Assistant Road Administrator

Full-Time Assistant Road Administrator at Guadalupe County Road & Bridge

Posted Date: January 28, 2021

Apply By: February 28, 2021

Pay Type: Hourly

Compensation: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour, commensurate on experience

Education Level: N/A

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Responsibilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must have knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of roadways and managerial and supervisory practices, procedures and techniques. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans submitted for future infrastructure. Ability to also perform survey duties including; calculating and establishing elevations on existing and future projects. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, engineering or a related field; plus at least one year of experience in the building and construction trades, including supervisory experience; Or high school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least four years of progressively responsible experience in the building and construction trades, including supervisory experience; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: A valid Texas Class B CDL Driver’s License is required. Employee must be insurable by Guadalupe County insurance company in order to operate County vehicles.

Qualifications

This position ensures timely and satisfactory completion of County Road and Bridge construction or repairs at reasonable costs. Duties include scheduling work for Road and Bridge projects, managing Construction and Maintenance crews. Reports directly to Road Administrator. Directs Construction Foreman, Area Maintenance Foremen, Sign Shop Supervisor, and Shop Foreman Has constant contact with Road & Bridge Department employees, other various County departments and the general public. SOME WORK DUTIES INCLUED, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:  Planning, directing, organizing and coordinating the activities of labor crews and heavy equipment operators performing construction and maintenance work on County roads and bridges.  Monitors performance on each Road and Bridge project to ensure timely completion and quality of work being performed. In addition, daily monitors the work of field crews to ensure that proper policies and procedures are being followed, that work and safety standards are being maintained, and that schedules are being met.  Orders materials as needed for road construction and maintenance work. Inspects subdivisions to ensure County standards are being met.  Supervises Road and Bridge employees; makes effective recommendations in reference to hiring and termination of employment.  Reviews and investigates citizen complaints and follows up to ensure that complaints are resolved satisfactorily.