ROAD CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

ROAD CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
FUNCTION
Performs first-line supervisory work involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of county-maintained roads and
property.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under direction of a higher level of authority.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Provides direct immediate to general supervision of assigned subordinates.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative work such as scheduling of subordinate personnel;
maintains records of road construction, maintenance and repair activities; responds to requests for information or
services; and performs related administrative, planning and research activities; and prepares statistical and budget
information. Prepares reports of expenditures, activities performed and other related required information.
2. Prepares performance evaluations; recommends and initiates disciplinary actions up to and including separation;
recommends hiring; participates in hiring and promotional testing and interviewing; approves vacations and time off;
prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the activities of assigned personnel; monitors reports and
record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and
procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides and
recognizes additional training in the safe operation and servicing of required equipment, tools and materials in
assigned area and methods and techniques of road construction, maintenance and repair.
3. Determines best course of action in the completion of assignments including setting priorities; estimating number of
hours to complete assignments; determining labor required; and determining necessary materials, equipment and
supplies.
4. Checks progress of assignments, verifying adherence to assignment requirements and determining quality of work
performed by assigned personnel.
5. Determines proper and efficient usage of materials, equipment, hand and power tools by subordinates in the
performance of their assignments.
6. Selects and orders required materials and supplies in accordance with established purchasing procedures.
Determines and recommends additional equipment and tools requirements for assigned area.
7. Prepares complete, accurate and timely reports, records and logs.
8. Operates and utilizes various hand and power tools and equipment (light to heavy) appropriate to assigned area.
9. Adheres to and enforces safety practices and procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments.
10. Cleans, maintains and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.
11. Inspects and maintains an adequate supply of materials, equipment and tools required to fulfill work assignments.
12. Conducts various meetings with assigned personnel, such as, Safety, laying out a new project or advising a change in
practice and procedure.
13. Performs related work as required.
WORK CONTACTS
Regular contact with assigned personnel, associate personnel, County Departments, other agencies, vendors, and general
public.
CONDITIONS OF WORK
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Work is subject to varying post or job site assignments and may be subject to call-back, on-call status and overtime and
irregular schedules including completion of work assignments on weekends and holidays. Work is also subject to traveling
and performing work assignments, which includes safe operation of vehicles/equipment and hand and power tools, in
outlying or remote areas of the County involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold
temperatures. May involve performance of moderate to strenuous manual labor in same weather conditions. Involves
exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials. Involves occasional - frequent moderate
lifting of 25 - 50 lbs.
All employees of Mohave County are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security
occurs. All employees are considered to be available for these types of events and will immediately respond, in accordance with
County Emergency Operations Plan, when directed by the Chairman of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors, County
Manager, the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Coordinator, or when directed by their department director/elected
official and/or immediate supervisor. Such call to respond and assist may involve those activities assigned to their regular job
responsibilities and incorporate other non job related duties as necessary and required of an employee to respond to the
emergent matter at hand. An employee’s response to these matters may require the working of unusual, long hours over a
possibility of an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an
accommodation must meet with their supervisor and department director/elected official to discuss their requirement for
response.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Specialized knowledge of:
--tools, equipment, materials, techniques, methods, practices and procedures utilized in construction, maintenance
and repair of roads and property.
--use and care of a variety of equipment and hand and power tools.
--occupational hazards and safety requirements of operation of light to heavy equipment and tasks associated with
the construction, maintenance and repair of roads and property.
--department policies, rules, regulations, procedures and unit functions.
--laws, ordinances, regulations and codes involved in road construction, maintenance and repair.
Practical knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
--practices and techniques of surveying of roads and property and testing of road construction and repair, such as
checking grade of road.
--principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.
--safe, effective operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment and measuring aides used in
assigned area.
--safe and effective operating and servicing of a variety of light to heavy equipment utilized in the construction,
maintenance and repair of roads and property.
--assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to motivate and control assigned personnel
effectively.
--perform work accurately and in accordance with established standards applicable to assigned area such as,
maps, diagrams, specifications and oral and written instructions.
--safely and effectively service, maintain and repair assigned tools and equipment in accordance with standard
repair, maintenance, operation, and safety procedures.
--set priorities; and estimate material quantities, equipment needs, and labor hours required to perform and
complete work assignments.
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--maintain accurate and up-to-date chronological records and documentation.
--establish and maintain effective work relationships with assigned personnel, associate personnel, personnel of
other County Departments, other agencies, vendors and general public.
--fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include occasional - frequent moderate lifting of 25 - 50
pounds, and operating equipment and performing manual labor in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Three (3) or more years successful experience in the performance of journey, advanced journey and/or working supervisor
level work involving road construction, maintenance and repair to include operation and servicing of a variety of light -
heavy equipment and performance of manual activities. OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and
training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License, Class A with endorsements of Tanker and Air Brakes
within six months of appointment to the position. Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY: Labor/Trades
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt (Classified)
CLASS CODE: 7600
RANGE: 02-Rg 16
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 1991
REVISED DATE: July 28, 1998
02/03 Class Validation Study Review: June 28, 2003
REVISED DATE: January 7, 2004
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