Highway Maint Supervisor-E

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: January 11, 2026

Kansas Department of Transportation

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansas moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.

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About the Position:

• Who can apply: Open to the Public
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule:Monday – Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Jetmore, Kinsley, Bucklin, Ashland, Meade, Cimarron, Southwest Kansas, Dodge City

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $63, $66,518.40
• Hourly Pay Range: $ $31.98

Employment Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs:
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program
  • For help managing daily life at no cost to you
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vison Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance:
• Employer paid basic group life
• Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement:
• KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits:
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid on-the-job training programs.
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• And more

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Highway Maintenance Supervisor position works in the office located in Bucklin, KS. This position is necessary for the operations of the agency to maintain the system, equipment, and facilities in a safe and efficient manager. This is supervisory work directing the highway maintenance activities for a specific geographic region.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages a subarea shop with a crew of Highway Maintenance Workers to perform pavement repair, bridge repair, drainage improvements, and roadside repairs.
• Responsible for maintaining the subarea roadway and roadside features to an acceptable level of service and providing a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public.
• Provides guidance to the Highway Maintenance Assistant Supervisor in preparing a schedule of work to be accomplished, making daily work assignments, and monitoring crew performance for quality and quantity of work accomplished.
• Acquires the resources needed to perform the planned work.
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings, grounds, and equipment assigned to the Subarea.
• Performs general supervisory functions including interviewing and selecting prospective employees or promotional candidates, coaching employees, resolving disputes among crew members, and conducting employee performance reviews.
• Operates a pickup daily and performs physical tasks in the maintenance of equipment and the highway.
• Due to the nature of the work, this position may be required to work additional hours when needed, including nights and weekends.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in highway maintenance including two years of lead worker or supervisory experience that meet the needs of the Agency.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Valid Class A CDL at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an independent, yet complex nature.
• Experience communicating effectively through both oral and written communication.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
• This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
• Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position. (Per SOM
• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at .
  
  If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at or by email at

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Crystal Reeves
• Email:
• Phone:

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Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Transcripts (if substituting education)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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