Fleet Manager 1 – Western Oregon Fleet Repair Program Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Maintenance & Operations Branch
Fleet Services Section
Salem
Salary Range: $6,257 – $9,677
The role:
Join our team as the western Oregon fleet repair program manager, where you will perform a full spectrum of managerial functions for our Salem shop and parts room, administrative staff and field technicians. You will supervise approximately 48 personnel, including 2 subordinate supervisor positions, and the activities involved in purchasing, receiving, manufacturing and shipping products and supplies used by all ODOT fleet repair staff. You will be responsible for the inspection, repair, maintenance, modification, training and operation of all vehicles and equipment west of the Cascade Mountains. Bring your leadership experience and help ensure the safety of all Oregon travelers! Apply today!
Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.
A day in the life:
- Ensure operational procedures are followed for all areas of operations at the Salem shop, parts room and heavy equipment field technicians located in western Oregon.
- Prepare and manage budgets for all areas of operations at the Salem shop, parts room and heavy equipment field technicians located in western Oregon.
- Conduct research, prepare proposals and make recommendations to mangers and branch administrators.
- Demonstrate and foster a strong commitment to customer service within all areas of operations at the Salem shop, parts room and heavy equipment field technicians located in western Oregon.
- Collaboratively participate as a member of the Fleet Services Management Team developing, implementing and ensuring adherence to statewide policies and procedures to improve or streamline processes.
- Interpret and enforce statues, rules and policies.
- Establish work standards, goals, and objectives consistent with agency policy.
- Approve all major repair requests and ensure repairs are completed in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Maintain technical knowledge of all equipment and inventory.
- Review and evaluate existing operations for accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervise approximately 48 staff members, including 2 supervisor(s), office staff, a machinist, parts personnel and heavy equipment technicians.
- Work in both a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to dust, fumes and various chemicals.
- This position may require irregular work ours such as 24-hour availability and working on weekends or holidays. Travel and overnight stays for meetings and training is required. Limited hybrid work options available!
- To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
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Minimum qualifications:
Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience;
OR
Two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of equipment and repair practices used in highway maintenance and construction.
- Effective leadership, management and collaboration skills—a coalition builder.
- Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.
- Strong time management system, organization and planning skills that provide the foundation for managing the conflicting priorities of diverse partner groups.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Understanding of change management and the ability to lead staff in implementing changes.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate organizational policies and initiatives.
Learn more and apply:
Our first application screening is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.
For questions, email ODOTRecruitmentJS@odot.oregon.gov.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer