Maintenance Area Supervisor II

Introduction The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources. Click here to learn more about DelDOT Maintenance & Operations Division. Summary Statement The class is responsible for directing, coordinating and supervising major highway and bridge maintenance projects for district-wide operations. The class is also responsible for overseeing or monitoring special construction and maintenance projects of buildings and facilities. Supervises assistant area supervisors, equipment operators, and trades employees through subordinate supervisors. The successful applicant must be able to report to their duty station within forty-five minutes to provide timely response to vehicle or operational emergencies. This position is classified as essential and must be available to work overtime as needed, and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice and in some cases no advance notice. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Directs, organizes and supervises major highway resurfacing projects, highway maintenance programs, bridge maintenance projects, and buildings/facilities maintenance and construction projects for district-wide operations. Coordinates projects/programs with appropriate maintenance area and district personnel. Develops work strategies and timetables. Provides recommendations for handling complex problems/projects. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Provides technical assistance to subordinate supervisory personnel. Directs and supervises traffic detours and takes appropriate traffic control measures in accordance with safety and traffic standards and procedures. Monitors and controls expenditures. Prepares cost estimates. Makes budget projections and recommendations to superiors. Participates in the preparation and monitoring of contracts. May draft or review specifications for contracted work and make recommendations to superiors. Investigates and responds to complaints pertaining to highway, traffic, drainage and other applicable issues. Recommends and/or takes corrective action. May coordinate emergency response efforts in assigned geographical area. Works with and provides advice to police, fire companies, DNREC and other appropriate agencies in matters involving traffic control and roadway clean-up. Operates a computer to input and/or retrieve information used in planning and prioritizing projects/programs.Job RequirementsJOB REQUIREMENTS for Maintenance Area Supervisor II Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Three years experience in assessing and/or preventing roadway and right of way problems using the latest technologies for items such as concrete, asphalt, tar and chip, drainage systems, or guard rails. Six months experience in estimating highway construction/maintenance costs. Six months experience in interpreting highway construction/maintenance laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others. Conditions of Hire All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County. Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship. Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. Benefits To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Selection Process The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov. Accommodations Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email for additional applicant services support. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Created: 2026-03-06