Highway Maintenance Unit Supervisor
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Job Location:
Crown Point, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state offering a range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state youll find competitive compensation a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens improves our states quality of life and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects including Public-Private Partnerships Green Initiatives and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
The Highway Maintenance Unit Supervisor you will be responsible for supervising various highway specialty areas (e.g. bridge heavy equipment maintenance facilities etc.). You will be responsible for managing staff and participating in preventive maintenance and/or maintenance repair work of roads bridges traffic markings heavy equipment buildings grounds etc. You will offer direction to maintenance/facility staff for standard day-to-day operations including prioritization of work assignments and making recommendations to work techniques.
Location:
This position is located in INDOTs Gary Sub District.
CDL Positions:
Candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district will earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53222.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Comply with Indiana Department of Transport (INDOT)s Safety Policy and Procedures.
- Assign work to units ensuring that the needed materials and equipment are available.
- Ensure the most effective utilization of personnel time and equipment for each task.
- Provide supervision to a unit or group of employees while explaining the purpose of the job and all the programs that affect the work.
- Oversee operation and maintenance ensuring that supervised employees accomplish the work orders by a scheduled finish date with minimal interruptions to the various operations.
- Support the Winter operations duties which include snow and ice removal. You will also help with the maintenance and troubleshooting of the District brine machines and application equipment.
- Assist with implementation/improvement of operational programs procedures and project planning.
- Recruit select onboard and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations measure progress provide ongoing feedback and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards deadlines and proper procedures.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What Youll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
- Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.
- Specialized knowledge of highway principles practices methods standards and techniques relative to maintenance and repair of highway bridges roads heavy and general equipment traffic markings etc.
- Considerable knowledge and experience in all phases of maintenance development.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety precautions and regulations compliance requirements as they relate to maintenance of bridge traffic markings highways and equipment.
- Supervisory experience of multiple employees minimum of one (1) year.
- Required to submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
- Considerable knowledge and experience in transportation operations.
- General knowledge of welding repairing and general maintenance of equipment.
- Ability to properly schedule employee hours and coordinate trucks and materials needed during winter operations.
- Ability to delegate work set clear direction and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback provide guidance or corrective action coach and develop employee skillsets.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation personal and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parkingfor most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learningaccess
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting selecting developing and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Robotics
- HVAC
- Packaging
- CMMS
- Maintenance Management
- Property Maintenance
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
- Troubleshooting
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