Construction Trades SupMgr - Flowing Wells - Sebring

MDT is recruiting for a maintenance section person A in the Flowing Wells Section. The Field Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning and delivering maintenance projects (e.g., pavement overlays, bridge repairs, chip seals, drainage systems, winter road maintenance, etc.) involving multiple safety, engineering, and environmental considerations. The scope of duties includes coordinating and performing various maintenance projects; coordinating Section operations; supervision and performing a variety of other duties as assigned.

The position is expected to independently coordinate and deliver projects and services within the Section, including pavement overlays, bridge repairs, chip seals, drainage systems, winter road maintenance, etc. The position is also expected to make critical decisions in emergency situations that threaten public safety and/or environmental health. This position is responsible for performance management and supervision.

If you would like a copy of the Job Profile, contact Joyce Ayre, jayre@mt.gov, HR Generalist.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Business Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration plus one (1) year of construction/maintenance related experience.
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Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a highway maintenance of construction field, including experience with maintenance, materials, bridge and road construction, project management, and contracting may substitute for the required degree. This experience must include six (6) months of direct or one (1) year of indirect supervisory experience.

Please be very clear and concise regarding your supervisory experience in your application. Supervisory experience should include dates, types of duties and experiences.

The position requires knowledge of the principles and practices of maintenance management, engineering, and associated physical sciences. This includes knowledge of road, traffic, and safety design; environmental rules and regulations; engineering policy and accepted practices; industry standards; AASHTO requirements and standards; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and practices; contract claims; contract administration; highway maintenance and construction methods, specifications, standards, and regulations; materials properties, specifications, and test methods; safety practices; and departmental policies.

The position requires skill in reading and interpreting engineering and technical plans, specifications, and contract documents; project management; drawing conclusions and making recommendations; assessing maintenance management plans and projects; planning and conducting presentations and training; developing and administering a variety of diverse projects and functions; and developing ideas and solutions for complex problems by finding innovative and unprecedented solutions to maintenance management problems.