Transportation Operations Supervisor - Maintenance Superintendent - District

Transportation Operations Supervisor 4 - Maintenance Superintendent - District 7

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees.

You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title:
Transportation Operations Supervisor 4 - Maintenance Superintendent - District 7
Job Class:
Transportation Operations Supervisor 4
Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job : 92217
• Location
  :
  Mankato/Windom - will support all of MnDOT District 7 Maintenance and so must be willing to spend sufficient time at both Mankato and Windom headquarters.
• 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
• 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

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…