Assistant Manager of Highway Operations

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Assistant Manager of Highway Operations within DuPage County's Division of Transportation (DOT). This position supports the Division by directing, supervising and overseeing the daily tasks of subordinate staff assigned to the Highway Maintenance Division.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

Collaborates with Maintenance Supervisors to determine work procedures and assign duties to employees engaged in highway or trail maintenance work

Provides updates on daily operations and issues to the Manager of Highway Operation, or other DOT leadership as needed

Supervises snow and ice operations

Ensures employees are equipped with necessary equipment, tools, parts, and safety equipment to properly maintain day to day functions and emergency responses

Stays current on industrial standards and trends

Recommends hires and promotions, directs, evaluates and appeals of employment decisions for all assigned positions

Responds to emergencies within the division

Acts as a liaison between the Highway Operations unit and other internal partners and external agencies

Oversees administrative recordkeeping and maintenance reporting

Oversees DOT safety program

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent

Eight (8) years of experience in all phases of highway maintenance operations

Three (3) years of supervisory experience

Possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an air brakes endorsement.A post-offer physical is required.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

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.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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 will occur in an office and field environment. Incumbents may be subjected to dusts, fumes, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.