Highway Equipment Manager 2

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Highway Equipment Manager 2. This important position involves managing the highway equipment program for the Cambria County Maintenance Organization. You will be tasked with overseeing the maintenance, repair, and dispatch of a diverse fleet of heavy construction and automotive machinery. You will also maintain the equipment repair facilities and the team dedicated to there operations. Strong organizational skills will be crucial for maintaining the building, grounds, stockpiles, and storage and maintenance areas for equipment. If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply and join our respected organization.

Requirements

In this key role, you will manage the planning and execution of the highway equipment maintenance program within a County Maintenance Organization.

Your responsibilities will include analyzing and developing the County’s fleet model and budget, as well as overseeing the maintenance, repair, and dispatch of heavy construction and automotive equipment.

You will supervise repair facilities and staff, ensuring that buildings, grounds, and storage areas are well-maintained.

Direct management will be provided to mechanic supervisors and shop personnel, and you will also create and implement a preventative maintenance program for both equipment and facilities.

Additionally, you will assess the work of mechanics for quality and efficiency, inspect equipment for maintenance requirements, and develop the County Equipment budget.

Keeping garage facilities clean and organized is crucial, along with managing the equipment operator training and certification program.

You will also need to hold certifications as a 3rd Party CDL examiner and equipment certifier, and oversee the CDL Drug & Alcohol testing program.

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.
• 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 removed.
• This position requires possession of a valid Class 4 or Class 7 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic Certification by end of probationary period.
• This position requires one year of experience or training in the repair or maintenance of diesel engines.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.