What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Supervisor position at State of Washington Dept. of Transportation?
Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor in Cle Elum, WA. As the Maintenance Supervisor this person plans, budgets, schedules, and supervises the work of one or more highway maintenance crews and has responsibility for maintenance of a specific section of highways; or may supervise one or more crews with a full-time area-wide assignment. This position will be required to interactive with the public, EMS, Washington State Patrol, and other responders in a professional manner, following policies and protocols set by the agency. In this role you will supervise the maintenance of state highways, roadside, infrastructure, and rights of way. You will also supervise crews performing a variety of highway and right of way maintenance work to ensure the safe, efficient movement of goods, services, and people in any and all-weather conditions. This may require working outside of the normal schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
What to Expect
This person is required to supervise crews performing both winter and summer routine maintenance operations. This position is also responsible for their own safety and the safety of other crew members while performing maintenance work. By accomplishing assigned tasks, this person contributes to the ability of the public to travel safely and efficiently over state highways.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:
- Plan and oversee an organizational unit within a defined maintenance budget.
- Identify needed maintenance work activities.
- Ensure an inclusive and safe work environment for WSDOT Staff.
- Promote and ensure compliance with all safety standards.
- Schedule and direct highway maintenance activities on the state highways and WSDOT properties and responsibilities in the Bullfrog Maintenance Section.
- Coordinate equipment and labor with SC Region Area 1 sections – Ellensburg, Bullfrog and Hyak.
- Maintain and submit daily records.
- Responsible for Inventory Control Point (ICP).
- Prepare and complete project general estimates.
- Investigate employee personal injury and equipment damage.
- Perform a wide variety of day-to-day'. maintenance operations work.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- Must have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction.
- Two (2) years of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, Bridge Lead, Maintenance Mechanic 3, or equivalent combination of roadway maintenance experience.
- Comprehensive Knowledge of heavy equipment used in road maintenance with two (2) years' experiences proficiently operating 26,000 to 54,000 GVW dump trucks in the performance of routine highway maintenance and adverse weather conditions, as needed.
- Possession of a valid Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging Card with experience performing traffic control per M54- 44 or MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging; or obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months.
- Respond to emergency call out situations from the WSDOT Central Washington TMC in a reasonable time frame, communicating and coordinating on scene with law enforcement, fire departments/medical aid, other local/state/federal agencies, and media.
- Experience providing excellent customer service.
- Experience in communicating effectively in both verbal and written form.
- Experience adhering to safety policies and diligence in performing work in a safe manner.
- Experience leading and/or supervising crews, providing clear direction, and making good decisions under stressful conditions.
- Experience in working independently and prioritizing workload, with the ability to handle multiple assignments. Set an example with regular attendance and be prompt when reporting to work, daily.
- First Aid Certified within 6 months.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience operating a dump truck with plow, sander, and deicer/anti-icing system, & a front-end loader Knowledge of state highways, roadsides, and right of ways of the surrounding area.
- Understanding and experience dealing with public/private owned fleet & rental equipment.
Important Notes
- In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit, please visit www.uscis.gov
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter via email.
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, S. Fields, at fieldss@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 25DOT-SCR-50290 in the subject line.
