Hwy Maintenance Supervisor - Hartington

State of Nebraska • Hartington, NE

4d • $28 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, coordinates activities to maintain and preserve highways, shoulders, roadside areas, structures, broad pavement surfaces, and related markings and signs in safe condition within an assigned area. Supervises one or more crew chiefs and assigned maintenance employees to maximize production while maintaining quality standards, ensuring safety procedures are followed, and completing related work as assigned.

The position plans and coordinates highway maintenance operations, inspections, emergency responses, employee assignments and performance, equipment maintenance, records, and supply requisitions. It involves operating vehicles and equipment, performing maintenance tasks, completing daily computer-based paperwork, and keeping management informed of incidents and accidents. Work includes travel on state highways, adverse weather, traffic management and safety incidents, and on-call responses outside scheduled hours, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements, or be able to obtain one within 60 days of employment; loss of required licenses or endorsements may result in termination.
• Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire through the Department's in-house CDL training program; the Department will pay permit costs.
• Must be able to be placed on call and respond during nonscheduled hours, including weekends and holidays, for emergencies and special events, and report outside scheduled hours for snow and other highway emergencies.
• Must work in adverse weather and during traffic management activities and traffic safety incidents, including snow removal, sanding, and deicing.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Experience maintaining highways, roadsides, and other pavement surfaces and operating general and specialized equipment used to maintain or preserve them, or experience as an operational crew chief or work coordinator involving inspection and/or maintenance of highways, structures, or similar pavement surfaces.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance and construction methods, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to read right-of-way plans and understand specifications and techniques used in highway maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of vehicles and equipment, their operation and upkeep, minor mechanical repair, state laws, agency policies and rules pertaining to highway maintenance, motorized equipment operations, and safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to identify roadway and structural conditions, hazards, and deterioration; plan and direct assigned employees' work; provide courteous service to the public and maintenance team members; and learn and apply basic supervisory techniques, state personnel rules, and labor contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of crew supervision experience.
• Experience providing direct supervision to a group or crew performing road maintenance activities.
• Experience dealing with performance and disciplinary issues.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, Kronos, On Base, Workday, and Microsoft Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate highway maintenance operations within an assigned area.
• Arrange and coordinate emergency maintenance responses and activities under advisement of the Maintenance Superintendent and District Operations Maintenance Manager.
• Assign and supervise work activities of crew chiefs and other maintenance employees, monitor progress, achieve priorities and objectives, complete assignments, and balance workloads.
• Train, guide, and counsel assigned crew chiefs and maintenance workers to develop performance and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and standards.
• Apply employee selection and performance-management criteria and procedures; evaluate applicants and employee performance, recommend personnel actions, and document assessments.
• Inspect highways for roadway and drainage structure conditions, maintenance needs, and results of completed work.
• Provide guidance and assistance to employees on difficult maintenance problems.
• Direct maintenance of vehicles and equipment assigned to the area and operate vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Prepare and maintain operational and activity records and reports; direct employees to complete time and activity records; prepare and submit requisitions for materials and supplies.
• Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or roadway objects within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Perform tasks carried out by assigned employees, including using agency equipment.
• Use a computer daily to complete required documentation and paperwork.
• Keep the Superintendent and District Operations Maintenance Manager informed about incidents, accidents, and other matters as needed.
• Respond during nonscheduled work hours, including holidays and weekends, for emergencies and special events.
• Work in adverse weather and participate in traffic management activities, including snow removal, sanding, deicing, and traffic safety incidents.
• Travel regularly on the State's highways.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Apply proper traffic control, including signing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities; benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.
• Department-paid costs to obtain the CDL permit through the in-house CDL training program.

What This Job Offers

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