Accepting Applications December 19-21, 2023
Exam will be given on January 9th, 2024 at 11 a.m.
JOB TITLE: Road and Bridge Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Road and Bridge, Walker County
JOB SUMMARY: This position supervises and participates in road and bridge construction, maintenance and repair projects
MAJOR DUTIES:
Meets with Commissioner to receive general area assignments on specific work orders
Meets with subordinates to plan and assign work; inspects vehicles and equipment; loads tools and supplies; checks truck for damage or other problems at end of day
Oversees the maintenance of shop building and facilities
Oversees the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment
Operates bulldozer, front end loader, motor grader, backhoe and other equipment; clears land for new streets; loads dirt and stumps onto dump truck; levels road beds; shapes back slopes; shapes driveways; mixes base course; spreads gravel
Maintains and repairs streets, curbs, sidewalks and related appurtenances; builds spillways; shores up existing structures; builds new streets and drive entrances; patches potholes; delivers asphalt to work sites; removes damaged asphalt; shovels, packs and prepares new asphalt for rolling operation; cleans up patch site after completion; restores curbing after asphalt work; mixes and pours cement; retrieves forms; repairs sidewalks; lays forms and spreads cement; levels cement
Hauls rubbish to dump and hauls waste material from job site; replaces signs, removes old signs, digs hole, mixes and pours cement, anchors new posts
Operates street sweeper
Supervises subordinates in departmental activities including establishing work goals and procedures, making work assignments and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy; orients new employees; approves travel, leave and compensatory time
Assists the County Engineer in planning construction of new bridges; supervises all facets of bridge construction and maintenance
Maintains inventory of parts and supplies
Performs other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of bridge and road construction materials, processes, and standards
Knowledge of county and department policies and procedures
Skill in the operation of job-related vehicles and equipment
Skill in the supervision of personnel
Skill in public and interpersonal relationships
Skill in oral and written communications
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Commissioner assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include Alabama Department of Transportation standards and specifications, department policies and procedures and equipment operation manuals. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related supervisory and road construction and maintenance duties. Heavy traffic and inclement weather may contribute to the complexity of the position
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in road and bridge construction, repair and maintenance projects. Success in this position contributes to the safety of county roadways
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-works and members of the general public
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; resolve problems; motivate or influence persons and provide services
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, bending, crouching, stooping, standing or walking. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree or dexterity and distinguish between shades of color
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over Heavy Equipment Operator
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three year’s experience or service Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING WHEN COMPLETING APPLICATION:
One of the Following: HS Diploma
HS Transcripts
GED
College Diploma
College Transcripts
Valid Alabama Driver’s License
Applications can be submitted to the Civil Service Board, located at 1801 3rd Avenue
South, Jasper, AL – Room 212. For more information on this position, please contact
Sharon Tucker at (205) 384-7248.
