State of Washington Classified Job Specification
MAINTENANCE - OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT
Definition
Manages the highway maintenance operations program for an assigned maintenance area or a specialized district-wide program such as bridge maintenance, landscape maintenance or in Transportation District 1 or 3, the traffic signal program; or in the district or headquarters maintenance office assists in the management of a specialized maintenance program or specific function of a statewide maintenance program.
Typical Work
Directs, supervises and prepares four-year and yearly work plans and budget requests for an assigned District Maintenance Area; assists in the preparation or modification of District budgets, rules, regulations, standards and procedure changes; monitors budget expenditures;
Develops and recommends Department policies and procedures regarding various maintenance and operations activities;
Interviews, evaluates and recommends new and promotional candidates for employment, promotion and dismissal; prepares and reviews employee performance evaluations; provides career counseling and employee corrective action; supervises the assignment and training of staff;
Prepares and presents written and oral presentations as requested by the Department; represents the Department in matters relating to assigned responsibilities at meetings involving the news media, civic groups and other governmental agencies;
Organizes, directs and supervises action taken in responding to emergencies involving both man-caused and natural disasters; prepares and administers maintenance contracts and emergency repairs to assigned sections of highway and highway facilities; establishes emergency road restrictions and temporary highway closures;
Supervises the application of and compliance with Department Directives and Merit System Rules for the recording and granting of leave, payroll, distribution of charges, overtime and equipment assignment;
Responsible for the proper application of the provisions of the Department collective bargaining agreements, labor relations policies and grievance procedures; processes Step I (second level) grievances;
Directs and supervises occupational safety programs to ensure compliance with Department policy, Federal and State statutes for the safety and health of personnel, facilities and equipment supervised; reviews reports on industrial and vehicular accidents and recommends action to be taken;
Directs and supervises District Maintenance Area office staff; establishes work priorities for clerical, accounting and mechanical repair work; may supervise and direct Area TEF mechanics and other TEF personnel;
Directs, supervises and is charged with the security, maintenance and proper use of plant facilities, motor vehicle equipment, tools, materials and supplies;
Directs and is responsible for the acquisition of materials and supplies in accordance with purchasing authorities and procedures;
Monitors the level of staffing and spending on a monthly basis;
Develops, monitors and coordinates District fiscal year and biennial maintenance budget;
Consults with District personnel on roadside landscape maintenance matters such as rest area operations, fertilizer, irrigation and pesticide operations, the purchase and operation of equipment, budgeting and manpower scheduling;
Consults with architects and engineers on inter-district equipment loans, material transfers, inspections, backflow prevention and potable water systems;
Responds to public inquiries in regard to their concerns pertaining to Department matters;
Reviews highway location and construction plans; attends plan review and preconstruction conferences; reviews construction work in progress and completed projects;
Reviews permit and franchise applications; recommends requirements and approval; inspects all permit and franchise work;
Directs and supervises the issuing of overweight and oversize vehicle permits and the collection of fees;
Directs preparation and approves billing for third-party damages;
Inspects roadway and Rights of Way for structural integrity, draining, signing, plant life investment and general maintenance;
Responds to emergencies 24 hours a day;
Performs other work as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
A valid driver's license is required.
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Four years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Transportation Engineer 3, equivalent or higher classification.
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
Revised minimum qualifications: 5-12-78
Revised definition and minimum qualifications: 2-9-79
Revised definition, minimum qualifications and general revisions: 9-12-80
Title change (formerly Highway Superintendent): 12-9-83 General revision: 4-9-86
Title change (formerly Maintenance Superintendent, Highways): 6 14 91
Revised definition, minimum qualifications, general revision and title change (formerly Maintenance Superintendent, Transportation): 9-10-93
Revised new class code: (formerly 71220) effective July 1, 2007
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.