Road Maintenance Superintendent

About the role

In this dynamic leadership role, you and your team will oversee infrastructure maintenance, operations, preservation, and capital facility planning across Pierce County, with responsibility for four maintenance facilities, the equipment and vehicle services team, satellite gravel pits, County road features, stormwater systems, flood control assets, and emergency response programs. You will also carry key oversight responsibilities related to the Department’s Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund and the capital equipment procurement process. This role supports process improvements, budget development, and daily operational management, with work tracked through systems such as Workday, See-Click-Fix, Faster fleet software, and WinCam. The position works closely with other supervisors, contractors, and work teams to ensure efficient project delivery and positive outcomes for Pierce County communities. PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of a designated unit; determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and determine methods for expediting workflow.
• Assign, review, and approve work of subordinate staff; investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolution; provide adequate coverage during staff absences.
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop performance measures and standards.
• Review and analyze cost data of completed projects; prepare cost estimates and participate in the development of annual budgets.
• Prepare, develop, and formulate maintenance plans, schedules, and timetables; assist in establishing and administering maintenance policies and standards; communicate and direct implementation of changes in policies, standards, and regulation to subordinates.
• Ensure division is complying with applicable safety regulations; monitor and evaluate division’s injury and safety records, initiate mitigation efforts to reduce injuries and improve safety within the division; conduct periodic safety and training meetings for supervisory staff.
• Receive, review, and investigate major complaints related to roadbed, road surface, drainage or other right-of-way deficiencies and traffic hazards; initiate corrective action or assign the problem to appropriate individual for disposition.
• Understand and apply Asset Management and Process Improvement methodologies to maintenance programs.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of maintenance, operations and preservation data to determine program efficacy and to identify improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of supervisory infrastructure maintenance management experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Qualifications

Additional education in construction methods, supervisory and management techniques, road maintenance, engineering, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

Skills

• Effective communication with diverse teams.
• Dynamic project management.
• Industry knowledge.
• Effective utilization of emergency response assets.
• Employee support.
• Professional development through robust online learning and training opportunities.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities within Pierce County.