Highway Maintenance Supervisor (4540-50)

Highway Maintenance Supervisor (4540-50)

Deadline to Apply:

September 8, 2025

Work Location:

Various County Locations

Work Hours:

40 hours/week

Pay Range:

$39.02-$46.84 hourly

FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION SUBMIT A RESUME WITH APPLICATION

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

The Hamilton County Engineer's Office is seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor to lead a regional division of our highway maintenance operations. This is a key leadership position responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the work of multiple crews in roadway, bridge, and drainage maintenance.

The Supervisor role goes beyond technical expertise-it is first and foremost about leadership. The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Provide daily leadership and guidance to employees, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and motivated.
• Communicate effectively as both a listener and speaker, building trust with staff, leadership, and the public.
• Solve problems and make difficult decisions with fairness and accountability.
• Balance technical knowledge with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop others.

Applicants should have relevant experience in roadway or infrastructure maintenance, prior supervisory experience, and hold a valid Class A CDL.

This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by leading people, solving problems, and ensuring safe, high-quality maintenance of Hamilton County's transportation network.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction, the Highway Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership and direction for the Regional Highway Maintenance Division. This position not only oversees day-to-day operations and technical maintenance activities but also serves as a key leader responsible for guiding, developing, and supporting employees. The Supervisor must balance technical expertise with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure employees feel valued, supported, and motivated while meeting organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, construction or related field, and five (5) years' work experience in highway or bridge construction and maintenance or other related infrastructure projects of which at least one (1) of the years in a supervisory role; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid state of residency driver's license. Must remain insurable under the County's vehicle insurance policy. Must possess a Class A CDL license.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, and other standard modern/business office equipment; two-way radio, motor vehicle, hand and/or power tools, backhoe, dump truck, skid loader, front end loader, maintenance equipment and tools, light and heavy motorized equipment; shoring equipment, asphalt paver, generators, street sweeper, air compressor.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employee ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed; has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, hazardous waste, unclean or unsanitary conditions, electrical shock; exposed to possibly injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals or life threatening situations; has exposure to fire, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; works second or third shift; exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently; occasionally lifts objects 50 pounds or less; occasionally carries objects 50 pounds or less; occasionally pushes objects 50 pounds or less; occasionally pulls objects 50 pounds or less.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium work.

In case of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, may be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of a Regional Highway Maintenance Division;
• Supervises the activities of highway maintenance staff;
• Plans, schedules and assigns employee work;
• Recommends disciplinary actions and commendations;
• Receives and addresses grievances in accordance with established policies;
• Authorizes all types of leave requests;
• Provides daily leadership, mentorship, and accountability for staff, ensuring employees are supported in both professional and personal challenges that affect workplace performance.
• Assists with planning and coordinating highway and bridge maintenance, snow and ice removal, repair and construction projects;
• Confers with Maintenance Operations Program Manager to establish priorities;
• Determines material and manpower requirements and ensures the availability of tools, equipment, material, and personnel;
• Responsible for day-to-day operations;
• Supervises mechanics and fleet operations;
• Addresses public complaints and facilitates resolution;
• Exercises sound judgment when making difficult decisions under pressure and communicate clearly with employees, the public, and other stakeholders;
• Prepares and maintains reports and records reflecting work progress, materials and equipment usage;
• Inspects roadways and bridges on a regular basis and reports on needed repairs;
• Operates light to heavy equipment used on construction projects;
• Oversees projects and directs personnel in repair activities;
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed;
• Attends training and seminars, as directed;
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Highway Maintenance Supervisor must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of:

• County and departmental goals and objectives; county and departmental policies and procedures; English grammar and spelling;
• Electrical principles;
• Road construction;
• Maintenance, and repair; utility construction, general construction, maintenance, and repair; water distribution systems construction, maintenance, and repair; sewer construction, maintenance, and repair;
• Medium and light duty vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair;
• Snow and ice removal;
• Employee training and development; workplace safety;
• Supervisory principles and practices; office practices and procedures;
• Employee training and development; workplace safety; l
• Leadership methods that build trust, foster teamwork, and support employee well-being.

Skills in:

• Typing; data entry; word processing; computer operation; computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office);
• Heavy duty motor vehicle and equipment operation; use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment;
• Snowplow operation;

Ability to:

• Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or picture form; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context;
• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action;
• Apply management principles to solve agency problems;
• Exercise independent judgement and discretion;
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations;
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers;
• Communicate effectively; train or instruct others; understand technical manuals and/or verbal instructions;
• Handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships;
• Resolve complaints;
• Travel to and gain access to worksite;
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions;
• Listen actively, lead with empathy, make difficult decisions with fairness, and adapt leadership style to meet the needs of diverse employees.