Maintenance Section Supervisor

Salary: $105,000.00 - $110,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Various Locations throughout the Tollway System, ILJob Type: TechniciansJob Number: 81382-112425Department: EngineeringOpening Date: 03/23/2026Closing Date: 4/3/2026 11:59 PM CentralIs this a union role?: NoUnion Name: Salaried - 6Position Grade: N/A Position OverviewThe Illinois Tollway is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. Whether it's I-PASS, the Move Illinois Program, open road tolling or keeping you safe with our H.E.L.P. trucks, we are committed to delivering great benefits and services to customers.The Tollway is a user-fee system - no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues.Under the leadership of the Board of Directors and Executive Staff, the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportation and planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility and sustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust.In support of this vision, the Maintenance Section Supervisor provides support to the Maintenance Section Manager in scheduling, inventory control, motivation of work force, and project surveys. Must be able to take over the duties of the Maintenance Section Manager in his / her absence. The Maintenance Section Supervisor reports directly to the Maintenance Section Manager. The incumbent oversees the activities of a varying number of Clerks, Equipment Operators, and mechanical staff. The objective of the Maintenance Section Supervisor is to assist the Maintenance Section Manager to ensure all facets of the maintenance operation are performed to provide the safest Tollway possible.Essential Job FunctionsThe Maintenance Section Supervisor is the safety coordinator for the maintenance facility. They hold bi-monthly meetings with maintenance staff and makes personnel aware of hazards and how to perform their duties in the safest manner possible.Incumbent assists the Maintenance Section Manager in performing the annual roadway survey by making inspection of maintenance section. This is done to provide data for budgeting and planning maintenance system activities.Determine appropriate level and issue discipline to subordinate staff as may be required.The Maintenance Section Supervisor is involved in employee motivation.Responsibilities include counseling employees to take pride in the performance of their assignments, establishing and maintaining high levels of morale and increasing productivity and quality of maintenance operations in his maintenance section.Incumbent works closely with the Maintenance Section Manager in planning and scheduling daily maintenance activities to keep within budgetary constraints and to supervise the maintenance work force.The incumbent should have knowledge of how to prepare and perform annual performance evaluations of subordinate staff in case the Maintenance Section Manager is unavailable to do so.In the absence of the Maintenance Section Manager, the Maintenance Section Supervisor monitors all construction work zones within Maintenance Section on a daily basis to ensure compliance with all signing, lane closure, and traffic control procedures.Incumbent is required to respond to all incidents involving lane blockage 24 x 7 to ensure that lane blockage is cleared in a timely manner.Incumbent is required to work overnight shifts to supervise the safe completion of repair work on the road that cannot be completed during daytime / rush hour periods, thus reducing / eliminating traffic congestion during peak travel times.Direct Snow & Ice Control Operation to ensure that the existence of inclement weather does not reduce safety or free flow of people, goods and services through the assigned Maintenance Section.QualificationsEducation (Required)High-school graduate or equivalent.Experience (Required)Good written and oral communication skills are required.Proven knowledge & experience in snow & ice control operations is required.Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required. Incumbent should be self-motivated and be able to motivate subordinates.The incumbent will be required to pass a written examination to qualify for an interview.A valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements of air brakes, combination vehicles and tanker trucks are required at time of application.Experience in roadway and appurtenance repair operations is requiredExperience (Preferred)Management operations and budgeting and personnel (union environment) is desired.The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, unfavorable discharge from military services, age, order of protection status, military status, sex or sexual orientation. At the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, we give our employees the tools to succeed both on and off the job. Our generous benefits package provides comprehensive coverage to help you protect your health and earning power and prepare for the future. In addition, we offer several programs that help you grow in your career and make the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority a great place to work!MEDICAL, Rx, DENTAL, VISION BENEFITS Aetna Select Open Access (HMO) - Premium FREE! Aetna Choice POS II (PPO) Aetna Prescription, Dental and Vision included at no additional cost. EyeMed Vision Care Voluntary CoverageFLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Pre-tax account you put money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. Dependent Care Flexible Spending (DCAP) Pre-tax account you put money into that you use to pay for dependent care costs. TERM LIFE & AD&D INSURANCE Basic Term Life & AD&D - Premium FREE! Additional coverage availableTUITION REIMBURSEMENT Annual Reimbursement - $5,250PAID TIME OFF Holidays Vacation Sick Leave Sick Leave Bank Bereavement Leave Parental LeaveEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) No cost services for employee and family.STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMS (SERS or SRS) PROGRAMS Pension Plan Non-Occupational and Occupational Disability Deferred Compensation/After-Tax ROTH NCPERS Voluntary Life and AD&D01 It is a requirement to possess a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No 02 It is a requirement to have experience in roadway and appurtenance repair operations; management operations and budgeting and personnel (union environment) is required. Do you meet this requirement. Yes No 03 It is a requirement of this position to have proven knowledge & experience in snow & ice control operations. Do you meet this requirement. Yes No 04 It is a requirement to have a valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with endorsements of air brakes, combination vehicles and tanker trucks at time of application. Do you meet this requirement. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02