Roads & Public Works Supervisor

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a supervisor for public works to oversee road construction, maintenance, and sign/marking programs. The role involves coordinating with multiple crews, external partners, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

The position requires leadership, safety compliance, and the ability to respond to citizen concerns and weather-related events affecting road conditions.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of road or drainage construction or maintenance or related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must be on 24-hour call, as needed.
• Must work a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, coaching, disciplining, and completing employee performance evaluations.
• Inspects, coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress.
• Inspects and verifies completed work assignments daily; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Plans, develops, organizes and evaluates public road construction, road maintenance, property maintenance and signs and markings programs for compliance to standards and regulations and recommends modifications and improvements.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning the daily operation, use of signs and markings, and all construction equipment and materials.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a supervisor for public works to oversee road construction, maintenance, and sign/marking programs. The role involves coordinating with multiple crews, external partners, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

The position requires leadership, safety compliance, and the ability to respond to citizen concerns and weather-related events affecting road conditions.