Highway Maintenance Supervisor I

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician (Supervisor I) in Casper, Wyoming to assist the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II with the responsibility of maintaining all the roadways, roadway structures, buildings, rest areas, and other infrastructures to the standard that fulfills the departments' requirements for safety, high quality, and efficient transportation system.

Responsibilities

Supervises the highway maintenance operations of a crew and assigns daily activities according to the overall work plan determined by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II; Schedules crew members for rotating shifts, assign labor and equipment to assist neighboring maintenance crews, and plans for coverage/equipment in anticipated weather events; works in the field when crews are running short and as needed; Identifies training needs of subordinate crew members; ensures training is completed; may conduct training for leads and technicians; responsible for employee hiring, coaching, and development; communicates with human resources regarding disciplinary actions and recruitment needs; Conducts performance appraisals for crew members; ensures crew members have access to computers to complete appraisals and required online training; Responsible for the upkeep, service, and scheduling of equipment repairs for their crew; Responsible for deciding the type of maintenance treatment or application used by the crew to accomplish the job at hand; provides guidance to crew on how to perform an unfamiliar or irregular method; Orders and maintains materials and inventory; communicates needs for high-dollar purchases to the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II; Utilizes the computer to accurately record work orders, employee time cards, and material usage in agency systems; records crew’s work accomplishments; Monitors project budgets and progress, inspects projects according to state and federal quality standards and assesses road sections and associated infrastructure for needed repair/maintenance; communicates unplanned maintenance to area supervisor; Ensures crews are working safely and according to established safety policies and procedures; conducts daily safety briefings and lines out precautions for each work activity; ensures crew members have the appropriate protective gear prior to the start of the operation; Builds and maintains positive working relationships amongst crew members, local landowners, and the public; communicates ongoing maintenance projects, traffic control operations, and hazardous situations to the public when necessary; Maintains ongoing and open communication with other Highway Maintenance Supervisors and district staff to ensure work is completed efficiently and safely across the overall district and statewide

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Management); 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist; Class A Commercial Driver's License; OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist; Class A Commercial Driver's License; Knowledge of state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures; Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and basic mechanical repair; Knowledge of routine and specialized highway maintenance operations; Knowledge of agency policies and procedures, agency quality and road service commitments, and safe work practices; Knowledge of budget monitoring, agency billing procedures, and inventory tracking; Knowledge of computers, basic office equipment, Gmail, and WYDOT databases/systems; Knowledge of regulations and state and federal agencies that relate to highway maintenance operations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DEQ, BLM, USFWS, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, etc., and city and county governments); Knowledge of resource and time management; Knowledge of team-building practices and relationship-building

Nice to have

Supervisory experience

Benefits

$2,000 Hiring Bonus; Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457B plans; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities