Highway Maintenance Supervisor - Grimes

State of Iowa • Grimes - 50111 - Polk County, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead with Purpose at the Iowa Department of Transportation! The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking a passionate and driven Highway Maintenance Supervisor, a true people leader who can inspire, engage, and motivate our exceptional team. In this role, you’ll bring your leadership experience and expertise to help us fulfill our mission: Making Lives Better Through Transportation. You’ll be part of a team that lives out the Iowa DOT’s Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership and Integrity Without Exception. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to lead with heart, shape the future of transportation, and make a difference in the lives of Iowans. As the Highway Maintenance Supervisor (HMS), you will have the opportunity to plan and support maintenance activities of all primary roads assigned to the Grimes Garage. Some of your responsibilities will be supporting roadway maintenance crews on approximately 345 lane miles of primary highway, which includes Highways 141, 17, 6, 28, 44 across the assigned area and Interstates 80, 235, and 35. You’ll be joining a dedicated team focused on keeping Iowa’s roads safe, efficient, and well-maintained.

Requirements

• Eight years of full-time work experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, highway materials inspection, or as an automotive/heavy equipment/diesel mechanic.
• Four years of full-time work experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, highway materials inspection, or as an automotive/heavy equipment/diesel mechanic; and A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in business administration, construction technology/management, or engineering equals one year of full-time experience.
• Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Construction Technician Supervisor.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of full-time work as a Garage Operations Assistant or Highway Technician Senior.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire.
• Must obtain and subsequently maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must respond to emergency situations as required.
• Must reside within a defined driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Training for Iowa DOT employees is provided!!
• Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess a Class A endorsements / restrictions CDL for positions that require it. Those eligible will receive both hands-on Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road training, with web-based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor roadway maintenance crews to support team success
• Recommend training and monitor performance to help employees grow
• Oversee facilities and equipment, ensuring proper upkeep, security, and readiness
• Allocate resources during emergencies and winter operations
• Serve as the primary contact for other agencies during emergency response
• Monitor and inspect roadways, identifying maintenance needs and documenting conditions
• Prepare project plans within budgetary guidelines
• Coordinate traffic control for maintenance activities
• Utilize DOT technology and software to support operations and decision-making

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
• Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed