Director of Highway Maintenance



Job Details

Director of Highway Maintenance
Employer

Rice County

Salary

$31.59 - $41.07 Hourly

Location

Faribault, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2018-26

Department

Highway

Opening Date

04/11/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICANTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018.

Rice County is seeking a Director of Maintenance applicant to develop and implement highway maintenance programs for a 432 mile system that contains 7 cities and 14 townships. Rice County has a population size a little over 65,000 and is located in southern Minnesota just 30 miles South of the Metropolitan Area.

JOB SUMMARY:
Plans, organizes, and directs countywide road maintenance programs and projects through subordinate staff and hired contractors.  Assists the County Engineer with short-term and long-term budget planning for maintenance projects and equipment.

Examples of Duties

  • Directs countywide program of road maintenance. Plans maintenance and work projects, assigns personnel, hires contractors and supervises projects.
  • Assesses road conditions, determines work required, and schedules work.
  • Manages maintenance division staff and oversees department operations.
  • Recommends purchases and procures equipment, maintenance materials, safety supplies, and repairs.
  • Oversees preventative maintenance of all vehicles and heavy equipment for the department. Coordinates daily with Shop Foreman to ensure maintenance is performed on schedule.
  • Organizes, implements and maintains the Department safety programs, rules and procedures;
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communications, and coordinates with other government agencies, vendors, contractors, and the general public;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years post-secondary education and five to seven years of highway construction experience including two years supervisory experience or equivalent combination.  Commercial Driver's License required.

Supplemental Information

UNION:  Exempt, Non-Union – Grade 14
 
HOURS: Normal business hours are Monday thru Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm. Position is fulltime, 40 hours per week. May occasionally need to work outside those days and hours.

Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

01
Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
  • I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
  • I do not agree to the above information.
02
Do you have two years post-secondary education?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have five to seven years of highway construction and/or highway maintenance experience?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have at least two years of supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No
05
This position requires a current Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Please select the option that best describes your qualifications:
  • I have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the State of Minnesota.
  • I have a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by a state other than Minnesota.
  • I do not have a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL); but have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL license within 120 days of potential hire date.
06
If you answered no to questions 2, 3, 4, or 5 and do not meet the minimum requirements of having two years post-secondary education and five to seven years of highway construction experience including two years supervisory experience, please explain in detail how your education, training, years of experience is equivalent to meet the minimum requirement of this position. If you meet the minimum requirements, please list "NA".
07
Which represents your experience as a supervisor or lead worker? (select all that apply)
  • I do not have experience.
  • I have experience assigning and reviewing the work of employees.
  • I have experience evaluating and documenting the work performance of employees.
  • I have experience instructing or training others on various types of maintenance equipment.
  • I have experience establishing priorities and maintain workflow of staff.
  • I have experience taking disciplinary actions in accordance to policy.
  • I have experience estimating projects and preparing budgets.
  • I have experience preparing bid documents.
  • I have experience preparing and scheduling training for development needs of staff.
  • I have experience addressing complaints and solving problems.
08
Please describe in detail where you acquired this experience in question #7. Please include how many years of experience you have in the areas you selected above. If none list NA.
09
Describe your personnel management experience? If not applicable, list NA.
10
What responsibilities have your current and/or previous positions included? (select all that apply)
  • Assess road conditions and report if unsafe
  • Create work zone safety plans.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance to plans and specifications
  • Ensure proper equipment maintenance and servicing
  • Monitor maintenance agreements/contracts, approving payments
  • Supervise day to day operations of equipment operators.
  • Repair and maintain paved and gravel roads
  • Repair and maintain culverts and bridges
  • None of the above or I do not have experience
11
Which of the following best describes your years of highway construction and/or highway maintenance experience?
  • None or Less than 2 years
  • 2 - 4 years
  • 5 - 7 years
  • 8 - 10 years
  • More than 10 years
12
Please indicate which software that you are PROFICIENT in using: (select all that apply)
  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft Office Excel
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint
  • Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • None of the above
13
Please select all in which you have experience in.
  • Surveying and designing roadways and drainage structures
  • Contract preparation and administration
  • Knowledge of construction equipment
  • Knowledge of road and bridge maintenance
  • Project management experience
  • Budget management experience
  • Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures
  • None of the above

* Required Question

Employer
Rice County
Address
320 NW 3rd Street

Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
Phone
507-332-6100

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