ROAD CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
MAJOR FUNCTION:
This is responsible administrative and supervisory work supervising County road construction
projects. Work is performed under the direction of the Operations Manager and/or his/her
designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervises all County road construction projects; supervises the building and reconstruction of
streets and roads.
Makes frequent inspections of all highways to determine maintenance needs of surfaces,
shoulders, structures, and drainage facilities; assigns employees to make such repairs. Checks
daily with various crews building, rebuilding and grading roads to ensure that work is
proceeding according to plan and to resolve any problems that may have arisen; makes regular
and routine checks throughout the road system to determine needed repairs.
Plans, lays out, and supervises all work including building and rebuilding bridges; installing
culverts, laying and repairing pipe; cleaning and widening of canals and ditches, as it relates to
County construction projects.
Meets the general public and answers any questions regarding road construction activities in
the area; receives public requests for information and complaints regarding work activities from
the Assistant Public Works Director/Operations; meets public and discusses requests and
complaints with them.
Contacts local officials about maintenance and construction activities in their areas.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work
performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to the position.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform related work as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical
parts, and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals,
and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school and five years progressively responsible administrative experience
in the construction and maintenance of County highways and streets, including three years of
supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the methods, operating rules and equipment of road construction and
maintenance operations.
Thorough knowledge of the types and uses of public works equipment related to street and
highway reconstruction and maintenance operations.
Considerable knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of all
typical public works construction equipment.
Considerable knowledge of the maintenance and repair characteristics of the road network
within assigned district.
Ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out written or oral instructions accompanied
by construction plans.
Ability to train and supervise subordinates in a manner conductive to full performance and high
morals.
Ability to maintain accurate records, reports and logs.
Ability to communicate with fellow employees and the general public.
Ability to use a survey transit and level.
Ability to keep records and make reports.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The ability to use both hands simultaneously while standing or sitting, and required frequent
walking, climbing, pushing, twisting and bending.
Ability to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds or more.
Position requires oral communications.
Also adequate eyesight and hearing (with or without correction) are required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Florida Drivers License required. Maintenance of Traffic Supervisor
Certification preferred. Asphalt Road Certification preferred.
Columbia County residency required within six (6) months of date of employment.
Pay Grade: 38, 125
Exempt-Administrative; Non-exempt
BCC APPROVED: 01/15/04; 08/02/2006; Revised 06/07/2012