County Equipment Manager (Highway Equipment Manager 2)

The Department of Transportation is seeking to fill the crucial position of County Equipment Manager for Lancaster County. This role is essential for the strategic oversight and management of the highway equipment program within the Lancaster County Maintenance District. The individual selected for this position will play a key role in ensuring that all equipment is maintained to the highest standards, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and aligning with the broader objectives of the maintenance district. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution in this vital role, we strongly encourage you to submit your application today!

In this position, the individual is tasked with overseeing the maintenance, repair, and dispatch of a fleet comprising heavy construction and automotive equipment. This includes managing the operations of equipment repair facilities and supervising the personnel involved in these processes. Additionally, the role encompasses the maintenance of the building, grounds, stockpiles, and facilities designated for equipment storage and maintenance. The individual will directly supervise the mechanic supervisor along with the office, shop, and storeroom staff. A key responsibility is to develop, schedule, and implement a preventative maintenance program for the assigned equipment and buildings within a county maintenance organization. Regular inspections of the equipment are conducted to assess the necessity for repairs, replacements, or maintenance. The role also involves negotiating with dealers or garage owners regarding repair costs, parts pricing, discounts, and ensuring warranty inspections are completed.

Furthermore, the individual administers a training, testing, and certification program for equipment operators, ensuring that each operator is assigned specific equipment based on their qualifications and certifications. The maintenance of an accurate equipment inventory is crucial, as is monitoring usage and assigning equipment to stockpiles for operational needs. The individual is also responsible for maintaining a tool inventory and approving the purchase of all necessary shop and foreman tools.

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.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• One year of experience as a Highway Equipment Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three 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 two years of such experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class B or Class A Commercial Driver's License which is not under suspension with Air Brake restriction removed.
• This position requires valid Pennsylvania Class 4 or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification.
• This position requires Tank (N) and HAZMAT (H) or Tank/HAZMAT (X) endorsements.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• 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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.