Maintenance Operations Supervisor

State of Indiana•Warsaw, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Operations Supervisor position is with the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Warsaw Unit. The role supervises a unit or group of employees and coordinates highway maintenance operations, including assigning work and ensuring that materials and equipment are available. The supervisor oversees the safe, effective use of personnel, time, and equipment and ensures work orders are completed by scheduled dates with minimal disruption to operations. The position supports winter operations, including snow and ice removal, and helps maintain and troubleshoot district brine machines and application equipment. It also assists with improving operational programs and procedures and with project planning. The supervisor recruits, selects, onboards, trains, coaches, and evaluates employees, setting expectations and providing ongoing feedback. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. Other duties may be assigned as operational needs change. The role may directly supervise one or more staff members. The salary traditionally starts at $53,222 annually and may be adjusted based on education and work experience. Employees with a current CDL and district-required endorsements, or who obtain them within the first 90 days, earn an additional $1 per hour. Onsite CDL training is provided by certified INDOT staff.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment; district-required endorsements are also required.
Must submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
At least one year of supervisory experience overseeing multiple employees.
Specialized knowledge of highway principles, practices, methods, standards, and techniques related to maintenance and repair of bridges, roads, heavy and general equipment, and traffic markings.
Considerable knowledge and experience in all phases of maintenance development.
Working knowledge of OSHA, safety precautions, regulations, and compliance requirements related to bridge, traffic-marking, highway, and equipment maintenance.
Considerable knowledge and experience in transportation operations.
General knowledge of welding, equipment repair, and equipment maintenance.
Ability to schedule employee hours and coordinate trucks and materials for winter operations.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to provide feedback, guidance, or corrective action and to coach and develop employee skills.
Willingness to travel, with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
A degree is not required. A high school diploma or high school equivalent (HSE), together with experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role, may be considered.

Responsibilities

Comply with INDOT safety policies and procedures.
Assign work to units and ensure necessary materials and equipment are available.
Use personnel, time, and equipment effectively for each task.
Supervise a unit or group of employees and explain job purposes and programs affecting their work.
Oversee operations and maintenance, ensuring employees complete work orders by scheduled finish dates with minimal interruptions.
Support winter operations, including snow and ice removal.
Help maintain and troubleshoot district brine machines and application equipment.
Assist with implementing and improving operational programs and procedures and with project planning.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees, ensuring responsibilities and expectations are understood and supporting professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards, deadlines, and required procedures.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education reimbursement program.
Group life insurance.
Referral bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
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