Roads Operations Leader: Build High-Impact Teams

Clark County; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County is seeking a Road Operations Superintendent to oversee three to four crews within the Road Operations and Maintenance Division in Kentucky. The role requires leadership across diverse teams, including union-represented staff, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and ongoing process improvement.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, plan initiatives, and guide performance, with responsibilities spanning maintenance, traffic control, drainage, and street signs, while aligning

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years of direct experience supervising and/or managing road maintenance operations and personnel.
• Five years of responsible maintenance work related to road maintenance together with two years of supervisory experience may substitute for the degree and experience requirements.
• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance programs and projects by developing, implementing and evaluating projects, programs and procedures for overall effectiveness and efficiency.
• Works with crew chiefs to plan, develop and arrange for maintenance and repair activities, programs and projects, both ongoing and special.
• Develops, maintains and manages the program budget.
• Identifies and ensures that staffing levels and needs, equipment and necessary supplies are met.
• Establishes schedules for routine maintenance functions to insure maximum service at lowest cost.
• Oversees line staff performance evaluations with input by crew chiefs.
• Interprets and applies union contracts and county policies.

Skills

Supervising road ops

Union contracts

Leadership

Budget planning

Crew management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration or equivalent experience

Five years road maintenance experience with two years supervisory

Tools

OpenGov EAM

Job description

Clark County is seeking a Road Operations Superintendent to oversee three to four crews within the Road Operations and Maintenance Division in Kentucky. The role requires leadership across diverse teams, including union-represented staff, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and ongoing process improvement.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, plan initiatives, and guide performance, with responsibilities spanning maintenance, traffic control, drainage, and street signs, while aligning