Transportation Manager 1 (Portage County), PN 20053163

State of Ohio • Rootstown, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. ODOT offers a variety of career paths, from planning and engineering to human resources and communications. ODOT employees are dedicated to public service and strive to achieve the agency’s vision of being a long-term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization. The agency's mission is to provide a safe, accessible, well-maintained transportation system positioned for the future. The State of Ohio provides a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• For position involved in route marking, requires 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in route marking, associated safety practices, & using/operating-associated equipment.
• 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.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• 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.
• Management
• Technical Skills: Management, Transportation
• Professional Skills: Decision Making, Leading Others, Problem Solving, Motivating Others, Teamwork, Customer Focus
• Must undergo a criminal background check.
• Must submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use.
• Must register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees.
• Maintain records of equipment and material usage.
• Inspect, document, and provide updates on projects.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months
• Pension plan with 14% employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees