ROAD AND BRIDGE SUPERINTENDENT

Department: Administration
Reports To: County Administrator
Appointed By: County Administrator
Approved By: Board of Commissioners
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Pay Range: $101,000 – $109,000/DOQ
Prepared By/Date: Dennis Bugg, Human Resources Technician, August 28, 2025
Approved By/Date: Travis Anderson, County Administrator, August 28, 2025
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Directs the Road and Bridge Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepares annual budget in cooperation with the County Budget Committee.
Responsible for staying within the adopted and appropriated budget during the
fiscal year.
2. Prepares annual road priority schedule for review by the Board of County
Commissioners.
3. Ensure that personnel and materials are available to perform Road & Bridge
projects.
4. Gathers information on projects and prepares estimates by prioritizing and
documenting needs. Prepares construction and maintenance project lists and
submits them to the County Commissioners and County Administrator. Reviews
completed projects or projects in progress to ensure that projects are on
schedule and that work performed meets specifications. Prepares project
budgets and ensures projects stay within budget.
5. Attends mandatory Monthly County Commissioner meetings and presents Road
& Bridge Superintendent report.
6. Listens to citizens’ complaints, investigates, and takes appropriate action.
7. Informs citizens about projects underway.
8. May attend community meetings on behalf of the County.
9. Attends and participates in CARSE, CCI, CDOT, and other groups related to
Road and Bridge functions.
10. Prepares various reports for state and federal agencies.
11. Reviews the special use permits.
12. Performs related work as required.

Education/Experience:

 High School diploma or GED is required.
 A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, business, construction management or an
APWA Designation of PWM or PWE is desirable, or any equivalent combination of
education and 7 years of experience working in a supervisory capacity for a road &
bridge or public works department, or related road construction experience, and
including administrative experience.
License:
 You must possess a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment.
 Possession of a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Technical Skills:

Excellent public relations skills. Ability to develop project cost estimates. Ability to work as
a team member with County Administration, Finance, and other departments and elected
officials. Ability to plan and coordinate projects. Good understanding of budgets. Ability to
evaluate and purchase products. Keeps current on applicable laws and changes in
legislation. Ability to manage and supervise people. The Road & Bridge Supervisor must
possess excellent technical and managerial skills to construct and maintain a variety of roads
classes such as dirt, gravel, chip seal, and pavement.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Work performed in both an office environment and outdoors with exposure to weather
conditions, heat, cold, dirt, water, noise, and construction hazards.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Physical effort required to operate heavy machinery. This is a FLSA exempt position. Must
be able to work irregular hours when necessary.

Organizational Relationships:

Supervised by the County Administrator. Supervises Road and Bridge employees, including
authority to hire, reassign, discipline, and discharge employees.

Communications:

Communicates with department employees, the County Administrator, and County
Commissioners. Communicates with town officials, school, and fire departments.
Communicates with local contractors, vendors, and the general public.

Benefits:

Vacation and Sick Leave accrual. Retirement, Medical, Dental, Eye and Life Insurance
Available. Paid Holidays.

Probation Period:

The first 6 months of your employment will be a probationary period. During this time, the
company will assess your performance, conduct, and overall suitability for your role.
Successful completion of the probationary period will lead to a transition to regular,
permanent employment.