Roads Superintendent

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the permanent full-time role of Roads Superintendent to provide Leadership and Supervision to the Roads section of the Parks & Public Works Team. The Roads Superintendent is responsible for the overall supervision, direction and safety of the Roads Section. This role leads a team of subject matter experts in the fulfilment of department services.

• This position is responsible for shaping section deliverables into outcomes including the scheduling and coordination of maintenance programs such as: road repairs, lane grading/restoration, sidewalks/curbs, crack sealing, bridge maintenance, downtown furniture set-up & take down, pothole repairs, flood control snow/ice, street sweeping activities, street line painting, sign management and traffic control.
• Other administrative responsibilities include section culture leadership, emergency operations logistics lead, public education, media relations, contract administration, analytical analysis for value engineering and operational efficiency, budgeting, report creation and Program/Policy/Procedure development.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
• Certified Engineering Technologist or Applied Science Technologist registered with Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists
• Five years’ progressively responsible experience with road construction and maintenance including snow & ice control,
• Experience in project management would be a considerable asset
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance practices
• Knowledge of sign manufacture and installation practices
• Supervisory experience in a diverse and fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Operational Report Writing
• Knowledge of Computer systems such as MS Office 365 including JD Edwards, GIS software and other relevant software.

What we offer:

• In addition to the competitive wages of $51.23 to $64.03 per hour ($100,275 to $125,344 per annum)
• Excellent benefits package, pension plans, spending accounts and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
• We are committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization and working with us will provide you with work-life balance, career growth and job stability.
• The opportunity to work in an ever-growing environment and to work with a dedicated and passionate group of people.
• Follow the link for additional information - https://www.reddeer.ca/careers/what-we-offer/

If you think this is the job for you, come build your career with The City of Red Deer!