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I. Position Summary

This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it intended to limit duties to those listed.

This position is responsible for designing, supervising, coordinating and surveying highway and bridge maintenance and construction projects. Responsibilities also include supervising employees and planning day-to-day activities in the maintenance of State and/or County highways. Employee exercises considerable independent judgment in decision making within general guidelines under the administrative direction of the Highway Commissioner.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Plans, schedules, organizes, and supervises highway maintenance projects and work crews.

· Responsible for carrying out maintenance and repair of highways in the County.

· Keeps Commissioner and/or Patrol Superintendent informed of progress on projects, equipment needs or need for additional employees. Requisitions materials for job.

· Assumes supervision of the Department in the absence of the Highway Commissioner.

· Computes technical data for design and building highways and bridges in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) facilities development manual and standards.

· Obtains constructions permits for all off right of way work.

· Prepares and procures applicable local, state and federal permits for road and bridge maintenance and construction projects. Documents and monitors permit requirements.

· Performs special assignments as directed by the Highway Commissioner.

· Surveys design and draws bridge and road projects, which includes accurately determining drainage structure size by analyzing hydraulic capacity for location, and documenting that analysis and designing the proper structure for that capacity.

· Inspects County and Town bridges under supervision of the Highway Commissioner. Acts as program manager for the County/Town bridge program.

· Performs construction site surveys.

· Maintains availability and accessibility by phone for overtime work during snowstorms or when other road damage occurs.

· Assigns work and supervises individuals or crews performing maintenance on state and/or county roads, including paving, patching, grading, ditching, snowplowing, monitoring/ replacing road signs, placing gravel on roadways and shoulders as needed, or related work.

· Prepares daily work schedules and work assignments. May be on an on-call rotation to call in individuals or crews after regular working hours when necessary to handle emergency road repairs, or plowing, salting or sanding. This duty requires some nights and weekends.

· Attempts to get work completed within allocated budgets for each project.

III. Related Job Functions

· Responsible for working safely and following safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting and/or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.

· Uses breathing apparatus, hearing, gloves, and eye protection as necessary.

· Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with co-workers and others.

· Attends staff meetings and training sessions.

· Responsible for advising supervisor if valid driver’s license and good driving record are not maintained.

· Supports the Landy and water and Zoning departments as needed.

· Performs related work as required or directed.

IV. Physical Demands

Approximately 60% of the time, work is performed driving, patrolling roads, walking, writing reports; 20% performs other duties which involve lifting, bending, carrying, walking, climbing on uneven terrain; 20% sits at desk, uses hearing, near vision and writing. Will talk to clients, callers, and department staff. Work is performed in all types of weather, including rain, snow, and extreme cold and heat; dramatic shifts in temperature, and noise, vibrations and mechanical hazards are factors. Requires near and far vision for driving vehicles, inspecting road and operating equipment. Reads and writes instructions and records. Communicates with the public. Operates road maintenance and construction equipment occasionally.

V. Education and Training Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

· Certification as a Professional Engineer preferred.

· Four years experience in highway engineering preferred.

· Must have valid driver license, good driving record, and Class AD commercial driver license preferred. Must have reliable transportation with adequate auto insurance to meet minimum County requirements, or access to reliable transportation for city and rural travel.

· Bridge Inspection Certificate preferred. Must be obtained within two years of hire.

· Experience and knowledge with hydrologic and hydraulic studies preferred.

Benefits

Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Wisconsin Retirement System
Short Term & Long-Term Disability - waived premiums.
$10,000 Life Insurance Policy - Employer Paid.
Health Insurance - Low & High Deductible Plan with eligible FSA or HSA plans.
Dental & Vision Group Rate Plans
Deferred Compensation - Wisconsin Deferred Comp & Nationwide
Other Supplemental Insurances Include - Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity.
Employee Assistance Program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44.55 - $49.19 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

Viroqua, WI 54665: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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