ASSISTANT ROAD SUPERVISOR

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS

Position Description

Assistant Road Supervisor

POSITION NUMBER: PW1033 FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position assists the Road and Bridge Superintendent in the

supervision of the staff of the County road districts and performs the duties of the Road

Superintendent during their absence. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is

supervised by the Road and Bridge Superintendent.

WORK PERFORMED

25% Supervision. In the absence of the Road and Bridge Superintendent, supervises skilled

and semi-skilled employees with respect to accountability for performance and behavior

including approval of absences to conform with personnel needs, discipline of

employees, staff development and training, completion of performance evaluations and

other personnel related functions. Participates in the hiring and promotional process.

Instructs staff on proper completion of tasks. Inspects and reviews work of staff to

ensure that projects are complete. Establishes work schedules and assigns work. Checks

work procedures and products. Oversees the completion of all road maintenance work

such as patching, sealing, overlaying and rebuilding road surfaces; mowing

right-of-ways; litter and trash clean up; erecting, removing, repairing and cleaning

drainage structures; and snow/ice removal.

25% Training. Insures all personnel are trained adequately in the operation and safety of all

equipment.

15% Maintenance. Responsible for the maintenance and care of district shops and grounds.

15% Reporting. Maintains equipment, materials and personnel/payroll records. Prepares

related reports.

10% Public Inquiry. Investigates and determines action to take on complaints from the

public.

10% On-Call. Responds to twenty-four (24) hour calls regarding emergency situations and

snow removal.

Shawnee County Position Description

Assistant Road Supervisor (PW1033)

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of: 

Human resource management including hiring practices, disciplinary procedures, terminations, etc. 

Supervisory responsibilities and effective leadership skills. 

Applicable work safety rules and procedures. 

Equipment, material and practices used in road maintenance and repair. 

Road maintenance techniques and procedures. 

Care and maintenance of different types of roads. 

Service and maintenance requirements of equipment used. 

Union contracts and the ability to adhere to those.

Ability to: 

Plan, direct, organize and direct the work of the road maintenance crews and their activities. 

Read basic engineering plans and drawings. 

Operate road maintenance equipment. 

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language. 

Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions. 

Maintain records and prepare reports. 

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors,

department heads, elected officials and the public. 

Work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time. 

Be available for emergency call in.

Skill in: 

Providing leadership and direction to employees. 

The use of a personal computer and software. 

The operation of road maintenance equipment.

EQUIPMENT USED

Personal Computer Motor Grader Chip Spreader Dump Truck

Printer Asphalt Distributor Rubber Tire Loader Chain Saws

Telephone Skid Steer Loader Mowers Backhoe

Photocopier Wacker Packer Rollers Sander

Lay Down Machine Weed Eaters Snow Plow Misc. Tools

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

Six (6) years’ experience in road maintenance and repair.

Two (2) years’ supervisory experience.

Valid Kansas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and eligible

to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).

Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses

(DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less

than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving

record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding,

failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a pre-employment/periodic CDL physical(s)/drug screen(s) and a review of

driving record.

Required to lift fifty (50) pounds.

Required to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Required to work additional hours (mandatory overtime) and/or may be called to work based

upon the immediate needs of the department, in a proven emergency situation, or as determined

by the appointing authority.

Shawnee County Position Description

Assistant Road Supervisor (PW1033)

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.

Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This

Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.