Assistant Director of Maintenance

Why join the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority?

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service.

Position Overview

This is a full-time position and will oversee all turnpikes throughout the state of Oklahoma. This position will consist of frequent driving to the various turnpikes throughout each work week.

The Assistant Director of Maintenance is responsible for performing various levels of management duties for the Maintenance Division. This may include supervision of a staff of professional, technical and support personnel involved in planning, construction, design, right-of-way or aerial survey activities, or maintenance of various types of transportation systems.

Compensation

This rate for this position is $52.40 per hour ($109,100.00 annually).

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Selects, develops, trains, and motivates staff to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance for the agency and Maintenance division.
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and management of the Maintenance division in regard to all 12 turnpikes to ensure that the work is accomplished consistent with Authority standards and specifications.
• Review and make recommendations to the Director concerning the Maintenance Division operations to ensure adequate resources are available to complete assigned work.
• Review & respond to safety concerns and inquiries for the purpose of improving the overall safety of the Division and the traveling public.
• Represent the Authority in contacts with public officials, authority members, contractors, peers, industry professionals, and the general public, answering questions, providing assistance, and resolving problems in relation to all maintenance matters.
• Review pre-construction plans and provide feedback in regard to maintenance related concerns.
• Attend regular meetings related to maintenance matters and provide updates to Maintenance leadership as necessary.
• Assist in the development and management of maintenance contracts administered by the Division. Interact with superintendents, contractors, engineers, and others to ensure that contracts meet the needs of the Authority and are administered according to established laws and procedures. 
• Assist in the annual budget process for the Maintenance Division and ensure that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget and Authority needs. Prepare and submit the budget within prescribed deadlines. Make recommendations for improvements and modifications to the maintenance budget that result in overall operational enhancements and cost savings.
• Manages interagency relationships and coordination, like ODOT, ODEQ, and local municipalities.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education (4 years).
• Plus at least three years of experience in transportation-related work.
• Plus at least one year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Plus at least one year of qualifying experience in an administrative or managerial capacity.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license at time of employment.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of technical engineering practices and principles; of management principles; of engineering plans and specifications; of right-of way activities; of all aspects of field roadway construction; of highway contracts administration; of supervisory principles and practices; and of transportation systems and planning principles. Ability is required to design and implement construction plans; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to collect and organize data; to conduct inspections; to direct the activities of a transportation branch; and to assist in the planning and directing of the activities of a division.

Level Descriptor

At this level incumbents perform various managerial duties as a principal assistant to the head of a division. Incumbents at this level will be responsible for assisting in the planning and directing of the activities of a division.

Benefits Highlights

OTA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support eligible employees and their eligible dependents:

• Generous Annual Benefit Allowance: Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plans:
• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
• Paid Leave:
• 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Holidays: Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts: Special rates with various vendors and companies.
• Longevity Payment: Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Thrive: Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being.
  
  

OTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.