01853 - Supervisor Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation • Wytheville, VA

5h

About The Position

Oversee and perform a variety of simple to complex roadway maintenance activities. Supervise a crew and provide technical guidance to crew members performing maintenance activities and equipment operation.

Requirements

• Ability to direct, evaluate and train others.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications thereafter.
• Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Considerable knowledge of roadway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory practices and procedures.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skilled in operating and maintaining light to heavy duty trucks and equipment.
• Skilled in the use of computers and software applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Management, Maintenance, Construction, or related field desired.
• Ability to gather data, conduct research and create reports.
• DCR Erosion and Sediment Control certification.
• Experience in roadway maintenance and, or construction activities.
• Experience overseeing emergency operations activities including snow removal, storm damage, and accident clean-up.
• Experience planning schedules and assigning manpower.
• Experience supervising others and evaluating performance.
• Inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

• Communication: Effectively communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees and business people demonstrating sensitivity for their opinions and suggestions. Respond with accurate and complete information to inquiries and requests. Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with customers. Provide customers with Information related to the status of their work requests as required. May require travel and work outside of the traditional district boundaries which may cause a temporary change to the work schedule.
• Emergency Operations: Supervise emergency operations to ensure the safe operation of roadways. Support emergency operations including storm damage repairs, clearing roadways of snow, ice and debris, accident clean-up, and providing traffic control during and after normal working hours.
• Leadership: Assist the Area Superintendent in planning for the maintenance program, special projects, and personnel needs. Investigate and recommend solutions to operations and maintenance complaints. Estimate repair, construction and materials costs. Assist in ordering, storing and utilizing AHQ materials. Assist and advise crew on difficult and unusual problems when necessary.
• Provide Leadership in Traffic Control Devices: Work with supervisors and managers at assigned locations to plan, schedule, supervise and perform the placement, maintenance and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., according to the MUTCD. Receive and respond to work orders. Order and track inventory and maintain records.
• Records Preparation and Management: Prepare and maintain program and project documentation. Assist in the preparation of budget reports, data and records. Assist in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. Monitor expenditures and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Safety: Identify proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying hazards and making suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.). Ensure equipment is used properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT Safety Regulations and Practices.
• Supervision: Schedule and direct the activities of personnel and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to accomplish planned and assigned work within established timeframes. Assign daily work and monitor work performed; provide onsite direction and guidance; complete daily work reports including time, equipment and materials. Participate in staff development activities to include on-the-job training, identify additional training needs, and provide input to staff performance evaluations. Work with others to provide new ideas and improvements. Perform an IMS analysis related to ordering road stock to determine the best quantity to order.
• Vehicle and Equipment Operations and Preventive Maintenance: Demonstrate considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment (light, medium and heavy duty) to perform roadway maintenance and construction activities. Apply specialized knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance techniques. Perform maintenance repair, replacement and preventive maintenance. Complete pre-trips inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees