Hwy Maintenance Supervisor Imperial

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Imperial NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.832

Job Posting:

JR2026- Hwy Maintenance Supervisor - Imperial (Open)

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Job Description:

Under general supervision coordinates a wide variety of activities to maintain and preserve highways shoulders roadside areas structures and broad pavement surfaces and related markings/signs in safe condition within an assigned area of operations. Supervises the activities of one or more crew chief positions and assigned maintenance employees to obtain maximum production while maintaining high standards of quality ensures safety procedures and standards are followed and work is conducted in a safe manner and performs related work as assigned. The individual selected will coordinate plan schedule and supervise all highway maintenance operations for the Arapahoe area under the direction of the Hwy Maintenance Superintendent.

Pay rate range of $27.832 per hour to $41.717 per hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

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Job Duties:

Manage and oversee all aspects of Highway operations and maintenance in their assigned area perform weekly or special inspections of the State Highway System to include structures and property find deficiencies and direct the maintenance and repairs.

Organize schedule plan assign and supervise work activities of assigned staff to attain work goals and ensure consistent application of policies procedures and standards.

Coordinates work schedules with Superintendents and Supervisors to complete projects.

Evaluate work performance recommend personnel actions respond to grievance issues and approve Kronos/leave requests.

Direct and maintain records and reports for daily operations and complete a daily diary.

Keep accurate records on personnel issues material issues quality of work performed with compliance to special plans/provisions and specifications.

Maintain accurate inventory of department resources and material.

Complete and maintain equipment requests progress reports weekly work program road condition report (511) and other miscellaneous documents.

Drive a commercial vehicle motor grader tandem truck loader etc.

Instruct employees on safety procedures policies practices and the PPE program.

Resolve conflict within the work group.

Utilize department computer applications for the 511 system Kronos Outlook Excel MDSS etc.

Work with the Crew Chiefs in preparation of work schedules reports assignments and equipment assignments.

Oversee multiple operations at one time.

Determine and direct emergency management responses.

Available for out-of-town travel occasionally. May be required to perform activities anywhere in the state for emergencies or other situations as they arise.

Render courteous service to the public; maintain good employee relationships with department employees public and outside agencies to include the Nebraska State Patrol.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid drivers license. Possession is required of a Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brakes and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment. Loss of licenses/endorsements may result in termination of the employee. Experience in the maintenance of highways roadsides and other pavement surfaces or to support these functions. OR Experience as an operational crew chief or work coordinator involving inspection and/or maintenance of highways structures or similar pavement surfaces.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those with experience in plan reading experience providing direct supervision to a group and/or crew of employees in the performance of road maintenance activities experience dealing with performance and disciplinary issues experience with Word Excel Kronos Outlook and MDSS and possession of a Nebraska Certified Pesticide Applicators License is also preferred.

Other: Be able to respond during non-scheduled work hours including holidays and weekends for emergencies and special events. Work is performed in adverse weather conditions and traffic management activities including snow removal de-icing and traffic safety incidents. Positions require on-going travel over the States highways. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Must be able to be certified as a Hwy Maintenance Worker Senior on date of employment. Some positions may require specific certifications based on job requirements (e.g. flagging certification pesticide applicators license). Must be able to report to work within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions. Must possess and maintain a valid Nebraska Drivers License with Class A CDL with no restrictions on air brakes or interstate travel with a tanker endorsement. Hazardous materials or tanker endorsement may be required. Must possess a good driving record.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and experience in highway maintenance practices and procedures and how they relate to each other. Knowledge in carpentry plumbing and electrical and willing to perform repairs or maintenance to department property structures or facilities. Knowledge and experience in planning assigning directing and evaluating staff interpreting materials and procedure requirements and applying them. Knowledge and experience of vehicle operation methods tools equipment and materials state laws rules and procedures. Demonstrated rendering assistance to others on difficult problems and experience in conflict resolution. Required to have good communication skills give direction and be assertive and able to communicate a position or opinion in a respectful manner. Willing and available to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays and complete work assignments under hazardous conditions bad weather and/or high-speed traffic. Ability to bend stoop climb stand and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to safely move drag lift 35 pounds frequently up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance) and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance). Must maintain regular and reliable attendance to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities. Ability to communicate courteously and respectfully with all teammates and the traveling public.

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Required Experience:

Manager