Transportation Supervisor II - Division 13 - Buncombe Bridge

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. This is a Transportation Supervisor position in the Buncombe County Bridge Maintenance Unit. Position will be responsible for the planning and scheduling of bridge maintenance activities for Buncombe County. Position will supervise lower-level supervisors and their crews in carrying out bridge maintenance activities for bridges, culverts, pipes, and sign supports. Position will be required to ensure safety standards are adhered to in each bridge maintenance operation. Position will assist the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer in developing force account and contracted preventative maintenance activities. Position will be subject to responding to emergency situations after normal working hours and on weekends. Position will coordinate with other units within NCDOT, other government agencies and the general public in the performance of job duties.

Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development diploma and seven years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
• Experience must be related to functional area of the work that the position will supervise.
• Ability to supervise personnel, interpret and apply personnel policies.
• Ability to read, interpret bridge and culvert construction plans, and erosion control plans.
• Bridge and basic computer knowledge required.
• Must be able to calculate quantities required for bridge operations and the knowledge of resources required to carry out daily work plans.
• Will be exposed to extreme conditions such as ice, snow, dust, and extreme temps, also high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Must be able to traverse steep and uneven terrain.
• Safety toe shoes required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of standard bridge maintenance procedures.
• Experience in planning and organizing work.
• Experience in filling out daily work sheets that documents personnel, equipment and location worked.
• Experience in calculating quantities of material needed for work crews to perform daily functions.
• Experience in supervising a crew or crews.
• Preference will be given to applicants with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling of bridge maintenance activities for Buncombe County.
• Supervise lower-level supervisors and their crews in carrying out bridge maintenance activities for bridges, culverts, pipes, and sign supports.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to in each bridge maintenance operation.
• Assist the Division Bridge Maintenance Engineer in developing force account and contracted preventative maintenance activities.
• Responding to emergency situations after normal working hours and on weekends.
• Coordinate with other units within NCDOT, other government agencies and the general public in the performance of job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees