Hwy Maintenance Supervisor - Broken Bow
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27

Location:
Broken Bow, NE

Hiring Rate:

Job Posting:
JR2024-00007792 Hwy Maintenance Supervisor - Broken Bow (Open Date: 06/26/2024)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
07-03-2024

Job Description:
Under general supervision, coordinates a wide variety of activities to maintain and preserve highways, shoulders, roadside areas, structures, and broad pavement surfaces and related markings/signs in safe condition within an assigned area of operations. Supervises the activities of one or more crew chief positions and assigned maintenance employees to obtain maximum production while maintaining high standards of quality; and ensures safety procedures and standards are followed and work is conducted in a safe manner; performs related work as assigned.

Pay rate range of $27.220 per hour to $40.799 per hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Please reach out to Tessa Burford, Talent Acquisition Partner, at (402) 419-3192, if you have questions or to learn more.

Job Duties:

- Plan, direct and coordinate Highway Maintenance operations within an assigned area.
- Assigns and supervises work activities and monitors work of assigned crew.
- Trains, guides, and counsels assigned crew to develop their performance capacities.
- Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conduct weekly inspections of assigned highways for needed maintenance and drainage structure conditions.
- Provides guidance and assistance to assigned employees on difficult maintenance problems.
- Directs the maintenance of vehicles and equipment assigned to the area.
- Operates various vehicles and equipment as needed.
- Prepares and maintains required operational/activity records and reports.
- Prepares and submits requisitions for materials and supplies.
- Order parts, supplies and materials as needed.
- Instructs employees with work details on safety, conducts safety meetings, and observes safety practices on the work site.
- Assists the Highway Maintenance Superintendent with personnel issues, highway materials, supplies, and equipment needed for upcoming projects and equipment replacement.
- Assists with hiring process including employment interviews, hires, and promotions.
- Works with the public.
- Under the leadership of the Highway Maintenance Superintendent, performs a wide variety of highway maintenance and operations activities within a defined region.
- Maintain situational awareness of the Sate highway and/or interstate system making frequent (daily) patrols and inspection of the system to be aware of its ongoing condition, its deficiencies or situations that may require a response or action by NDOT; In an emergency event, be mobile and oversee the activities being performed; check in with and direct employees in their work effort(s); see that employees are accomplishing the desired outcome.
- Adjusts winter operations to changing priorities, staffing, and technologies; manages the reginal Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) and its functions to provide enhanced weather forecasting, and training of maintenance workforce in the operations on the assigned region, its safety program and development of snowplow operators for day to day storm management; must demonstrate competence in NDOT processes and culture in a way that brings value to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Possess the ability to work with NDOT partners in storm response strategies; works with other NDOT Highway Maintenance Supervisors and DOC to determine resource use and coordinate responses; conducts analysis of storm performance and severity to direct the local response as part of a regional coordinated response; represents the organization in after-action reviews for storm Reponses; required to operate NDOT vehicles in inclement or extreme conditions; directs and supervises emergency and snow and ice control programs; ensures goals and levels of service requirements are met; supports and coordinates operations and initiates changes particularly in emergency and unique situations; leads in emergency response incidents, which could include road closures, crashes, hazardous material spills, closures, tornadoes, floods, and road failures.
- Coordinates activities of NDOT with other transportation operations, activities, and Maintenance Supervisors. Ensures that maintenance activities are performed in accordance with appropriate plans, specifications, and agency standards; coordinate 511 postings and ITS activation and use for public information through Superintendent, DOC, and SOC; supervise maintenance activities through scheduling of staff, equipment, and products with the allotted funding for the region to meet NDOT level of service requirements; leads employees by training, mentoring, and coaching on the job and in the classroom; monitors personnel performance and addresses problems through appropriate avenues; responsible for crew's workforce development and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Possession is required of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment at the expense of NDOT. Loss of licenses/endorsements may result in termination of the employee.

Experience in the maintenance of highways, roadsides, and other pavement surfaces and the operation of general and specialized equipment used to maintain and preserve these surfaces or to support these functions OR Experience as an operational crew chief or work coordinator involving inspection and/or maintenance of highways, structures, or similar pavement surfaces.

Preferred Qualifications: High School Education with the ability to perform simple math calculations. Prefer 2+ years' experience in general highway maintenance. Prefer applicant that has a Class "A" CDL with O Restriction and tanker endorsement.Heavy equipment and Mechanical experience helpful.Nebraska Applicator license with Right of Way endorsement.

Other: Must be able to report to work within 30 minutes of notification for emergency situations, and/or winter operations. Must be able to respond during non-scheduled work hours including holidays and weekends for emergencies and special events; work is performed in adverse weather conditions and traffic management activities including snow removal, sanding, de-icing, and traffic safety incidents. Position requires on-going travel over the State's highways. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge and experience in highway maintenance practices and procedures and how they relate to each other. Knowledge and experience in planning, assigning, directing and evaluating staff, interpret material, procedure requirements and applying them. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment in supervising activities and subordinates.Ability to work positively as part of a team. Skill in conflict resolution, organization, and use of equipment related to highway maintenance and emergency response. Inspects highways, roadways, drainage structures, and right-of-way. Computer knowledge is helpful. Ability to represent the State of Nebraska in a positive manner and interact effectively and courteously with the public. Ability to handle routine pressure, perform activities with a sense of urgency, and complete detailed projects in a timely manner. Ability to be altruistic and goal-oriented, possess strong work ethics and promote good work ethics.

Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel on a daily basis, daily briefing and assertive deployment to promote working at a high level of service, while keeping morale remains a high priority. Possess a working knowledge and understanding of winter ice control products and concepts of anti-icing, de-icing, and traction control, as well as blends of dry chemical and brine and the utilization and mobilization of winter maintenance equipment. Knowledge and competence in winter operations, including operation readiness, winter product usage, desired level of service standards, material management, weather forecasting, and training of maintenance workforce in the operations and maintenance of snow removal and treating equipment. Focus on winter preplanning operations of the assigned region, its safety program, and development of snowplow operators for day to day storm management. Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in NDOT processes. A strong competence in planning, assigning, and reviewing the quality and quantity of work that Highway Maintenance Workers, Highway Maintenance Crew Chiefs, and other staff perform. Work experience must include managing daily operations of a work unit, while prioritizing safety. Demonstrate skill in strategic planning and comprehensive knowledge of transportation needs and maintenance solutions. Strong commitment to employee and public safety. Creative, strategic, and flexible ability to address issues and execute solutions and approaches that meet the needs and advance the mission of NDOT.


Benefits

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