Dist. 6 Road Maintenance Supervisor I

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation in District 6 is seeking a Road Maintenance Supervisor I to oversee highway maintenance units and complex operations. The role focuses on planning, directing maintenance and traffic control projects, and coordinating with engineering for work priorities and resource allocation.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision plans, PTO, holidays, and retirement options, with a starting salary around $68,900 annually.

Responsibilities

• Plans, lays out and directs operations of maintenance, construction and traffic control projects; prepares project schedules and information on work priorities.
• Directs training of personnel in equipment operation and skilled labor tasks such as asphalt repair, drainage work, and bridge maintenance.
• Performs inspection of highways, bridges and traffic devices to assess maintenance needs and safety.
• Evaluates performance and enforces department rules; assists in hiring decisions and personnel transfers.
• Maintains reports on unit activity, equipment, materials, and safety performance.

Job description

Job Posting Title Dist. 6 Road Maintenance Supervisor I

Agency 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 6

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) October 21, 2026

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation Road Maintenance Supervisor - $68,900

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a 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, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance:

• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans:

• The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans:

• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan : available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
• 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 : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):

• 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

Paid Holidays:

• 11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay:

• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

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.

Typical Functions

• 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.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.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.

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