The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for dependable, trainable, team players with good communication skills to become part of our family.  Currently hiring a Highway Maintenance Superintendent position in HAYS, KS.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides supervisory oversight of surface repairs, structure repairs, signing and marking, right-of-way, building, and grounds and other maintenance services by onsite inspection.  Monitors roadway, bridge and right-of-way maintenance activities through work needs program, budget and work accomplishment program.
• Interprets regulations and advises petitioners regarding permit program and preparation; inspect the work during installation to assure compliance with permit & initiate completion notice upon satisfactory completion of work.
• Prepares snow removal plan for area and works with Sub-Area Supervisors and district staff in coordinating equipment and personnel, scheduling equipment repairs, coordinating road closures and answering questions from the public as to road conditions, etc. during snow & ice control operations. Which may require to work long hours.
• Meets and consults with citizens to discuss concerns related to the highway system and resolve or refer problems to higher authority.
• Monitors installation and/or removal of outdoor advertising adjacent to right-of-way.
• Provides training for supervisors, shop personnel, and area office personnel in planning and carrying out area wide maintenance programs.

Annual Salary Range:  $69,784.00 - $71,593.60

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience in highway maintenance or construction that meets the needs of the agency, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer skills, including maintenance management and crew card computer systems experience.
• Experience planning and administering the work of a large staff and being an effective team leader.
• Experience communicating effectively through both oral and written communication.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.
• This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
• This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)

Benefits:

• Annual $400 Personal Protection Equipment allowance
• Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
• Group health, dental, vision.
• Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• On-the-job training programs
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Educational Assistance Program

KDOT works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.   

Application may be completed on-line at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs

 Submit on-line forms to KDOT.Dist3.JobApps@ks.gov. 

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx . 
  If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Paper applications are available at any KDOT office and may be sent to Kansas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 350, Norton, KS 67654.  Indicate Requisition# 214837 on the application form.   Position closes Dec. 3rd, 2024