Road Construction & Maintenance Supervisor

Salary : $64,303.48 - $78,161.30 Annually
Location : Madera, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (40+ Hours/Week)
Department: Public Works
Division: Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date: 12/05/2023
Closing Date: 12/19/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MDMGT
Position
Under general direction, to supervise, assign, coordinate, and review the work of staff responsible for road maintenance, repair, and construction within an assigned area of the County or a Countywide bridge or work crew; to direct snow removal work; to perform highly skilled heavy road and bridge construction and maintenance equipment operation; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over an assigned maintenance crew.
Examples of Duties
Supervises, assigns, coordinates, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for road and bridge maintenance, repair, and construction; provides supervision and training to assigned staff; assigns and evaluates staff work; directs snow removal work; directs and oversees the clearing of brush and weeds from rights-of-way and shoulders; maintains proper controls on labor, equipment, and materials used; inspects County roads, bridges and related facilities to determine the extent and cost of needed maintenance and repairs; estimates material, labor, and equipment needed; consults with the Road Commissioner in planning and laying out projects; assigns equipment for maximum utilization; promotes job safety and accident prevention; performs traffic control at work sites and during forest fires, traffic accidents, and hazardous spills; directs emergency repair operations; performs large hazardous tree removal; performs skilled heavy maintenance and construction equipment operation assignments; performs regular maintenance and repair assignments when necessary; responds to and deals with public complaints; ensures proper maintenance and upkeep of assigned equipment; oversees and participates in the preparation, completion, and maintenance of a variety of records and reports; prepares reports and necessary correspondence.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Methods, procedures, tools, materials, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges and related facilities.
• Operation and maintenance of road and bridge maintenance heavy equipment.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Geography and road locations of the assigned area of the County.
• Safe work practices.
• Cost, labor, equipment, and materials estimating for projects.

Skill to:

• Operate heavy road and bridge maintenance and construction equipment safely and skillfully.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Perform heavy physical labor.

Ability to:

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and review the work of assigned staff.
• Accurately estimate costs, time, equipment, and materials needed for road and bridge maintenance and construction projects.
• Assign equipment for maximum project utilization.
• Perform a variety of work assignments in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related facilities.
• Maintain time and equipment records.
• Effectively represent the Road Department in contacts with the public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in road or bridge maintenance and construction work, preferably including at least one year in a lead or supervisory position.
Training:Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class "A" California Driver's License with endorsements for tankers and doubles issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Some positions may also require the endorsement for hazardous materials.
Special Requirements:Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on-call and stand-by.
Application Process
The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.
Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section.
THE APPRAISAL PANELIS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2024
To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-8685 . Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded) to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.
For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.
PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST:
The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.
Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.
Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.
As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.
Benefits of employment with the County of Madera include:

• 13 paid holidays per year;
• 1 sick leave day per month (unlimited accrual);
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, vacation accrual increasing thereafter with years of service (45 days maximum accrual);
• Membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), with an enhanced 2.7% @ 55 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 12 months with the employee paying 8% toward the retirement cost) for those individuals with current or prior qualifying public sector service that establishes eligibility as a "classic member" pursuant to the provisions of California's 2013 Pension Reform Act (Act) and CalPERS Regulations. Individuals with no current or prior qualifying public sector service, and who are defined as new members or new employees under the Act, will be eligible for the 2% @ 62 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 36-months with the employee paying 7.75% toward the retirement cost);
• County participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System Health Benefit Program and for certain selected health plans, the County pays 95% of health insurance premium for employee and 50% for either two-party or dependent coverage;
• Additional salary increases after 10, 15, and 20 years of service.

01
Do you possess four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in road or bridge maintenance and construction work, preferably including at least one year in a lead or supervisory position?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class "A" California Driver's License with endorsements for tankers and doubles issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles? (Applicant must attach proof of license)

• Yes
• No

Required Question