• Job Description

  Req#: 99602
  
  District 1 Garage - Allen Cty (DOTALL)
  1705 North McCullough Street
  Lima, 45801
  
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  Transportation Manager 1, District Garage, PN: 20049720

  Who We Are:

  The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5^th largest interstate system and the 2^nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional ,and highly productive organization.

  ODOT's Mission Statement:

  To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

  Benefits to you:

  -Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance

  -11 paid holidays per year

  -Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals

  -At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

  -Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code

  -Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

  -Work/Life Balance

  -The opportunity to work on an important mission

  Job Description:

  Directs all district garage equipment maintenance activities (i.e., plans, schedules and coordinates work; provides direction and training; provides technical assistance). Applies principles of management (i.e., supervision, coordination and execution of existing or new policies) to garage functions and demonstrates effective leadership skills. Establishes work environment which supports ODOT values and fosters open communication, positive team building, employee development, and quality work input and output through leadership and coaching of employees. Utilizes quality initiatives and continuous improvement processes as part of routine operations. Assumes responsibilities of district garage manager in their absence.

  Performs vehicle and equipment inspections, including operates vehicles & equipment to run road tests & to determine condition, needed services or repairs, etc. Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends proper repairs. Prepares work orders and schedules when necessary. Designs modifications to equipment. Inspects new equipment for flaws and older equipment for salvage. Stays abreast of changes in automotive technology. Attends trade shows and training seminars in order to make recommendations for purchases of new equipment and new repair procedures.

  Develops and maintains detailed description of processes and tracks key process performance measures. Performs analysis and evaluation of processes and implements necessary improvements and changes. Develops graphical presentations of process performance measures using computer spreadsheet, graphics, and word processing applications. For all assigned equipment, develops and administers a preventative maintenance program. Ensures all assigned equipment are maintained in a high state of readiness and are operated safely.

  Enforces safety practices and procedures and resolves unusual problems. Participates in annual mowing and snow and ice inspections by inspecting equipment and making recommendations for repair. Completes annual rolling stock inventory.

  Performs other related duties as assigned by higher authority.

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  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 2 yrs. trg. or 2 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 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in bridge maintenance & repair, associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment.
  
  -Or for position involved in route marking, requires 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in route marking, associated safety practices, & using/operating-associated equipment.
  
  -Or for positions involved in highway maintenance, requires 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in highway maintenance, associated safety practices, & in using/operating associated equipment.
  
  -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.
  
  

  Job Skills: Management

  Technical Skills: Management, Transportation

  Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Leading Others, Problem Solving, Decision- Making

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  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.

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  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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  Knowledge of supervisory principles & techniques or management*; equipment maintenance & repair, bridge maintenance & repair, route marking & associated safety practices. Skill in operation of machines, tools & equipment applicable to assigned projects; operation of personal computer*; operation of motor vehicle. Ability to oversee & inspect ongoing & completed projects; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; prepare & maintain accurate reports, records; handle routine inquiries & minor complaints from general public & refer major complaints to higher authority. (*Developed after employment).

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  This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

  Unusual Working Conditions: May require travel.

  Requires Valid Ohio Commercial Driver License - Class B.

  PER ORC 4506.20, Applicants applying for positions as a driver of a commercial motor vehicle must provide their employment history for the ten (10) years preceding the date the employment application is submitted to ODOT. Applicants for CDL positions must list the names and addresses of previous employers for which he/she was the operator of a commercial motor vehicle, dates employed and reason for leaving previous employers.

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  The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

  The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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