Road Construction Supervisor - Public Works (Prescott)

Role

Under general direction, performs skilled and safe work of considerable difficulty in supervising the construction, maintenance and repair of County-maintained roads.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Assists Roads management with work assignments, supervises crews, and determines priority of work to be done.
• Assigns daily road crew activities.
• Inspects and reviews work in progress and upon completion.
• Oversees ordering and scheduling of supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinates with other Road Construction Supervisors to distribute crew members to meet job requirements.
• Estimates needs and requisitions supplies, materials, tools and equipment for upcoming projects.
• Investigates citizen road complaints.
• Prepares employee performance appraisals and participates in personnel interviews.
• Train, mentor, and motivate crew members.
• Collaborates with Road Management and Supervisory staff on future budget needs and project priorities.
• Supervises snow removal operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in road construction, to include two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial driver’s license.
Obtain the following provided trainings/certifications within 1 year of employment:
OSHA 30 Certification
OSHA Forklift Certification
ATSSA Flagger Certification
ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Certification
AZ 811 Blue Stake

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Road construction federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Road maintenance and construction.
• Construction plans and specifications.
• Proper slope and drainage techniques.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Customer Service
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Safely operate heavy equipment vehicles with zero accidents.
• Instruct road maintenance workers in the proper methods of constructing,
• Maintain and repair roads and bridges.
• Responsibility for the care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Oversee the maintenance of roads and bridges.
• Communicate effectively with equipment technicians to facilitate repairs.
• Ensure compliance with department standards.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of the various maintenance activities and road conditions of the county.
• Assist with performance reviews of assigned road crews.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Maintain accurate daily logs.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and may include exposure to loud noise, dangerous emergency situations, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stand, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift up to and carry 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 13
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: Yes

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.

Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

• 

• Yavapai County

• 928-771-3252

Show more