Maintenance Superintendent - St. Regis

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Maintenance Superintendent in the Missoula District's St. Regis office. This position is responsible for providing supervisory guidance and oversight of maintenance activities including planning and delivering major maintenance projects (e.g., pavement overlays, bridge repairs, chip seals, epoxy striping contracts, crack seals, drainage systems, winter road maintenance, facilities, etc.) involving multiple safety, engineering, and environmental considerations. The scope of duties includes project planning and management; Area Maintenance operations management; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The incumbent reports to the Area Maintenance Chief and provides direct or indirect supervision activities for up to 59 professional and technical staff.

For a full job description, please contact Shannon Carter at scarter@mt.gov.

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.
 

Required Education and Experience:

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related field.

• This position requires a minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible experience in the highway maintenance and construction fields including experience with maintenance, materials, bridge and road construction, project management, and contracting.

• This position requires a minimum of two (2) year of supervision or team lead experience.

Alternative Qualifications: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The position requires knowledge of the concepts and theories of maintenance management, engineering, and associated physical sciences. This includes knowledge of road, traffic, and safety design; environmental rules and regulations; engineering policy and accepted practices; industry standards; AASHTO requirements and standards; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and practices; contract claims; contract administration; highway maintenance and construction methods, specifications, standards, and regulations; materials properties, specifications, and test methods; safety practices; and departmental policies.

Other Information:

• Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

• The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.