What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roadway Maintenance District Manager position at Illinois State Toll Highway Authority?
The Illinois Tollway is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. Whether it's I-PASS, the Move Illinois Program, open road tolling or keeping you safe with our H.E.L.P. trucks, we are committed to delivering great benefits and services to customers.
The Tollway is a user-fee system – no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues.
Under the leadership of the Board of Directors and Executive Staff, the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportation and planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility and sustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust.
In support of this vision, the Roadway Maintenance District Manager supervises and coordinates day-to-day operation of the Roadway Maintenance Sections within assigned district. Responsibilities include Improving the coordination of maintenance activities, developing consistency in management and performance of maintenance sections, increasing the lines of communication from top division management to field supervisory staff and training field supervisory staff in incident management response and techniques. The Roadway Maintenance District Manager reports directly to the Roadway Maintenance Manager. The Roadway Maintenance District Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of six maintenance sections. The Roadway Maintenance District Manager shall communicate on a daily basis with subordinate staff and periodically visit each location to review work accomplished and assist in the development of work programs, schedules and in establishing priorities. Frequent dialog with Roadway Maintenance Manager, Incident Manager, Maintenance Section Managers, Maintenance Section Supervisors, Sign Shop Manager, Traffic and Incident Management Center Manager, Fleet Maintenance District Managers, Engineering Project Coordinators, District 15 Operations Personnel, Building Maintenance Supervisory Staff, Outside Agencies and Local Communities as required, regarding work being performed in their district. Responsible to act as project coordinator for all major Roadway Maintenance construction projects such as I-Pass Plaza Conversion projects, Plaza Improvement Projects, and Intermittent Pavement Improvement projects. This position has additional responsibility to respond to major roadway incidents and other emergency conditions that occur so as to direct and coordinate efforts to restore safe and efficient driving conditions in a timely manner for the monitoring public.
The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, unfavorable discharge from military services, age, order of protection status, military status, sex or sexual orientation.
The Tollway is a user-fee system – no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues.
Under the leadership of the Board of Directors and Executive Staff, the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportation and planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility and sustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust.
In support of this vision, the Roadway Maintenance District Manager supervises and coordinates day-to-day operation of the Roadway Maintenance Sections within assigned district. Responsibilities include Improving the coordination of maintenance activities, developing consistency in management and performance of maintenance sections, increasing the lines of communication from top division management to field supervisory staff and training field supervisory staff in incident management response and techniques. The Roadway Maintenance District Manager reports directly to the Roadway Maintenance Manager. The Roadway Maintenance District Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of six maintenance sections. The Roadway Maintenance District Manager shall communicate on a daily basis with subordinate staff and periodically visit each location to review work accomplished and assist in the development of work programs, schedules and in establishing priorities. Frequent dialog with Roadway Maintenance Manager, Incident Manager, Maintenance Section Managers, Maintenance Section Supervisors, Sign Shop Manager, Traffic and Incident Management Center Manager, Fleet Maintenance District Managers, Engineering Project Coordinators, District 15 Operations Personnel, Building Maintenance Supervisory Staff, Outside Agencies and Local Communities as required, regarding work being performed in their district. Responsible to act as project coordinator for all major Roadway Maintenance construction projects such as I-Pass Plaza Conversion projects, Plaza Improvement Projects, and Intermittent Pavement Improvement projects. This position has additional responsibility to respond to major roadway incidents and other emergency conditions that occur so as to direct and coordinate efforts to restore safe and efficient driving conditions in a timely manner for the monitoring public.
- Train subordinate staff in the proper maintenance methods and techniques to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness and improve safety of operations.
- Monitor performance of Maintenance Sections to ensure compliance with Authority policies and progress.
- Discipline subordinate staff to level of written warning and recommends further disciplinary action to higher authority in accordance with progressive disciplinary principles to correct unacceptable behavior.
- Participate in Step I Grievance Procedure to resolve conflicts between Management and employees regarding Union Contract and work rules.
- Develops and implements programs covering operations in Maintenance Sections under their jurisdiction in areas of safety training, etc.
- Prepare and conduct annual performance evaluations of subordinate staff.
- Responds to critical accidents within their district to coordinate the activities of all responders (Police, Fire and Rescue Towing and Recovery, EPA, etc.) and facilitate the restoration of safe, efficient driving conditions for the monitoring public.
- Participate in plan review and provides input for all capital improvement projects especially in the area of maintenance of traffic and traffic control.
- Monitors construction zones to assure compliance with approved maintenance of traffic plans
- Assist in the development of maintenance of traffic plans for all Maintenance road and plaza construction projects.
- Recommends purchase of materials or equipment as part of preparation of the annual operating budget and makes recommendations regarding the need for contract maintenance assistance as required.
- Completion of the Annual Roadway Condition Inspection.
- Supervises emergency snow removal and de-icing to provide for good winter driving conditions for patrons.
- Performs annual employee certification eligibility testing to determine employees eligible for promotional consideration.
- Communicate with Maintenance Section Staff to interpret Maintenance policies and develop consistent understanding system-wide.
- A high school diploma is required with post high school courses in engineering principals and/or management skills desirable.
- Knowledge requirements for this position must be extensive in roadway maintenance with 4 to 6 years’ experience in Roadway Maintenance Supervisory capacity in a high-speed highway environment.
- In addition, a strong background in all aspects of snow and ice control and incident management response and techniques is required.
- Supervisory experience with multi-crew activities is also necessary.
- General familiarity with construction plan review, maintenance of traffic plans, civil engineering principles, computerized maintenance management systems, scheduling systems and Microsoft Word and Excel programs is required.
- Strong knowledge of inventory and ordering program/systems and Time-Keeping programs/systems are required.
- A valid Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements of air brakes, combination vehicles and tank trucks are required.
- Must pass written exam with a 75% or higher to qualify for an interview.
The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, unfavorable discharge from military services, age, order of protection status, military status, sex or sexual orientation.
Salary : $51,490 - $145,000
