Assistant Superintendent of Road Bridge

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values we provide excellent public service seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits retirement plans wellness incentives a great organizational culture and much more! If youre searching for something more than just a job something akin to a calling then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Are you seeking an employer to support your professional growth Then you should join the Road Maintenance team at Johnson County Public Works. Are awesome benefits and competitive wages also important to you Johnson County has you covered! Our benefit package includes medical dental vision long term and shortterm disability retirement plans and flex spending as well as access to many discounts and services.This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities of Assistant Superintendent of Road & Bridge include:

• Serves as the Project Manager for construction projects assigned by County Engineer or Supervisor and performed by county crews including projects such as road construction pavement maintenance gravel road maintenance stormwater drainage pipe installation bridge construction and maintenance signing and marking work zone signing mowing and brush control ROW access management; completes research calculations bencharking and costing for routine and nonroutine projects; writes and submits work orders for project tasks and assigns work to Foreman and the necessary crews; monitors work completion to ensure adherance to standards and requirements.
• Oversees the Road Maintenance divisions ice control and snow removal functions by ensuring effective training programs for crews and snow operations supervisors; enesures compliance with established snow removal plans and updates plans; contributes to the safety of the traveling public through the oversight of safety initiatives; practices observes and promotes safe work and operating methods.
  
• Oversees and maintains customer service requests and workorder management; meets with Johnson County residents when they call in with concerns about improper drainage of their ditches or the condition of their road or any over grown brush and weeds that may cause a safety hazard; writes up service requests; completes research for addressing drainage concerns and prepares drawings of work to be completed; assigns work to foreman and crews; oversees the management of the computerized maintenance database for complete and incomplete work.
• Performs the duties of the Work Place Safety Coordinator (WPSC) for all of Public Works. Attends monthly Vehicle Safety Review Committee and WPSC meetings. Trains department staff on emergency response procedure plans and expected actions. Be prepared to lead department staff through crisis events. Participate in drills and exercises. Coordinate the dissemination of safety training information to staff. Have a designated backup to ensure departmental continuity.
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent and an acceptable driving record are required. Nine years of progressively responsible work in road construction or maintenance including crew supervision and project management. One year of experience supervising leading directing or coordinating the work of other employees.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or Safety Management; One year of experience in the areas of equipment repair and maintenance truck driving paving drainage work and project safety.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

Physical Environmental and Special Working Conditions:

Excessive standing and/or walking: 20

Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Lifting weight: 50lbs.

On call/standby work required.

Safetysensitive job

Weather essential: Department & County Essential

Physical abilities including mobility agility strength dexterity balance coordination and /or endurance.

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.