Highway Structures Superintendent

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

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• Department:** Roadway Operations\
• Location:** Wichita Maintenance Area\
  
  

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**Definition and Examples of Work**

• Inspects the bridges and other structures, determines repair and
  
  

maintenance work required and repair estimates for work.

• Directs and provides necessary instruction to subordinate
  
  

supervisors to accomplish required work.

• Supervises specialized crews for such operations as bridge repairs,
  
  

building repairs, bridge painting, and toll treadle repairs.

• Determines material, equipment, and supplies needed and prepares
  
  

necessary documentation to request or obtain such.

• Ensures that equipment is maintained and operated properly and in a
  
  

good state of repair.

• Prepares budget estimates of equipment and personnel needs, prepares
  
  

reports of operations, and maintains related records.

• Manages designated team members to include directing work
  
  

assignments, coaching and development, managing performance, and

conducting employee performance evaluations.

• Participates in interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
• Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.
  
  

**Latitude and Impact of Position**

This position exercises considerable independence in work assignments

and also works as part of a team, including providing input and problem

solving with others to complete tasks. Participates in short and

long-term planning. The position delegates to others, provides coaching

and training in a formal/informal manner, and is responsible for

providing performance feedback and input into all employee status

decisions. Negotiation and persuasion is used with internal/external

customers and/or vendors. Decision making is typically done

independently in regard to decisions affecting the individual and

department work tasks, including purchasing decisions up to \$500.

Successful completion of job tasks impacts appropriate utilization of

equipment and labor, operating costs, internal system, customer

satisfaction, and external company image/liability.

**Work Environment**

The work environment described here is representative of the general

work environment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made

To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential

functions.

• Primarily works in office, shop or warehouse environment.
• Frequently works outdoors on job sites in all weather conditions
  
  

with exposure to high heat, cold, wind, dust, high humidity.

• May frequently be exposed to moderate to loud noise, fumes and
  
  

airborne particles; occasional exposure to chemicals.

• May occasionally work in confined, enclosed spaces, high places,
  
  

rooftops, and on overhead structures, requiring elevation above the

ground.

• Requires use of personal protective equipment as needed.
• The Kansas Turnpike Authority is an equal and affirmative action
  
  

employer. We provide all employees and applicants for employment with

equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion,

gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,

citizenship, immigration status, marital status, military status, any

covered veteran status, disability status, genetic information,

caregiving responsibilities or any other basis prohibited by law.*

• You may also be subject to the following pre-employment requirements:
  
  

credit check, background check, educational validation, physical, drug

and nicotine testing, and driver\'s license check.*