BOB-Area Supervisor (Highway Maintenance) I

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health insurance

Public pension plan

Commuter Benefits

Work From Home Policy

35-hour base work week

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking an Area Supervisor (Highway Maintenance) I to oversee maintenance crews responsible for bridges, tunnels, and related structures on a dynamic schedule from 6:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday, with potential shift variations. The role requires proven supervisory experience and a valid NY CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement.

Based in Queens (4200 Vernon Blvd), the position offers city benefits, annual leave, and the chance

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time experience in roadway or bridge/tunnel maintenance and repair, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in New York State, with no restrictions on air brakes, maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assign work locations and monitor progress and quality of maintenance work on bridges, tunnels, and related structures.
• Oversee fence, debris, cleaning, and maintenance crews; prepare reports for citywide operations.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in anti-icing and snow operations as needed.
• Keep job records and other documentation; visit field crews each shift.
• Work must cover day, evening, or night shifts as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CDL Class B

Air brakes

Job description

Civil Service Title- Area Supervisor (Highway Maintenance) I

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or must have filed for the civil service exam # 7507, and provide proof.

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City.

This is a supervisory position involved in the maintenance of bridges, tunnels, and related structures. The Area Supervisor Level I reports directly to the Area Supervisor Level 2. Duties may include assigning work locations; monitoring and ensuring work progress and quality; compiling reports for citywide fence, asphalt, debris, mechanical sweeping, drain cleaning, deck sealing and/or community service crews; responding to emergencies; overseeing snow operations on the East River bridges as part of the anti-icing program; keeping job and other records; performing related duties. Employees must work days, evening, or night shifts as required. Employees must visit each field crew at least once per shift.

Work Location
4200 VERNON BLVD, L.I.C., QUEENS, 11101

Hours
6:30am - 3:00pm/ Monday - Friday

For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

Benefits

• Premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• College savings plan.
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax‑deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• 35‑hour base work week.
• Job Security – you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

AREA SUPERVISOR (HIGHWAY MAINT - 91352

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of full-time satisfactory experience as a working member of a roadway or bridge/tunnel maintenance and repair crew using asphalt and concrete mixes; and/or performing such tasks as debris/bulk removal; mechanical sweeping, drain/scupper cleaning on bridges/tunnels or related structures, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with no restrictions on the use of air brakes. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Four years of full-time satisfactory experience as a working member of a roadway or bridge/tunnel maintenance and repair crew using asphalt and concrete mixes; and/or performing such tasks as debris/bulk removal; mechanical sweeping, drain/scupper cleaning on bridges/tunnels or related structures, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with no restrictions on the use of air brakes. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have at least one year of experience working in Assignment Level I or an additional year of experience as described above under "Qualification Requirements", at least three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.