Highway Maintenance Supervisor

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor within the DuPage County Division of Transportation. This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, Supervisory Unit. The salary displayed for this position is the minimum hiring salary in accordance with this collective bargaining agreement. This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information For detailed information on paid time off, visit: Local 150 DOT - IUOE Highway, Grounds, and Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities include:

Assigns, delegates, supervises and inspects the work of subordinate workers engaged in equipment operations and crew duties for assigned area Recommends such action for crew leaders and crews Trains employees Completes daily reports of needed and completed maintenance Determines what equipment, material and traffic signs are necessary to complete projects safely and efficiently Operates various road/path maintenance equipment Evaluate and prioritize necessary road and trail repairs Oversees and coordinates all activities related to the management of snow and ice operations Is subject to being on-call for emergency maintenance service at all times including during snow and ice operations Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience: Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment or specialized complex equipment Two (2) years supervising work crews Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Illinois Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and must have an Air Brake Endorsement. A post offer physical is required. A pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, in extreme outside weather conditions, with hazardous materials, with fumes or airborne particles, with the risk of electrical shock, and in cramped or confined spaces.