Highway Structures Superintendent

Definition and Examples of Work

• Inspects the bridges and other structures, determines repair and maintenance work required and repair estimates for work.
• Directs and provides necessary instruction to subordinate supervisors to accomplish required work.
• Supervises specialized crews for such operations as bridge repairs, building repairs, bridge painting, and toll treadle repairs.
• Determines material, equipment, and supplies needed and prepares necessary documentation to request or obtain such.
• Ensures that equipment is maintained and operated properly and in a good state of repair.
• Prepares budget estimates of equipment and personnel needs, prepares reports of operations, and maintains related records.
• Manages designated team members to include directing work assignments, coaching and development, managing performance, and conducting employee performance evaluations.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
• Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Latitude and Impact of Position

This position exercises considerable independence in work assignments and also works as part of a team, including providing input and problem solving with others to complete tasks. Participates in short and long-term planning. The position delegates to others, provides coaching and training in a formal / informal manner, and is responsible for providing performance feedback and input into all employee status decisions. Negotiation and persuasion is used with internal / external customers and / or vendors. Decision making is typically done independently in regard to decisions affecting the individual and department work tasks, including purchasing decisions up to $500. Successful completion of job tasks impacts appropriate utilization of equipment and labor, operating costs, internal system, customer satisfaction, and external company image / liability.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of the general work environment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATION

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Education and Experience

Certification, License, Registration

Physical requirements

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.

Other Requirements