Maintenance Superintendent

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Superintendent to join our team at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering all aspects of our area headquarters maintenance program in compliance with established schedules and budgets.

• Plan, develop, and deliver all aspects of the area headquarters maintenance program in compliance with established schedules and budgets.
• Supervise overall activities of crew members in the repair and maintenance of roads in an assigned geographical work area.
• Manage incident/safety management, 24/7 snow and ice operations, responding to citizen concerns, prioritizing work orders in conjunction with routine and emergency maintenance activities, and dealing with the public.
• Develop and manage budgets, cost estimates, and inventory management.
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective communication and coordination.

• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and plan work within a budget, develop cost estimates, and manage inventory.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Skill in reading road and bridge sketches.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Ability to schedule, plan, and monitor work activities.
• Considerable experience with highway construction and maintenance equipment, materials, and work methods, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to gather data, maintain accurate and up-to-date records, conduct research, and create reports and correspondence for personnel, equipment, and materials.

• Experience leading emergency operations activities.
• Experience in maintenance and construction of roads. Supervisory experience.
• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control certification.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Business Administration, Transportation Operations, or related field desired.
• Experience managing performance and applying progressive discipline.
• Experience planning, developing, and managing a budget and monitoring inventory.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state-funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to respond accordingly on your state application.