The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for dependable, trainable, team players with good communication skills to become part of our family. Currently hiring a Highway Maintenance Superintendent position in HAYS, KS.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides supervisory oversight of surface repairs, structure repairs, signing and marking, right-of-way, building, and grounds and other maintenance services by onsite inspection. Monitors roadway, bridge and right-of-way maintenance activities through work needs program, budget and work accomplishment program.
- Interprets regulations and advises petitioners regarding permit program and preparation; inspect the work during installation to assure compliance with permit & initiate completion notice upon satisfactory completion of work.
- Prepares snow removal plan for area and works with Sub-Area Supervisors and district staff in coordinating equipment and personnel, scheduling equipment repairs, coordinating road closures and answering questions from the public as to road conditions, etc. during snow & ice control operations. Which may require to work long hours.
- Meets and consults with citizens to discuss concerns related to the highway system and resolve or refer problems to higher authority.
- Monitors installation and/or removal of outdoor advertising adjacent to right-of-way.
- Provides training for supervisors, shop personnel, and area office personnel in planning and carrying out area wide maintenance programs.
Annual Salary Range: $69,784.00 - $71,593.60
Minimum Qualifications
- Four years of experience in highway maintenance or construction that meets the needs of the agency, including two years of supervisory experience.
- Valid driver’s license is required at time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Computer skills, including maintenance management and crew card computer systems experience.
- Experience planning and administering the work of a large staff and being an effective team leader.
- Experience communicating effectively through both oral and written communication.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
- A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.
- This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
- This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
Benefits:
- Annual $400 Personal Protection Equipment allowance
- Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
- Group health, dental, vision.
- Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
- On-the-job training programs
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Educational Assistance Program
KDOT works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at [email protected]
Paper applications are available at any KDOT office and may be sent to Kansas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 350, Norton, KS 67654. Indicate Requisition# 214837 on the application form. Position closes Dec. 3rd, 2024
