District Maintenance Manager
Listed on 2026-11-06
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Management
General Management -
Transportation
The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for a confident, people-focused leader who brings a safety-first approach to managing complex operations. Are you a values-driven leader who is passionate about developing people, ensuring Iowans experience safe and reliable transportation every day, and keeping large-scale operations running smoothly? The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Bureau Chief, serving as the District Maintenance Manager
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To accomplish our Mission, Making Lives Better Through Transportation, this role calls for someone who leads with purpose, models the behaviors that move our organization forward, and demonstrates actions guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation's five CORE values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. This leader empowers employees to deliver operational excellence with the highest standards of professionalism and care. If you are energized by leading others, solving complex challenges, and creating meaningful impact across the state, this is an opportunity to do work that truly matters.
Fairfield, Iowa Shift Requirements: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Some overnight travel is required. This position is also required to respond to emergency calls and situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As a District Maintenance Manager, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide Strategic Leadership for a Large, Complex Transportation District
Lead maintenance oversight for 4,028 lane miles, approximately 640 bridges and culverts, and all maintenance operations across 20 counties in Southeast Iowa. - Deliver People-First Leadership & Workforce Excellence
Guide and support a diverse team by driving hiring, workforce planning, coaching, performance management, and a culture grounded in the Iowa DOT's core values. - Ensure High Quality, Consistent Maintenance Operations
Direct district wide maintenance activities including roadway and bridge maintenance, snow and ice operations, drainage systems, traffic signing, hazardous materials response, detours, and emergency operations. - Steward Resources & Budget Effectively
Oversee and manage an annual maintenance budget of approximately $15 million to ensure efficient, equitable, and cost-effective service delivery. - Lead Collaboration, Communication & Emergency Readiness
Represent the district with internal and external partners, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, champion continuous improvement, and provide decisive leadership during emergent or high-pressure situations with 24/7 operational readiness. - Special Requirements:
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Required to respond to emergency calls and situations twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
- Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
- Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
- Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
- Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
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