Highway Equipment Manager 1

Have you demonstrated exception leadership skills, with a proven track record in supervising maintenance teams and fostering a culture of safety and compliance? If so, we have a pivotal role designed for someone who possesses a strong background in equipment management, maintenance planning, and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about transportation and have the expertise to deliver results, we encourage you to apply for this essential role to shape the future of our highway operations.

In this position, you will oversee the diesel and automotive fleet for Wyoming County, which entails assigning vehicles and organizing maintenance and repair schedules. Your responsibilities will include managing the county garage and supervising the staff tasked with the upkeep, repair, and dispatch of automotive and highway maintenance equipment. You will ensure that the facilities used for equipment storage are safe, efficient, and well-maintained. Additionally, you will develop and execute a preventative maintenance program aimed at enhancing equipment performance and recommend corrective measures as needed. You will also be responsible for scheduling training and certification for Equipment Operators and Mechanics, coordinating the logistics of training sessions, and evaluating the quality of the training provided. Conducting cost-benefit analyses by examining equipment reports, payroll hours, and repair expenses will be essential to determine whether equipment should be repaired or disposed of. Furthermore, you will inspect assigned equipment to assess the need for replacement, repairs, or maintenance for county vehicles and equipment, and administer driving skills tests to candidates for operator and mechanic positions to evaluate their capability to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a manual transmission.

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.
• Winter shifts are 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Schedule is subject to change due to weather/season
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Tunkhannock.
• Alternate work schedule may be available upon completing probationary period
• 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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two 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 one year of such experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
  
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of a valid Class B Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent with the air brake restriction (L) removed.
• This position requires possession of a valid PA Class 7 State Inspection Mechanic Certification.
• 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Wyoming County. If no eligible candidates who live within Wyoming County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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).
• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.