Maintenance Area Supervisor I

The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources.

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This position is classified as essential and must be available to work overtime as needed, and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice and in some cases no advance notice.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Directs, organizes and supervises routine, emergency and/or preventative highway and/or bridge maintenance and repair, beautification, and/or drainage projects in assigned geographic area.  
• Develops work strategies and timetables for projects/programs.  
• Assigns, monitors and evaluates the work of subordinates. Counsels and disciplines workers.  
• Prepares reports and cost estimates for use in monitoring, controlling and budgeting maintenance projects. Prepares personnel-related reports.  
• Provides technical direction and guidance to assistants and work crews.  
• Directs and supervises traffic detours and takes appropriate traffic control measures in accordance with safety and traffic standards and procedures.  
• Receives, investigates, and provides responses to complaints pertaining to a wide variety of highway maintenance, traffic, and/or drainage issues and concerns.  
• Provides information and support for the emergency response teams, law agencies, and
  other agencies in cases of natural or man-made disaster, traffic accidents, spills, etc.  
• Ensures compliance with all applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, programs and procedures.
• Evaluates condition and/or performance of equipment and makes recommendations regarding equipment maintenance and acquisition. 
• Operates a computer to input and/or retrieve information about work orders, man hours, materials inventory, fleet inventory parts inventory and road infrastructure information for use in planning and prioritizing work orders and maintenance and repair projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Maintenance Area Supervisor I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in assessing or preventing roadway and right of way problems using the latest technologies for items such as concrete, asphalt, tar and chip, drainage systems, or guard rails.
2. Six months experience in interpreting highway construction/maintenance laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
3. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
4. Knowledge of estimating highway construction/maintenance costs.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. 

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. 

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.