Highway Operations Technician Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration

1d • $71,180 • Onsite

About The Position

Manage the assets of the maintenance operation unit which include; develop, implement, and monitor annual work program while meeting commitments of schedule and budget. Compose strategic plans to align with goals, supervise staff; accountable for incident response and management and winter operations. Operate and maintain roadway system, components and features as well as Departments heavy equipment fleet. Provide input for the project development process: recommend locations for new construction and spot improvement projects. Work with the Superintendent and the Assistant District Engineer. Will respond to emergency callouts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Overtime will be required to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of department mission and goals Federal, state and agency laws, rules, and regulations, policies and procedures, methods, practices, techniques
• Tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways
• Safety practices and OSHA requirements
• Managerial practices and supervisory
• Techniques Governing procurement policies
• Engineering principles and practices
• Contract specifications and administration
• Road and Roadside materials Hydrology and hydraulic principles MUTCD and department traffic control requirements Incident response and incident management techniques Local emergency management protocol Environmental l regulations governing impacts.
• Leadership, work and time management
• Written and oral communications
• Reading and interpreting plans, standards, and specifications
• Conducting OJT training
• Visual analysis, computer use, negotiation
• Conflict resolution Customer service
• Plan, organize, supervise, assign, inspect and evaluate the work of others
• Motivate and evaluate staff Provide training development
• Analyze complex highway maintenance problems
• Evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action
• Develop and implement work standards
• Prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with external and internal customers
• Coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles
• Driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED, Three (3) years experience as a Highway Operations Tech II; OR two (2) years as a Highway Operations Tech III, OR one (1) year as a Highway Operations Tech IV.
• Required training or equivalency Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques (START), Equipment Operator, Training and Evaluation Program, Maintenance Supervisor Training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute and adjust annual work program.
• Monitors operations work plan implementation to ensure quality, timeliness and proper performance of operations activities.
• Schedule highway operations technicians, equipment, materials, and contracts needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Oversees maintenance and OOE expenditures for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the supervision of the work crews to safely and efficiently perform highway operation work, operate equipment and respond to incidents.
• Performs performance appraisals and initiate disciplinary actions.
• Monitor unit budget to ensure expenditures are within guidelines for work accomplished and in compliance with procurement policies.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees