County Equipment Manager - Highway Equipment Manager 2

Full Job Description

Are you a fleet professional who knows how to balance technical repairs with strategic budgeting? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) Schuylkill County Maintenance Office is eager to welcome a Highway Equipment Manager 2 to take on the role of County Equipment Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for career advancement within transportation management and equipment oversight. Here, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of highway equipment, contributing to the safety and functionality of the region's transportation infrastructure. If you are ready to take the next step in your professional journey, we encourage you to submit your application today and become a vital part of our dedicated team!

Requirements

As a County Equipment Manager, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the highway equipment maintenance program within Schuylkill County Maintenance Organization.

Your duties will encompass analyzing and developing the county's fleet model and budget, as well as managing the maintenance, repair, and dispatch of a diverse fleet that includes heavy construction and automotive equipment.

You will supervise the equipment repair facilities and their personnel, ensuring that the buildings, grounds, stockpiles, and maintenance areas are well-maintained.

Direct oversight will be provided to mechanic supervisors and shop staff which may also include High School Interns, to ensure that operations run smoothly.

Additionally, you will prepare, schedule, and implement a preventative maintenance program for both the assigned equipment and buildings, while also reviewing the work of mechanics and garage personnel to assess the quality and quantity of their output.

Regular inspections of the equipment will be conducted to identify any needs for replacement, repair, or maintenance, and you will be tasked with developing and monitoring the equipment budget.

Other priorities entail maintaining garage facilities in a clean and organized manner, as well as administering training, testing, and certification programs for equipment operators.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime, dual-shifts, and holiday shifts may be required during storm operations.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Highway Equipment Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines and other components of heavy highway maintenance and construction vehicles and equipment including two years of such experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License which is not under suspension with Air Brake restriction (L) removed and manual transmission (E) removed or equivalent and an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) on the first day of employment.
• This position requires one year of experience or training in the repair or maintenance of diesel engines.
• This position requires possession of a valid Class 4 or Class 7 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic Certification before the end of the probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• This position will require possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations on the first day of employment.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain additional CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.