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HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

OPEN TO CURRENT ADOT EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Location:

Address:  5238 - St. Johns Maintenance
US 180 MP369.4
St. Johns, AZ  85936

Posting Details:

Salary: $66,179.68 - $76,179.68 

Anticipated Salary:  71,179.68

Grade: 22

Closing Date: June 5, 2025

Job Summary:

Manage the assets of an Operations Unit which includes: develop, implement and monitor an annual work program assuring the scheduled work activities and production can be accomplished with the annual budget; compose a strategic plan in line with the Department's goals; supervise work crews and administrative staff; accountable for timely and appropriate incident and winter storm response and management; maintaining the roadway and right of way features to the desired level of service. In addition, be responsible for ensuring proper operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment fleet assigned to the Unit; ensure that operators are properly trained and qualified under the Equipment Operator Training Evaluation Program; ensure that work crews are properly trained and implementing in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control and the department's supplements for traffic control. Provide input into the project development process: recommend locations for new construction and spot improvement projects: work with the Operations Superintendent and the ADE in establishing areas for spot repair and major rehabilitation pavement projects; review plans and specifications; project assessments, attend field reviews and provide technical support. Assures that the public's investment in its highway system is preserve and safe to travel upon.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

Job Duties:

Responsible for using leadership skills and technical expertise to supervise the work crews to ensure safe, efficient and effective performance of highway operations work, operation equipment and respond to incidents and weather events. Hire qualified staff. Perform performance appraisals and initiate disciplinary actions on employees. Ensure staff is properly trained.

Prepare, execute, and adjust annual work program. Monitor Operations work plan implementation to ensure quality, timeliness and proper performance of operation and maintenance activities. Schedule Highway Operation Technicians, equipment, materials and contractors needed to accomplish assigned tasks.

Visually inspect roadway and right of way features to determine maintenance priorities and needs. Responsible for conducting inspections of highway features to ensure compliance with design criteria and current safety standards for all Interstate, US and State routes within the Unit's geographic area.

Monitor the Unit's budget to ensure expenditures are made in compliance to State Procurement laws and policies and are within guidelines for work accomplishments and in compliance with procurement policies. Manages personnel, ERE, contracts and OOE expenditures to ensure the unit remains within budget.

Develop projects for submittal to construction and pavement preservation programs. Responsible for developing and reviewing technical specifications for maintenance contracts, administering contracts and service agreements to ensure terms are fulfilled, providing technical
input for the purchase of new or replacement equipment, and developing strategies for addressing roadway deficiencies.

Implement and participate in the Arizona Management System and the Department's Continuous Improvement processes within your District and Unit

Monitor Right-of-Way Permits work for compliance with permit specifications and department standards. Monitor right of way for unauthorized encroachments.

Review plans, specifications and project assessments, attend field reviews and provide technical input of roadway construction improvement, and preservation projects. Provide technical input to Construction Units and the Permits office during the construction projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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