Dist. 6 Road Maintenance Supervisor I

State of Oklahoma•Buffalo, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are responsible for performing management and supervisory tasks for one or more highway maintenance units or supervising the maintenance operations for a turnpike. This is the management level of the Highway Maintenance Supervisor family and incumbents are responsible for performing management and supervisory tasks for specialized traffic crews, central sign shop, a county district, an interstate maintenance crew, a turnpike, or a heavy maintenance crew.

Requirements

Six years of experience in operating heavy equipment.
Some positions may require possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of appointment in order to perform necessary travel.
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority requires possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, class A, at time of appointment.
Some positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may require a class A commercial driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Some agencies may require applicants to take and pass a drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing authority. This requirement is referenced in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, parts 40 and 382.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position; may be required to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency situations; and possess a telephone in residence to receive emergency on-call duty messages.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the materials, equipment and techniques used in highway construction and maintenance of the placement of traffic control devices; of personnel regulations; of equipment and materials; of engineering plans and specifications for highways, bridges and traffic control devices; of supervisory principles; of budgetary controls; and of management techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively; to anticipate maintenance problems; to conduct maintenance inspections; to train supervisors and employees in new procedures; and to plan workloads.

Responsibilities

Plans, lays out and directs operations of maintenance, construction and traffic control projects; prepares project schedules; consults with engineering and other departments to provide information on work priorities and on availability of equipment, labor and materials.
Plans and directs the training of personnel in the operation and servicing of equipment and semiskilled and skilled labor operations such as repair and overlay of asphalt surfacing, patching and mud jacking, armor-coating, concrete laying, seeding and sodding, bridge repairs, drainage correction, sign erection or traffic marking.
Performs inspection of highways, bridges and traffic control devices in order to assess maintenance needs.
Evaluates employee performance and recommends personnel actions such as promotions, demotions, terminations and transfers; explains department rules and regulations to unit employees and ensures compliance.
Interviews job applicants to determine if experience and qualifications meet agency requirements.
Prepares reports concerning unit work activity; maintains various department records on personnel, equipment and materials.
Manages assigned elements of the risk program; evaluates risk exposure, minimizes risk and takes corrective action; develops and administers safety programs and ensures employees are trained and comply with all applicable safety practices and procedures.
Coordinates highway maintenance activities within municipalities with local governments; directs and inspects the work of contract and/or inmate crews performing various highway maintenance activities.
Assigns unit personnel to the Heavy Equipment Operator Program; evaluates employee performance and ensures on-the-job training is complete and documented; arranges for employees who satisfactorily complete training to formally test.

Benefits

Annual benefit allowances
Variety of health, dental, and vision plan options
Paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year
11 paid holidays
Robust retirement savings plans
EAP & wellness program
Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan
Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan
15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)