Position InformationOversees TxDOT's fleet maintenance operations across the state. Responsible for directing and coaching a team of managers overseeing the repair and upkeep of TxDOT's fleet in rural, metro and urban areas. Develops and implements department policies, programs, and strategies consistent with federal and state law as well as directives issued by the Commission regarding fleet maintenance and fleet operations. Work requires routine interaction with high-level executives, governmental officials, private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public at large. Reports to the Fleet Operations Director but is virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the overall success of TxDOT's fleet maintenance program.
Essential Duties:- Advises the Director on technical merits of programs, appropriation of resources, programs, and policies as they relate
to departmental operations. - Anticipates and communicates long term capital and operational budget needs to the Fleet Operations Director.
- Communicates TxDOT goals and plans to different audiences.
- Develops a method for communicating with division/office directors so that their concerns are known; Communicate concerns to the fleet operations deputy director and makes recommendations to resolve, if possible.
- Develops and coordinates equipment capital replacement plans, monitors and manages operating budgets for statewide shop operations.
- Ensures the availability and readiness of critical equipment .
- Ensures adequate and appropriate personnel and equipment are available to support Districts and Divisions during major emergencies.
- Interacts with TxDOT's external stakeholders and major vendors regarding TxDOT's plans, programs, and initiatives.
- Leads fleet maintenance organization to ensure the lowest possible asset downtime.
- Oversees fleet maintenance and repairs on all TxDOT equipment for all districts as well as the Austin HQ Offices.
- Resolves fleet issues with managers so that the fleet meets the needs of the districts.
- Supports the Fleet Operations Director and Deputy Director.
- Periodically visits customers to confer with personnel on fleet program effectiveness and makes improvements based on findings.
- Collaborates with fleet procurement group to streamline new equipment specification, acquisition, and delivery process.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline
Experience: 6 YEARS in Fleet Management. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Supervisory Experience: Must have four (4) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications:• Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:Extensive knowledge of:
- Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
- Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
- Developing and implementing programs
- Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management
- Communication strategies, policies and methods
- Fleet equipment operations
- Inventory/stock control procedures
- Fleet maintenance operations and technical expertise
- Budgeting methods and procedures
Expert skill in:
- Communicating vision and direction of how an organization should function or a system should work under ideal conditions and conveying to others
- Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
- Leading a highly distributed network of maintenance shops
- Persuasion, negotiation, and communication of critical issues
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
Proficient skill in:
- Supervising technical staff
- Supervising, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
Ability to:
Other Attributes:
- Provides organizational leadership; fosters collaborative relationships; initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services
- Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
