Roadway Superintendent

Liberty Township, Knox County, Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Roadway Superintendent.

General Description of Position

This is a full time position that is responsible for skilled, administrative and supervisory work relating to road and right-of-way maintenance for the township. The Roadway Superintendent serves a critical role within the township and is responsible for the operation of the Road Department. The position is charged with maintaining the township roadways relating to safety and function. The position also maintains the township's real estate, equipment, vehicles and buildings. This is a position of trust, and as such, it is critical that the incumbent has the ability and desire to serve the public in a manner that does not jeopardize the safety or trust of the public, co-workers or officials. This position has a one year probationary period. The incumbent will serve under the limited supervision of the Township Trustees.

Job Functions:

Administrative

Supervision and management of part time staff.

Maintain detailed work logs and reports as required.

Roadway & Drainage Maintenance:

Maintenance and repair of township roads in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 5571 and 5575.

Patching, crack-sealing, ditch and channel maintenance, roadside berming, and culvert installation/repair.

Roadside mowing, trimming, and vegetation control.

Perform work with hand tools including but not limited to: digging trenches, filling excavations, mixing and placement of concrete, removal of debris from culverts, ditches and waterways.

Tree maintenance within the right-of-way and for Township property including but not limited to the felling of trees and cutting of brush.

Inspection, installation and maintenance of road signs.

Inspection, maintenance and repair of guardrails and related items.

Establish work zones and conduct traffic control for employees and public.

Winter operations, including snow plowing, salting, and de-icing on township-maintained roads and facilities.

Provide oversight and active assistance with annual and long-term roadway maintenance programs, for example: repaving, chip-seal, resurfacing.

Equipment and vehicle maintenance, operation & care

Charged with the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment including: road grader, excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, snow plows and similar equipment.

Charged with the safe and efficient operation of mowers, chippers, chainsaws and hand tools along with servicing of mechanical equipment.

Responsible for the routine maintenance and daily and annual inspections on vehicles and equipment.

Facilities & Property Maintenance

Maintenance of township buildings, grounds, park facilities, and equipment.

Maintenance and care of Liberty Township cemeteries, including grounds maintenance, grave preparation and restoration, and monument/structu

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