Supervisor Highway Maintenance (DOT/D1 #19362)

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within one (1) week of closing date.

NOTICE: This position is with a traveling crew that works throughout the district. During the off-season, the incumbent will be moved to a location that best serves the district.

Why does the job exist?

This Supervisor position will operate medium to heavy duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner to repair and maintain interstate, roads, roadways, highways, bridges and structures, and erosion repairs throughout District One for the safety of the traveling public.

How does it get done?

By Supervising employees. Responsible for conducting employee evaluations. Operating medium to heavy duty equipment. Utilizing hand and power tools.

Who are the customers?

The traveling public and pedestrians.

Ideal Candidate

The traveling public and pedestrians.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience maintaining roads and operating medium to heavy-duty equipment to include loaders, five (5) and ten (10) yard dump trucks, self-propelled brooms, rollers, or mowers. Any education from an accredited college or university in a related field totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (or equivalent licenses from another state) upon hire. This position may require Herbicide, Tanker, and/or Hazmat endorsement.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated a safety sensitive position within the meaning of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical and pre-employment drug test; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Class A Commercial Drivers' License with appropriate endorsements for specific job assignments at time of interview required. Business reference checks and driver's license verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions - hot or cold, wind, rain and snow, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, noxious plants and infected trash; subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical expenditure; irregular hours day or night; to include but not limited to standing for extended time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control; subject to call out for weather or accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; work may also be performed in an office setting to include working with computers, faxes, copiers and printers; use of hands to finger, handle or feel while performing various assigned maintenance duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; climbing, reaching, kneeling, crawling to perform equipment maintenance. Exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals, airborne particles and/or asphalt and petroleum products; exposure to temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations; high speed/high volume traffic; load noises. Use of personal vehicle to and from post of duty.

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Agency Contact Information: Sabrina Gomez (575)494-3294 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.