Title: Pavement Marking Superintendent
Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Superintendent – Pavement Marking is a senior field leadership role responsible for directing and overseeing union pavement marking operations on state DOT and municipal roadway projects. This position ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of striping and marking work in full alignment with DOT specifications, MUTCD standards, contract documents.
The Superintendent serves as the primary field authority and liaison for DOT inspectors, municipal engineers, union representatives, project management, and operations leadership, and is accountable for production, safety, labor compliance, quality control, and schedule adherence across all assigned projects.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Field Operations, DOT & Municipal Project Execution
- Oversee daily pavement marking operations across assigned DOT, county, and municipal contracts.
- Interpret and execute work in accordance with DOT plans, specifications, standard drawings, special provisions, and bid documents.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to meet production targets, lane closure windows, night work requirements, and project deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with MUTCD requirements, state supplements, and local traffic control standards.
- Monitor job progress, quality, and compliance with DOT and company standards.
- Troubleshoot operational issues in real time to minimize downtime and maintain workflow continuity.
- Serve as the primary field contact for DOT inspectors and municipal representatives during active work.
Labor Management
- Supervise, lead, and support union pavement marking crews in compliance with CBAs, including jurisdictional rules, classifications, seniority, and work hours.
- Assign labor consistent with union requirements and Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) where applicable.
- Coordinate with union stewards and representatives regarding workforce needs, work rules, and field issues.
- Address labor concerns, grievances, and work-rule questions in partnership with HR and operations leadership.
- Ensure accurate timekeeping, certified payroll reporting, and documentation for public works projects.
Safety, Traffic Control & Regulatory Compliance
- Enforce all DOT, OSHA, and company safety policies at job sites.
- Ensure proper implementation of Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plans, including lane closures, tapers, signage, and protective vehicles.
- Conduct daily safety briefings, tailgate meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and field audits.
- Ensure all crew members maintain required DOT certifications, flagging credentials, and safety training.
- Investigate incidents, near-misses, and safety violations; implement corrective actions and maintain documentation.
- Maintain compliance with environmental regulations related to pavement marking materials, cleanup, and disposal.
Quality Control & Inspection Readiness
- Ensure pavement markings meet DOT and municipal standards for:
- Layout and alignment
- Line width and thickness.
- Retroreflectivity
- Material type and application rates
- Monitor material usage, application conditions, and equipment calibration.
- Prepare crews and job sites for DOT inspections, addressing punch lists, corrective work, and warranty items promptly.
- Maintain documentation including material certifications, batch tickets, daily reports, and as-built records.
Equipment & Materials Oversight
- Ensure proper setup, operation, calibration, and maintenance of pavement marking equipment in accordance with DOT tolerances.
- Oversee stripers, grinders, trucks, and support vehicles.
- Coordinate material deliveries and inventory control for paint, thermoplastic, beads, and related materials.
- Reduce waste and rework through consistent application and material management.
Leadership & Coordination
- Provide direct leadership, mentoring, and performance coaching to supervisors and crews.
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Branch Managers, Operations leadership, and DOT personnel.
- Proactively communicate production updates, schedule risks, inspection issues, and resource needs.
- Support workforce development, training, and succession planning within the union workforce.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Experience in pavement marking / striping operations, including supervisory leadership.
- Demonstrated experience managing union crews under collective bargaining agreements.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- DOT specifications and inspection processes
- MUTCD and state supplements
- Temporary Traffic Control requirements
- Proven ability to lead multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
- Valid CDL Class A or B driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
Preferred:
- Prior Superintendent or Senior Foreman experience on DOT or municipal roadway projects.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- DOT Traffic Control Supervisor certification (state-specific).
- Experience with certified payroll, job costing, production tracking, and public contract compliance.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, overtime, and extended hours based on DOT lane closure schedules.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and operate equipment in active roadway environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required for field operations.
- Ability to work safely in live traffic environments.
Competencies:
- DOT compliance and inspection readiness
- Union labor relations expertise
- Safety-first leadership mindset
- Operational and production planning
- Clear, professional communication with public-sector stakeholders
- Decisive problem-solving under pressure
Work Schedule
- Full-time
- Schedule varies based on DOT and municipal project requirements, including nights and weekends.
EOE Statement
RoadSafe is an Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans