Working Title: Transportation Operations Supervisor 4 - Maintenance Superintendent - District 7
Job Class: Transportation Operations Supervisor 4
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 92217
Location : Mankato - will support all of MnDOT District 7 Maintenance and so must be willing to spend sufficient time at both Mankato and Windom headquarters.
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to current Minnesota Department of Transportation employees
Date Posted : 02/13/2026
Closing Date : 02/19/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MMA
Division/Unit : District 7 - Mankato / Maint Supt
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, 40-50% of the time to travel between Mankato and Windom headquarters
Salary Range: $36.64 - $54.97 / hourly; $76,504 - $114,777 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position exists to manage district maintenance operations through the development and administration of operations plans and programs including subarea work plans, BARC, partnering, emergency response, safety and awareness, policy, education and information, fiscal and resource planning/allocation, systems management, and labor relations and managing employee performance, to ensure that department and district objectives are met.
Identify and develop road and roadside maintenance preservation and repair programs through the use of seasonal and long-term work plans and performance measures and targets.
Manage the District resources (personnel, budgets, equipment, etc.) and activity priorities.
Serve as equipment coordinator to ensure that shared equipment is available for district maintenance crews between subareas, work closely with District Fleet Manager, Assistant Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Engineer to develop equipment budget priorities.
To direct, coordinate, and provide assistance to field operations between supervisors, construction and other Districts.
Monitor performance of work areas.
Recommend appropriate BARC funding level requests and maintenance preservation projects and materials compatible with BARC funding criteria.
Lead and supervise staff.
Exercise authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline employees, direct the work of assigned employees, and adjustment of employees' grievances.
Assist in developing and implementing training programs and safety awareness programs.
Work closely with Assistant Maintenance Manager and Safety Administrator in building our desired Safety Culture, in addition to ensuring and promoting safety in all phases of our district operations.
Promote and establish a diverse and inclusive work environment within highway maintenance.
Act as data administrator for maintenance section in RCA, Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) Power BI, Work Management System (WMS), and Geotab.
Enhanced field presence in supporting maintenance supervisors in field operations, including but not limited to emergency incidents.
Respond to all customers, public, media and other agencies' inquiries in a timely manner.
Establish a positive working relationship with MnDOT functional areas/offices, other government agencies, vendors and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and no air brake restrictions.
AND
Two years of advanced supervisory experience (e.g., TOS 3) of (bridge/roadside/sign) maintenance operations that included hiring, training, and supervision of (bridge/roadside/sign) maintenance crews;
OR
Three years of supervisory experience (e.g., TOS 2) of (bridge/roadside/sign) maintenance operations that included hiring, training, and supervision of (bridge/roadside/sign) maintenance crews.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating, inspecting, maintaining and repairing highway maintenance equipment.
Expertise in Microsoft Office products.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks. It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment.
The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
Driver's License Check
This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
