Position Summary This position is responsible for designing, supervising, coordinating and surveying highway and bridge maintenance and construction projects. Responsibilities also include supervising employees and planning day-to-day activities in the maintenance of State and/or County highways. Employee exercises considerable independent judgment in decision making within general guidelines under the administrative direction of the Highway Commissioner.
Salary Information $93,600-$103,334
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement System
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability - waived premiums.
- $10,000 Life Insurance Policy - Employer Paid.
- Health Insurance - Low & High Deductible Plan with eligible FSA or HSA plans
- Dental & Vision Group Rate Plans
- Deferred Compensation - Wisconsin Deferred Comp & Nationwide
- Other Supplemental Insurances Include - Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Details Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules, organizes, and supervises highway maintenance projects and work crews.
- Responsible for carrying out maintenance and repair of highways in the County.
- Keeps Commissioner and/or Patrol Superintendent informed of progress on projects, equipment needs or need for additional employees. Requisitions materials for job.
- Assumes supervision of the Department in the absence of the Highway Commissioner.
- Computes technical data for design and building highways and bridges in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) facilities development manual and standards.
- Obtains constructions permits for all off right of way work.
- Prepares and procures applicable local, state and federal permits for road and bridge maintenance and construction projects. Documents and monitors permit requirements.
- Performs special assignments as directed by the Highway Commissioner.
- Surveys design and draws bridge and road projects, which includes accurately determining drainage structure size by analyzing hydraulic capacity for location, and documenting that analysis and designing the proper structure for that capacity.
- Inspects County and Town bridges under supervision of the Highway Commissioner.
- Acts as program manager for the County/Town bridge program.
- Performs construction site surveys.
- Maintains availability and accessibility by phone for overtime work during snowstorms or when other road damage occurs.
- Assigns work and supervises individuals or crews performing maintenance on state and/or county roads, including paving, patching, grading, ditching, snowplowing, monitoring/ replacing road signs, placing gravel on roadways and shoulders as needed, or related work.
- Prepares daily work schedules and work assignments. May be on an on-call rotation to call in individuals or crews after regular working hours when necessary to handle emergency road repairs, or plowing, salting or sanding.
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Certification as a Professional Engineer preferred.
- Four years experience in highway engineering preferred.
- Must have valid driver license, good driving record, and Class AD commercial driver license preferred. Must have reliable transportation with adequate auto insurance to meet minimum County requirements, or access to reliable transportation for city and rural travel.
- Bridge Inspection Certificate preferred. Must be obtained within two years of hire.
- Experience and knowledge with hydrologic and hydraulic studies preferred.
How To Apply Please apply online at vernoncountywi.gov .
Contact: Vernon County Human Resources, 400 Courthouse Square, Suite 300 Viroqua, WI 54665
Telephone: 608-637-5301 Fax: 608-638-7262
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Vernon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Deadline to Apply Application will be accepted until position is filled.