Patrol Superintendent

SALARY RANGE

$37.56 - $52.15

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha County Department of Public Works Highway Operations Division is seeking a seasoned leader to join its Patrol Superintendents Team (total of 4 Superintendents).

In this role, you'll plan, coordinate, and supervise a comprehensive maintenance and repair program for State and County maintained roads and highways. Strong leadership skills are highly valued for managing the daily activities and handling of emergencies affecting road conditions.

Key Responsibilities :

Plan, coordinate, and supervise the maintenance and repair of roads and highways.

Schedule and implement road projects, coordinate with crews and involved parties.

Handle materials, supply inventory, and safety operations.

Train staff in work procedures and safety practices.

Evaluate staffing levels and methods to optimize road project execution.

Investigate public complaints and coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies regarding emergencies.

Oversee and maintain accurate records for budgets, projects, and environmentally hazardous materials.

Perform duties of Highway Operations Manager in their absence and represent department in Emergency Operations Center as required.

Additional Requirements :

Availability on a 24 / 7 basis in response to emergencies.

Strong record-keeping and project management abilities.

Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse groups and work collaboratively.

What we offer :

Competitive compensation and benefits package; for information on the county's benefits, please click on this link .

Opportunities for professional development.

Collaborative and supportive work environment.

The satisfaction of contributing to the improvement and safety of our roadways.

Typical Work Schedule (a Patrol Superintendent may be called upon at any time to respond to emergency situations such as snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, traffic accidents, fires) :

Summer Hours - 0530-1530 (consisting of four (4), ten (10) hour days)

Winter Hours - 0630 to 01230 (consisting of five (5), eight (8) hour days, M-F)

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Prior to hiring, the successful candidate is required to pass work / education / certification reference(s), a criminal background and driver's license check, and a Physical Exam consisting of an audiogram and DOT drug test.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Patrol Superintendent click here .

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Five (5) years of work experience in the maintenance, design, repair, or construction of roads, bridges, and highways, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

3. Graduation from a recognized school or university with an associates degree or higher in supervisory management or a closely related field may be substituted for the two (2) years of lead / supervisory experience.

4. Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.

5. Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Patrol Superintendent ADA Essential Functions Worksheet . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health / dental / vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us :

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location :

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO :

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment / service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit : https : / / www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.