Shop Coordinator - Fleet Operations Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Waco, TX

About The Position

Coordinates operations in a Fleet Operations Division Equipment Shop. Serves as a lead worker for a group of skilled craft employees responsible for the repair and maintenance of TxDOT vehicles and equipment. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
6 years automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics, maintenance, and repair experience.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of course registration. You will have 2 attempts to pass the written and driving exams.
Proficient skill in: Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
Proficient skill in using, maintaining, and repairing tools and equipment of the trade
Coordinating labor, materials and equipment
Training in a field environment
Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
Expert skill in prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Considerable knowledge of: Inventory/stock control procedures
Fleet equipment maintenance and repair
Fleet management and operations
Equipment used in transportation construction and roadway maintenance work
Developing and implementing programs
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and assigns work to equipment mechanics, welders, and haul truck drivers in an equipment shop, and refers employee performance concerns to the Equipment Supervisor.
Prioritizes the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Provides guidance regarding difficult or unusual repairs of vehicles and equipment as required.
Coordinates the vehicle and equipment make-ready process.
Coordinates the vehicle and equipment sale process.
Approves the acquisition of parts requested by equipment mechanics.
Coordinates with district personnel and vendors.
Performs duties of the Equipment Supervisor in their absence.
Enters work orders and other information relating to vehicle and equipment repairs into the fleet information system.
Uses various technology tools to improve shop operations efficiency.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.