Operations Supervisor I (Highway Maintenance)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring an Operations Supervisor I in Monmouth, Illinois, to preserve highway investments and keep primary and interstate routes safe and efficient. The supervisor plans and directs regular maintenance, optimizes the use of personnel, equipment and resources, and handles administrative and supervisory duties such as discipline, grievances, evaluations and leave slips. The position is full time, salaried, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday, with 1 to 5 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain productivity standards by organizing work crews, allocating resources and motivating employees.
• Take part in disciplinary and grievance proceedings and conduct investigations with district staff and the Operations Engineer.
• Direct snow removal and emergency maintenance to keep roads safe and open.
• Recommend changes to projects and plans to reduce future maintenance problems.
• Counsel staff, approve time off, adjust first-level grievances, prepare performance evaluations and coordinate staffing.
• Meet with residents about complaints, access permits and right-of-way issues.
• Direct, repair, allocate and inventory equipment, and provide traffic control in maintenance areas.
• Witness and record core thickness tests for new PCC and full-depth bituminous pavements.
• Ensure staff follow safety rules and assist other bureaus with work-site protection.

Required profile

• Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a related technical/science field, plus five years of experience in civil engineering, roadway construction, highway maintenance, traffic operations, public works or a related field; or seven years of experience in engineering technology or civil engineering.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred: ability to plan and direct work efficiently, strong oral and written communication skills.
• Conditions: valid driver's license, frequent district-wide travel, on-call 24/7, background screening, and filing of a Statement of Economic Interest.

What we offer

• Starting salary of $7,145 per month, range $7,145-$10,753.
• Flexible schedules, hybrid availability and a Monday-Friday schedule.
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, paid maternity/paternity leave, deferred compensation and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid sick days, vacation days and personal days, plus an employee assistance program.