Highway Patrol Superintendent

Vilas County requires that all applicants are required to fill out our application, it can be found at www.workforvilascounty.com

Job Summary:

The Patrol Superintendent is responsible for the management, supervision, and technical assistance of the day-to-day operations of the County Highway Department workforce. Performs work responsibilities as directed by the Highway Commissioner. Position assumes all duties of the Highway Commissioner in her/his absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and supervising of normal maintenance, construction, repair, and snow removal and salting operations on State, County, and Town roads.

2. Monitors and reviews all daily time sheets for accuracy of labor, machinery, and material charges.

3. Prepare work schedules and assignments and regularly supervises work through required reports and on-site inspections.

4. Patrol State and County roads on a regular basis to inspect for needed repairs and maintenance.

5. Act as the liaison between the County and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

6. Establishes safety regulations and audits same. Monitors accidents, work rule violations, material uses, equipment condition/maintenance and other patrol related activities.

7. Coordinates and facilitates employee Highway Safety Committee meetings.

8. Establishes and monitors operational goals for improving personnel and departmental efficiencies.

9. Responsible for employee relations relative to planning, supervising work performance and discipline in collaboration with Human Resources.

10. Assist in the formulation, development and implementation of department policies, procedures and rules.

11. Analyzes data and provides operational recommendations to Highway Commissioner and Highway Committee

12. Assists Highway Commissioner with all road maintenance and renovation and assists in setting priorities for these projects.

13. Dispatches crews during off hours due to storms or other emergencies.

14. Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding road conditions, patrol activities and staff.

15. Attends seminars, workshops and conferences to ensure that the Highway Department is operating with the most efficient technology available.

16. All other duties as assigned.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

A. Education/Knowledge: Requires knowledge of a general or technical field such as accounting, information technology, manufacturing operations, quality control, advanced administrative support, data base and other computer applications, mechanics and maintenance. Equivalent to two years of college or an associate degree.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

A. Education/Knowledge:

2 Year College Degree - Preferred

B. Licensure/Certification:

Required - Must possess a valid WI driver’s license with a good driving record. CDL with endorsements for air brakes, combination vehicles and tanker.

C. Required Work Experience:

In addition to Education/Licensure - One to Three years’ experience in highway/maintenance work including machinery operations, employee relations, highway maintenance and record keeping or any combination of education, experience and training that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities with supervisory experience.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM POSITION:

· Knowledge of machinery and materials used in highway work as well as specifications of design and engineering principles; of regulations and laws dealing with highway and safety methods.

· Knowledgeable of highway and bridge construction, maintenance procedures, and long-range construction planning.

· Ability to communicate and enforce policies and procedures and to establish satisfactory working relationships.

· Ability to use and interpret civil engineering terminology.

· Ability to communicate effectively with the Highway Committee and County Board members, DOT personnel, Highway employees, County department heads, government agencies, attorneys, contractors, sales representatives, engineers, consultants, media representatives, the general public and others verbally and in writing and demonstrate solid independent decisions.

· Demonstrated personal and professional integrity and ability to work well with others.

· Ability to supervise and resolve complex problems when required objectively and effectively.

· Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to organize and set own and subordinates’ work priorities.

· Ability to work independently, possess and utilize strategic planning skills, exercise judgment and effectively utilize authority.

· Knowledge and use of contemporary office equipment, including Microsoft programs and department-specific programs.

· Normal hazards with extensive highway travel; on call duties. The employee is required to sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Capable of lifting up to 100 pounds. Position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· Ability to regularly work outdoors in extreme and fluctuating temperatures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,912.00 - $71,780.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Eagle River, WI 54521: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person