Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

Maricopa County, AZ

$70K — $103K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Five years of experience in road construction, maintenance, or repair projects
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by hire date
  • Associate's degree preferred
  • Seven years of experience in related fields preferred
  • Three years of supervisory experience in road work preferred
  • IMSA and ATSSA certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily activities of staff and schedule resources efficiently
  • Ensure quality and timely completion of assignments
  • Respond to public inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
  • Prepare cost estimates and monitor budget compliance
  • Conduct field visits and staff coordination meetings
  • Address performance issues and implement corrective actions
  • Coordinate training and safety programs for staff
  • Oversee emergency response crew activities

Benefits

  • Exposure to a dynamic team environment
  • Opportunity to directly impact community safety and well-being
  • Involvement in budget management and project planning
  • Career growth potential in a vital public service sector
Full Job Description
Posting Date
08/06/26

Application Deadline
08/13/26

Pay Range
$70,000 - $103,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Transportation

About the Position

The Operations and Maintenance Supervisor for the Roadway Maintenance Division is responsible for directing the daily activities of an average of 20 employees, including a Field Supervisor, Crew Leaders, Heavy Equipment Operators, Equipment Operators, Striping Technicians, and Roadway Technicians.

This position is an opportunity to use your skills, training, and strengths to lead a team that responds to customer concerns and performs scheduled maintenance for the safety of the traveling public. You will feel a sense of accomplishment by directly serving residents' needs through supervising a team of roadway specialists, managing emergency situations, and monitoring progress towards goals and objectives to meet the department's priorities. Your work will directly impact the citizens of Maricopa County by solving problems, mitigating issues, and finding solutions to extend the life of our transportation assets. You will have direct interaction with internal and external customers, including employees, residents, and other agencies.

We Require
  • Five years of experience in road construction, road maintenance, and/or road repair programs and projects
  • High school diploma or GED


Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value
  • Associate's degree
  • Seven years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or road repair programs and projects
  • Three years of supervisor and management experience in road construction or road maintenance
  • IMSA Signs and Markings I and II, and ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certifications
  • Asset management experience
  • Class A CDL driver's license


Job Contributions
  • Direct the daily activities of assigned staff, coordinate and schedule staff, vehicles, and equipment such as mobile grader, up to 6500-gal water truck, dump truck, street sweeper, loader, striping truck, short-line stripers, and other various pieces of heavy equipment and vehicles ranging from light duty to heavy duty
  • Review the work of assigned staff to ensure quality and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities, and maintain accurate records in the MCDOT asset management system. Prepare reports on utilization, progress, and other areas as needed
  • Respond to inquiries, complaints, and concerns from the general public and various governmental agencies within standard timelines to provide updates, answer questions, and discuss solutions
  • Prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation, preparation, and projections. Prepare budget requests and monitor and control expenditures within approval budget limits
  • Travel to various locations to conduct and participate in field visits, meetings, and coordination with staff
  • Work with employees to correct performance deficiencies; counsel and implement discipline procedures as needed
  • Ensure all tasks are completed within financial guidelines and in compliance with all operational, traffic control (MUTCD), safety rules and regulations, and MCDOT policies, procedures, and standards
  • Identify and coordinate in-house training, mentorship, and safety programs
  • Dispatch and account for crew activity during emergency events
  • Other job duties as assigned


Working Conditions
  • Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
  • The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation


Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Microsoft Office, Cartegraph - Asset Management Database, Customer Service Database, and various heavy construction equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

MCDOT & OSHA Standards.

Selection Procedure
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive


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