K555 Maintenance Section Supervisor I - Ralls

Oversees a maintenance section and is responsible for providing a safe driving thoroughfare within a geographic area of the state through the maintenance of all roads, structures and rights-of-way. Oversees a maintenance section with a rank sum ratio of section lane miles and truck/vehicles per lane in accordance with the published rank sum. Supervises technical and clerical employees. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as-needed basis. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.Handles public complaints.Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.Plans, coordinates and implements emergency response to inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material spills affecting area roadways.Plans, schedules and coordinates work project needs to include personnel, equipment and material with the Area Engineer and other district staff on a regular basis.Prepares and monitors the budget.Prioritizes and assigns projects to the maintenance section assistant and crew chiefs; guides them in the planning and scheduling of personnel/materials/equipment necessary to complete the work; ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.Responsible for maintenance section office activities including human resources, public relations, facilities, inventory management and general office administrative matters.Responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment.Trains other employees.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.