy paid 100% by the County)
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • 10 Hours Sick & Annual Leave per month

Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Resume and three references can be mailed to: Tattnall County
Commissioners, P. O. Box 25, Reidsville, GA 30453 – marked Attn: Human Resource, or emailed to
amelton@tattnallcountyga.gov . Applications can be submitted in lieu of resume and are available online at www.tattnall.com .

Tattnall County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Background check and pre-employment drug test
will be required of the selected candidate.

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