10726 - Supervisor Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Supervisor for Maintenance to oversee a variety of roadway maintenance activities. This full-time position requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with knowledge of roadway safety and maintenance procedures. The successful candidate will manage emergency operations and guide a crew while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards. An ability to obtain a CDL is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment.
• Knowledge of roadway maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform roadway maintenance activities.
• Supervise emergency operations including storm damage repairs.
• Prepare and maintain program and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Valid driver's license

CDL and DOT medical card

Tools

Heavy duty trucks

Power tools

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

How You Will Contribute

• 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 Will Make You Successful

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to compile and analyze data; complete reports and records, requiring business, English and math skills.
• Ability to obtain 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 plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to skilled, semi-skilled and manual laborers.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Knowledge and application of work zone safety, traffic controls and flagging operations to include the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory and budgeting practices.
• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to roadway construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices with ability to supervise others to include performance management.
• Skill in operating computers and navigating software applications.
• Skill in operation and maintenance of light, medium and heavy duty equipment used for highway maintenance and emergency operations.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand held and power tools.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• 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.
  
  

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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