Roadmaster, Lancaster Township, Butler County, PA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the administrative direction of the Township Manager, this employee manages all functions of the Township Road Department: including employees working within the Department, maintenance of equipment, routine road maintenance, and capital projects within township road rights of way and property. The Roadmaster shall be responsible for performing the duties set forth in Section 2302 of the Second-Class Township Code in a manner consistent with policies and plans adopted by the Board of Supervisors and as assigned by the Township Manager. The Roadmaster’s work is reviewed through field inspections, reports, conferences, and through results obtained.

The Roadmaster may also function as a code enforcement officer, by documenting property maintenance, grading, and similar issues (excluding zoning and building code permitting violations), conversing with property owners, assisting with the drafting violation notices, and attending hearings before the magisterial district judge.

The Roadmaster, under the direction of the Township Manager, shall provide for inspection of road paving and construction, and new road and infrastructure construction within subdivisions and land developments in the Township.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Supervisors and the Township Manager.

Conducts routine review of Township roads, facilities, and associated infrastructure including but not limited to drainage, pavement conditions, and right of way obstructions. The Roadmaster makes subsequent and resulting recommendations to the Township Manager regarding capital repairs and improvements.

The Roadmaster utilizes his knowledge of road and equipment conditions to plan weekly work schedules and projects within the Department, assigning tasks AND PERFORMING WORK accordingly.

Monitors the use of salt and antiskid and makes recommendations for future purchases.

Create and assign routes for winter maintenance in consideration of new streets and plans.

Provide for code enforcement of township ordinances excluding the Uniform Construction Code and Zoning Ordinances (chiefly grading and property maintenance) including but not limited to documentation of violations, drafting enforcement notices, and tracking of complaint resolutions.

Maintain and update project management software in relation to assigned tasks and Road Department tasks and assignments to Road Department staff.

Plan and direct the execution of safety zones at construction projects.

Perform labor to assist personnel in the completion of departmental duties and tasks to ensure timely and efficient completion. Labor shall include but not be limited to operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment, traffic control and flagging, winter road maintenance, and basic labor tasks.

Directs and coordinates all activities, and operations of the Road Department.

Acts as immediate supervisor to members of the Road Department.

Directs, reviews, and finalizes the preparation of the budget submission for the Road Department; reviews and controls expenditures of appropriations; determines need for new equipment or manpower and makes recommendations to the Township Manager through budget requests; and determines the need for capital expenditures and makes recommendations through budget requests The Roadmaster possesses authority to cause purchases of equipment and supplies within department allocations and subject to applicable State and Township laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Monitor and maintain records and logs, including those prepared by subordinate personnel.

Appears before the Board of Supervisors, when requested, regularly scheduled monthly meetings of the Board to present reports, explain departmental activities, plans and requests for material and equipment. Attends such other Township meetings as directed by the Township Manager.

Attends training sessions as necessary including but not limited to safety training, flagger training, and annual right-to-know training.

Fulfils supervisory responsibilities as detailed below.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all the essential functions of an equipment operator. Supervise, and perform, where necessary, mechanical repairs and maintenance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is supervisory work directing the operations of the Road Department by maintaining oversight over the Road Department and its crew, including (but not limited to):

1. Preparation of work schedules and assignments.

2. Review and approval of prescheduled vacation requests of Road Department Staff.

3. In consultation with the Township Manager, evaluation, and discipline of staff.

4. Training of staff.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of experience managing or acting as a foreman in a similar department or private operation.

Language Skills:

Basic knowledge of the English language, spelling, and punctuation.

Ability to prepare written reports.

Mechanical and Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts at a level sufficient to properly estimate material needs and purchases for public works projects.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to diagnose, repair or direct the repair of, and maintain Township Road Department Equipment and truck fleet.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certification, Licenses, Registrations:

Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's and Commercial Driver’s license Class A with air brakes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is very physically demanding and strenuous work under tasks that may require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy loads. Flexibility is important because of the need to enter and exit vehicles and equipment frequently, inspect buildings, climb over and around obstacles, suddenly move out of the way of dangers, etc. Mental alertness is particularly important because of the need to make critical decisions concerning personnel and their operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay: From $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,000