Highway Superintendent vs. Road Supervisor vs. Road Master, What’s the Difference?

If you have spent any time in public works, you already know that job titles can be about as consistent as spring potholes, meaning not very. One town has a Highway Superintendent, the next has a Road Supervisor, and somewhere down the road a Road Master is doing essentially the same job but with a …continue

Rainy Days Are Safety Days

Rainy Days Are Safety Days: Why Every Highway Superintendent Should Keep a Training Binder Handy As every highway superintendent knows, no two days in the motorpool are alike. Some days the crews are out patching potholes or clearing culverts; other days Mother Nature keeps them in the garage watchi…continue

Dealing with Big Mouths, Bigger Egos, and the Rest of the Crew

If you’ve been in this line of work long enough, you know the type. The loudmouth. The guy (or gal) who never misses an opportunity to make themselves the center of attention at the shop. Who constantly peppers meetings with “Well, that’s not how I would do it” comments. Who …continue