Job Information
State of Indiana Roadside Maintenance Manager in Greenfield, Indiana
Roadside Maintenance Manager
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2024
Requisition ID: 449612
Location:
Greenfield, IN, US, 46140
Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
This position serves as a Project Supervisor for the Highway Maintenance Department responsible for managing the District's roadside maintenance program, including all aspects of vegetation management, erosion control, revegetation, tree risk mitigation, litter abatement, fence, and snow fence maintenance. As well as planning for longterm goals and objectives to make the program successful. Ensure that roadside maintenance activities operate within the policies and procedures of the Department and comply with state and federal laws. Implement quality assurance measures to provide for program success. Reports directly to the District Highway Maintenance Director (HMD).
Roadside Maintenance Management and Planning
Collaborates within Operations on the development and implementation of the Department's Roadside Vegetation Management Program.
Determine the type and quantity of roadside activities to be performed within the district consistent with Work Performance Standards, Program expectations and Work Plans. Reviews work management system data to identify needs for modification of practices and resource utilization.
Develops short and long-range plans regarding roadside management to ensure requirements are met. Participates in regional vegetation/roadside management working groups to ensure the District's maintenance
actions consider, and work synergistically with, local efforts and to increase public awareness of INDOT's efforts.
Coordinate with peers to provide vegetation management training required to maintain District applicator licensure.
Stays abreast of changes in industry standards pertinent to their work and attends appropriate continuing education opportunities to increase professional competency.
Ensures that District maintans the necessary number of licensed pesticide applicators to meet current and future pesticide application needs.
Identifies needs, develops, and delivers training related to vegetation management, including but not limited to revegetation bare/eroded areas, brush control, invasive species, and mowing techniques.
Serve as the District's Adopt A Highway Program Coordination, including coordination with all Districts and Department of Corrections.
Along with peers, provides technical advice and assistance to support INDOT's Public Art and Landscaping
policy, ensuring all landscaping meets requirements and is supported with appropriate maintenance agreements.
Promotes the use of low maintenance, native, vegetation with internal and external customers.
Manage Indiana Hardwood Fund, coordinating with DNR District Foresters to manage selected R/W tracts, develop planting sites, provide project oversight, and manage payments.
In cooperation with the Statewide Roadside Maintenance Specialist, communicates equipment needs, assists in developing specifications for and makes recommendations to the Fleet Directors.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $58,000.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Greenfiled District.
A Day in the Life:
The essential elements of the job duties:
Plan and/or delegate the short-term daily and weekly work schedules based on priorities and deadlines within established goals and objectives, project planning is normally for one to two years while capital planning is often done for a two - five-year period.
Manage all maintenance-related and capital improvement activities within assigned facilities and grounds.
Establish schedules and method for providing facility and maintenance services, identify resource needs and allocate resources accordingly.
Assign and delegate work to subordinates, spot checking routine work and reviewing more complex or unusual projects.
Maintain operational systems for monitoring and tracking work orders, preventative maintenance logs, safety reports, etc.
Ensure all federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and standard trade practices related to quality standards are adhered to during the course of work activities; Make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies and procedures.
Regularly inspect property for safety and security concerns and ensure staff correctly wears and uses safety equipment and investigates accidents.
Forecast and prepare maintenance operating budgets, ensures compliance with established budgetary parameters.
Order, prepare specifications, and purchase supplies, equipment and contract work according to required purchasing and bidding procedures.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
These additional duties may be performed if you are assigned to the Traffic Maintenance division at INDOT:
Traffic Maintenance
Direct and manage all Traffic field operations, ensuring all activities are planned, coordinated, and complete in the safest and most efficient manner possible.
Establish operating plan to ensure cost effective application of staff and material.
Assist in formulating district traffic short and long term goals.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
Five (5) years’ experience in maintenance, construction, or related experience; Minimum two (2) years’ experience supervisory experience in these areas.
Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
Advanced knowledge of variety of trades related to installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and other related systems in all facility locations.
Advanced knowledge of the tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to understand and interpret detailed plans and specifications.
Ability to make long-range plans, schedule preventative maintenance, and seasonal maintenance as well as prioritize routine and emergency repairs.
Estimate repair and construction project costs.
Ability to lead a multi-discipline team both as supervisor and in a technical capacity.
Interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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