JOB SUMMARY
The position is responsible to oversee the total asset management of one section or area of a highway maintenance project under the oversight of the Operations and Project Managers.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Responsible for the leadership and operations of one section or area within a Highway Maintenance contract with various Departments of Transportation including the safety of any subordinate staff, subcontractor and the traveling public adjoining local residents and businesses.
• Submit candidate projects needed for the development of work plans for the maintenance and operations of highways within the projects limits to the Project manager or Engineer.
• Lead any technicians, specialty work crews, and subcontractor staff working within the area of responsibility including responsibility for monitoring work progress, conformance to plan, work zone MOT & other set up and other aspects of safety.
• Plan area maintenance activities to perform functions with quality and economy within the timelines requirements of the project.
• Monitor subcontractors with area of responsibility to insure proper performance of work activities to required specifications within budgeting confinements.
• Make sure utilization of current equipment inventory is effective, and that the inventory is of sufficient quantity to handle area maintenance needs.
• Put together long term personnel and equipment scheduling to determine project needs within area of responsibility.
• Ensure all subcontracted staff is abiding by all federal, state and local laws within the scope of their subcontracts.
• Monitor fleet of subcontractor vehicles and equipment to insure worthiness, thus not jeopardizing staff or the traveling public.
• Oversee overall facility appearance and maintenance.
• Be available to respond to after hours to investigate complaints and to respond to accidents and incidents within the area of responsibility.
• Document all work within area of responsibility on Daily Inspection Form per established DBiS procedure.
• Lead staff within project area assigned and recommend any disciplinary actions, terminations and assure staff is competent in assignments.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Knowledge and experience of highway maintenance equipment, materials, methods and procedures.
• Ability to plan work schedules, assign manpower and equipment needed to accomplish tasks.
• Direct, evaluate, and train others to complete tasks in a safe manner.
• Ability to complete reports, maintain records and basic knowledge of micro-computers.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, although education or experience may be substituted for education.
Type: Full-Time Regular Non-Ex