Transportation Supervisor

Position Summary:

 

Under the direction of the Manager of Operations, the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, delivering, and overseeing all road maintenance and maintenance activities within their assigned district. This includes routine maintenance, supervision, and management of road crews (Graveling and Grader personnel). The Supervisor ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards, oversees scheduling, budgeting, and material use, and responds to public inquiries. This role is key to maintaining the safety, quality, and functionality of the County’s transportation network, while also contributing to long-term planning and developing innovative solutions to operational challenges.

 

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

 

The Operations Supervisor will oversee and be directly involved in the following programs, activities, and duties prescribed below:

 

Annual Re-Graveling Program:
Plan and execute the annual re-graveling program, ensuring effective use of materials and resources across assigned roadways.

 

Grader Beat Oversight:
Supervise and coordinate grader operations, ensuring roads are maintained to County standards.

 

Hamlets (Road Allowances):
Responsible for maintaining road allowances within County Hamlets.

 

External Transportation Coordination:
Coordinate third-party transportation services and external hauling contracts as required.

 

Snow Clearing Operations:
Oversee snow and ice control efforts, including rural and residential areas, to ensure timely and effective response.

 

Road Use Agreements:

Oversee staff during the application review of Road Use Agreement, monitoring and enforcement.

 

Annual Brushing Program:
Plan and supervise the brushing program to maintain clear sightlines and safe road allowances.

 

Capital and Bridge Projects:
Provides inspection for road construction and bridge rehabilitation projects, including contractor coordination.

 

Ratepayer Communication:
Serve as a point of contact for ratepayer inquiries and road maintenance and construction concerns.

 

Dust Abatement Program:
Responsible for the annual dust control activities, including scheduling, application oversight, and public communication.

 

Budget and Planning Input:
Assist in the preparation of operational and capital budgets and contribute to long-term infrastructure planning initiatives.

 

Maintain accurate records of work completed, material usage, and equipment maintenance.

 

RELATIONSHIPS

 

Reports to:

Manager of Operations

Direct Reports:

Grader / Heavy Truck Operators

Internal Contacts:

Infrastructure, Planning and Development

External Contacts:

County ratepayers, contractors, federal and provincial representatives

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: % range of focus

 

Leadership: (10 - 15%)

• Leads employees and provides ongoing direction and coaching.
• Develop training plans and regularly evaluate performance.
• Mentors, guides, and advises staff members to aid in problem-solving.
• Fosters an environment of innovation and encourages continuous improvement.
• Supports the County’s Health & Safety program, leads by example, identifies hazards, provides training, and required personal protective equipment to staff members.

 

Road Network Programming and Activities: (50 – 75%)

• Organizes maintenance projects, assigning staff resources, ensuring materials are available, and permits and approvals are in place at the required time.
• Organizes and accomplishes annual programs and activities at a high level of execution.
• Places First Call requests and monitors job sites for proper marking.
• Inspects construction projects at critical phases and evaluates project status.
• Assess Hamlet's Road Allowances for deficiencies
• Responds to concerns raised by ratepayers, landowners, and/or employees about assigned programs.

 

Resource Management : (5 – 10%)

• Recommends staffing and other resources required for programs.
• Prepares work orders, tracks program status, and prepares reports on project information. Responds to service requests.

 

Projects and Assignments

• Completes other related work as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education

• High school diploma
• Relevant leadership training, including public works supervisory training.
• Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

 

Experience

• 5 – 8 years’ construction experience with municipal infrastructure design and road maintenance/construction [required]
• Experience working with OH&S standards and safety procedures [required]
• Experience supervising in a construction setting [preferred]
• Experience working with municipal government [asset]

 

Technical and Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of road maintenance techniques, gravel road construction, and winter control operations.
• Ability to interpret and apply municipal policies, engineering plans, and road specifications.
• Skilled in coordinating multiple crews and equipment efficiently.
• Proficient with computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite; GIS, asset management systems is an asset.
• Conflict resolution and customer service skills, particularly when engaging with the public.

 

Other

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driving license [required]
• Current First Aid/CPR certification [desired]