An employee in this class is responsible for supervising all road and maintenance activities within a sub-area of one of the Department of Transportation's maintenance areas. Supervision generally is received from an employee in the class Highway Maintenance Superintendent. In the few larger, heavy traffic volume districts this employee may report directly to a Highway Maintenance Supervisor who has responsibility for the operation of several maintenance sub-areas.
Work is reviewed while in progress and through periodic inspection of completed projects.
Supervises routine maintenance programs within a sub-area such as, crack filling, bituminous resurfacing, seal coating, repairing of extensive frost boils, rebuilding of grades and curves and removal of snow and ice from road. Hires, trains and supervises the work of maintenance personnel within a sub-area. Keeps records and prepares reports on time, equipment and materials used. Instructs employees in proper safety procedures. Performs related work as required.