Truck String Highway Supervisor

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VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

VALUES

Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent

Job Summary

Truck String – Highway Supervisor

Keep Our Roads Moving. Lead the Work That Connects Our Community.

Do you thrive in a hands-on leadership role where planning, problem-solving, and teamwork keep the community moving safely and efficiently? The Department of Public Works is seeking a Truck String – Highway Supervisor to lead critical highway maintenance and infrastructure operations that directly impact public safety and mobility.

In this role, you’ll coordinate and oversee a wide range of highway and roadway operations—from road maintenance, asphalt paving, drainage, and dust abatement to snow removal, storm response, and emergency services. Working through Lead Equipment Operators, you’ll ensure crews, equipment, and materials are deployed efficiently while upholding high standards for quality, safety, and performance.

You’ll serve as both a supervisor and mentor—guiding, training, and motivating maintenance staff, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting hiring and disciplinary processes. Your leadership will help crews perform at their best while ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and industry best practices.

Beyond daily operations, you’ll play a key role in planning and analysis—developing schedules, reviewing data, inspecting work, and recommending improvements to policies, procedures, and priorities. You’ll collaborate with County departments, municipalities, contractors, and the public to coordinate the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, drainage systems, and rights-of-way.

This position requires a consistent in-person presence and includes after-hours, on-call responsibilities for snow removal, emergency response, and natural disaster recovery. If you’re a decisive leader with strong technical knowledge, a commitment to safety, and a passion for public service, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact on the infrastructure our community relies on every day.

Hiring Range: $78,000.00 - $88,000.00 annually

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinates the operational activities for the Division through Lead Equipment Operators, including road maintenance, asphalt paving, drainage, dust abatement, weed control, new construction of roads, earthwork, graveling of roads, stockpiling of materials, crack sealing, street cleaning, signing and striping, facilities maintenance, snow and storm services, and emergency responses. Operates soil stabilization equipment as needed.
• Provides supervision, mentorship, guidance, and training to assigned staff. Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process.
• Provides project schedules, reports, and data analysis to assist in the management of the Division and ensures efficient deployment of resources.
• Assists in monitoring, evaluating, and responding to procedures and service delivery methods.
• Implements procedures and standards for the maintenance and completion of assigned operations. Reviews progress and recommends changes in priorities and schedules.
• Assists in the development and implementation of strategic planning, goals, goal measurement, objectives, and priorities of assigned programs.
• Recommends and implements improved policies and procedures.
• Coordinates services and activities with other County departments, divisions, municipalities, jurisdictions, outside agencies, organizations, and the public relative to the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways, drainage facilities, bridges, and right of ways.
• Assists in the inspection of roads, drainage structures, and bridges to facilitate pavement management, drainage facilities, and signing/striping inventory systems for determination of long and short-term maintenance and construction project priorities.
• Provides input for preparation and coordination of contracts, specifications, bid proposals, and purchase of construction equipment, materials, supplies, and inventory activities.
• Assigns after-hours on-call duties; directs snow removal and emergency crews.
• Scheduled for on-call after hours to respond to emergencies, including snow removal, flood repair, tornado clean-up, or other natural disaster or safety needs for the motoring public.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of highway, construction, maintenance, and repair techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of current literature, methods, materials, equipment, procedures, and practices utilized in the construction, maintenance, and repair of highway and bridge systems.
• Knowledge of occupational safety hazards and standards; ability to implement, supervise, and follow a safety program.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, administration, and budget control.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, electronic messaging, database management, and project scheduling.
• Ability to supervise and train others; ability to objectively evaluate the performance of others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently, and in a team environment.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment based on area of assignment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in identifying required work assignments and appropriate methods to be utilized by applying standards to a variety of work situations.
• Ability to define and analyze problems, collect data, and recommend alternative solutions.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, County staff, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance, repair, construction, or related experience, including experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.
  • Blades assignment requires three years of motor grader experience.
• Two years of supervisory or leadership experience in a public works environment, including providing guidance and direction to others.

• Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.

• Must possess and maintain a Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License. Tanker Endorsement must be obtained prior to employment.

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Work Conditions

Duties are performed in an office environment but may also require travel to County facilities, conferences, seminars, meetings, and outlying areas for inspection of projects. May work in adverse weather conditions, possible exposure to persons in stressful situations, hazardous materials, and hazardous situations, including close proximity to moving vehicles and traffic. Occasional reaching, bending, climbing, crouching, and kneeling may be required. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds. This position requires the flexibility of being available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week dependent on business need. Subject to emergency off hours call-out and on-call duty. Subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.