Highway Maintenance Superintendent

The Highway Maintenance Superintendent is crucial in coordination, planning, and budgeting the district maintenance program. As a vital member of our team, you will play a key role in the maintenance operations by identifying and prioritizing essential activities. Your insights will be crucial in supporting district administration as you contribute to the analysis of the budget, aiding in the determination of fund priorities. Your strategic planning skills will shine as you coordinate patching activities to optimize the utilization of contractor's hot plant operations within the district. Additionally, your responsibilities will extend to determining stockpile requirements and providing valuable input into shaping the district's maintenance program and equipment needs. Collaboration is key, and you will work seamlessly with the shop and sign shop teams when necessary, ensuring a seamless flow and continuity in district operations. Join us in making a meaningful impact through effective planning and collaborative efforts!In this pivotal role, you will take charge of training our maintenance personnel, delivering comprehensive hands-on training to ensure their skill development and proficiency. Engage in the assessment of our team's performance through employee performance evaluations. Your role will extend to monitoring work performance, allowing you to provide valuable insights and recommendations for appropriate personnel actions and changes.Attention to detail is paramount as you assure the accuracy and timeliness of time sheets and other critical reports. Additionally, you will play a key role in upholding compliance with NDDOT and District policies and procedures, ensuring that our maintenance staff operates within the established guidelines.As a dedicated member of our team, you will play a role in overseeing the daily work activities of section supervisors and maintenance crews, including work schedules of district maintenance personnel. Your responsibilities extend to conducting thorough inspections of roadways, offering insightful recommendations for maintenance, and ensuring the upkeep of guardrails and signs. In times of emergencies, your role involves dispatching crews and equipment promptly, showcasing your ability to handle critical situations effectively.You will evaluate maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with established goals and objectives. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with department personnel, the public, and contractors is central to the success of this role. In the face of challenging weather conditions, you will take the lead in supervising major snow and ice control operations. You will be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, responding promptly to emergencies and contributing to the overall resilience and efficiency of our operations.Ensuring a culture of safety and compliance, you will actively monitor safety violations and take decisive actions to address them. Your commitment to safety extends to organizing and leading regular safety meetings, as well as conducting thorough safety inspections to identify and mitigate potential risks. Upholding safety guidelines and promoting preventive maintenance practices will be a key focus, contributing to a secure and efficient work environment. In addition to your safety responsibilities, you will play a role in handling public complaints and concerns.If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to contribute your skills to a company that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

Requires an associate degree in engineering technology and five years of highway experience; two years of the experience must have included supervision duties.Work experience performing highway maintenance activities may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.Requires work after hours, on weekends, and holidays during emergency events. Will be at times required to report to work within 30 minutes during emergency or storm situations.Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, medical screening, reference check and driving records check.

About Team ND

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801 Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.