Transportation Manager 3, PN 20051555

State of Ohio

Bowling Green (OH)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision
Paid time off
11 paid holidays per year
Education and development funds
Public retirement systems

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Transportation in Bowling Green is seeking a Transportation Manager 3 to lead the District Garage operations, overseeing five mechanics, two delivery drivers, a transportation manager, and Napa staff. Focus on reducing repair time and Napa costs while improving reliability and safety.

You will engage with District 2 departments to assess equipment needs, purchase new equipment, assign vehicles by usage, maintain inventory, and coordinate with twenty county garage staff to

Qualifications

  • 12 months training or 12 months experience in supervisory principles and management including planning time, personnel and/or equipment.
  • For programs assigned, 4 years training or 4 years experience in equipment maintenance and repair, bridge/route/highway maintenance, or construction, with safety practices and equipment use.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all District Garage operations, managing mechanics, drivers and staff to improve repair times and reduce costs.
  • Engage with each District 2 department to assess equipment needs and purchase new equipment.
  • Assign equipment and vehicles based on usage and operational need.
  • Inventory all equipment and auction unused assets when necessary.
  • Communicate with twenty District 2 county garage mechanics to provide updates and gather feedback.

Skills

Management

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:

Ohio Department of Transportation

Agency Contact Name and Information:

Jessica Bidinger, Jessica.Bidinger@dot.ohio.gov

Work Location:

317 E Poe Rd. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

Compensation:

$33.32 - $47.47

Schedule:

Monday- Friday

Work Hours:

6:30am - 3:00pm

Classified Indicator:

C

Primary Job Skill:

Management

Transportation Manager 3, District Garage, PN 20051555
Job Description:
  • Lead all ODOT District Garage operations including five mechanics, two delivery drivers, a transportation manager, and Napa staff. Find ways to improve equipment repair time, reduce Napa parts costs, and improve operational repairs.
  • Engage with each District 2 department to assess their equipment needs. Purchase all new equipment for District 2. Assign equipment / vehicles based on usage and operational need.
  • Inventory all ODOT equipment, and auction off any unused equipment when necessary.
  • Communicate with all 20 District 2 county garage mechanics to provide updates, improve operations, and gain feedback.
Why Work for the State of Ohio:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp in supervisory principles & techniques or management which included responsibility for developing work plans involving estimates of time, personnel &/or equipment or materials required to complete projects, & In addition, applicants must meet one of the following depending upon the program projects assigned to the position in question: For positions involved in equipment maintenance & repair, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in equipment maintenance & repair (i.e., automotive mechanics &/or auto body repair), associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment.

  • Or for positions involved in bridge maintenance & repair, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in bridge maintenance & repair, associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment.
  • Or for positions involved in route marking, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in route marking, associated safety practices, & using/operating-associated equipment.
  • Or for positions involved in highway maintenance, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in highway maintenance, associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment.
  • Or for positions involved in construction, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in construction, associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment or knowing how equipment is used on construction jobs.
  • Or for positions involved in roadway construction materials testing & control, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in roadway construction materials testing & control, associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment or knowing how equipment is used in construction materials testing & control.
  • Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Note: if position will be assigned to operate motorized equipment of size & type regulated by Sections 4506.1, 4506.03 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code, applicant must also have valid commercial driver license if required to operate state vehicle must have valid driver's license.
ADA Statement:

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace:

Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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