Salary $60,548.80 - $93,766.40 Annually
Location Williamsburg - 52361 - Iowa County, IA
Job Type Full-time
Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Job Number 23-02775
Closing 2/27/2023 11:59 PM Central
Point of Contact Mitchell Wood, Mitchell.Wood@iowadot.us
Job Description
This position is for permanent Iowa Department of Transportation employees only. Those in any other status are not eligible to apply.
The Iowa DOT is looking for a people leader to lead, engage, and motivate our outstanding employees. As our newest Highway Maintenance Supervisor, you will contribute your experience and knowledge towards fulfilling our Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the IDOT’s Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your IDOT teammates. Making an impact will be a daily experience – read on to find out more!
While a CDL permit is required upon hire, you must have your Class A and endorsements / restrictions CDL within 5 months following your appointment. CDL Training for Iowa DOT employees is provided!! Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess a Class A endorsements / restrictions CDL for positions that require it. Those eligible will receive both hands-on Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road training, with web-based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.
Location: Williamsburg Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from assigned road in your area of responsibility.
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, hours may vary and on call 24 hours a day during emergency and / or weather conditions; occasional overnight travel
Pay Range: $60,548.80 to $93,766.40 a year
As the Highway Maintenance Supervisor (HMS), you will have the opportunity to plan and support maintenance activities of all primary roads assigned to Williamsburg Maintenance Garage. Some of your responsibilities will be supporting roadway maintenance crews on approximately 290 lane miles of primary highway, that includes Interstate 80 and Highways 6, 21, 149, 151, 212, and 220 across the assigned area.
You’ll work with a great team dedicated to improving Iowa roads by:
Managing and communicating daily maintenance and administrative operations, including but not limited to:
- engage and mentor employees to support team success
- recommend trainings and monitoring performance of all personnel
- supervise the maintenance, upkeep, and security of assigned buildings, grounds, equipment and materials
- allocate resources during emergencies and winter operations
- serve as the primary contact to other agencies and determine work needs during emergencies
- monitor, inspect, and document conditions of roadways to identify needs
- prepare project plans within budgetary limitations
- oversee traffic control for Maintenance activities
- use DOT technical devices and software applications
What we offer YOU:
- Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
- Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment - Monthly insurance premium (Iowa Choice*):
Single: $54/mo. employee share; $715/mo. state share
Family: $180/mo. employee share; $1,624.00/mo. state share
*Other insurance options available. Please review HERE (Download PDF reader)
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Paid time off effective immediately - Biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
- Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
- Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)
Grow your career with us - Apply today!
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the following email: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Eight years of full-time work experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or highway materials inspection.
2) All of the following (a and b):
a. Four years of full-time work experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or highway materials inspection; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in business administration, construction technology/management, or engineering equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as a supervisor in highway maintenance or construction.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).
Additional Qualification Requirements
- Positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
- In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), this job requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.
- Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
- Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.
