Job Description

Posting Date

09/23/26

Application Deadline

10/04/26

Pay Range

$70,000 - $103,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Operations and Maintenance Supervisor for the Roadway Maintenance Division is responsible for directing the daily activities of an average of 20 employees, including a Field Supervisor, Crew Leaders, Heavy Equipment Operators, Equipment Operators, Striping Technicians, and Roadway Technicians.

This position is an opportunity to use your skills, training, and strengths to lead a team that responds to customer concerns and performs scheduled maintenance for the safety of the traveling public. You will feel a sense of accomplishment by directly serving residents’ needs through supervising a team of roadway specialists, managing emergency situations, and monitoring progress towards goals and objectives to meet the department’s priorities. Your work will directly impact the citizens of Maricopa County by solving problems, mitigating issues, and finding solutions to extend the life of our transportation assets. You will have direct interaction with internal and external customers, including employees, residents, and other agencies.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Five years of experience in road construction, road maintenance, and/or road repair programs and projects
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• Associate’s degree
• Seven years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or road repair programs and projects
• Three years of supervisor and management experience in road construction or road maintenance
• IMSA Signs and Markings I and II, and ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certifications
• Asset management experience
• Class A CDL driver's license

Job Contributions

• Direct the daily activities of assigned staff, coordinate and schedule staff, vehicles, and equipment such as mobile grader, up to 6500-gal water truck, dump truck, street sweeper, loader, striping truck, short-line stripers, and other various pieces of heavy equipment and vehicles ranging from light duty to heavy duty
• Review the work of assigned staff to ensure quality and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities, and maintain accurate records in the MCDOT asset management system. Prepare reports on utilization, progress, and other areas as needed
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and concerns from the general public and various governmental agencies within standard timelines to provide updates, answer questions, and discuss solutions
• Prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation, preparation, and projections. Prepare budget requests and monitor and control expenditures within approval budget limits
• Travel to various locations to conduct and participate in field visits, meetings, and coordination with staff
• Work with employees to correct performance deficiencies; counsel and implement discipline procedures as needed
• Ensure all tasks are completed within financial guidelines and in compliance with all operational, traffic control (MUTCD), safety rules and regulations, and MCDOT policies, procedures, and standards
• Identify and coordinate in-house training, mentorship, and safety programs
• Dispatch and account for crew activity during emergency events
• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Microsoft Office, Cartegraph - Asset Management Database, Customer Service Database, and various heavy construction equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

MCDOT & OSHA Standards.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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