Transportation Services Manager

Posting Number

R-080679

Job Type

Full

Department

Transportation Services

Major/Essential Duties of Job

MANAGEMENT: Responsible for all phases of supervision and management of the maintenance unit to include: Maintenance and repair of the Transit Bus fleet. Maintenance and repair of the Fleet Vehicles. Maintenance and repair of the heavy equipment. Maintenance and repair of small engines. Coordinate with Fleet Manager the Preventative Maintenance Scheduling Ordering and maintaining inventory of parts, fluids and liquids for the above stated fleets. SUPERVISION: Responsible for interviewing, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, motivating and retaining a staff of direct reports capable of meeting current and projected staffing needs for the unit. Plans, schedules and monitors work assignments of direct reports. Provides employees with operational feedback. Responsible for preparing and conducting probationary reviews, annual evaluations, disciplinary actions and terminations of employees. Responsible for ensuring that direct reports and unit supervisors assigned within the unit carry out these same functions for those reporting to them. FISCAL ADMINISTRATION: Responsible for the unit s budget. Responsible for maintaining audit controls within the unit. Oversee inventory reports and records retention for the unit. Serve as the property accountability officer for the unit. Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive work environment focused on customer service and dedicated to continuous improvement. Conduct long range planning activities, establish required service levels and anticipate labor requirements. Assist in the formulation, interpretation and implementation of departmental and unit goals, objectives and policies to insure delivery of quality customer services. Serve on departmental and university committees and represents the department at various state and national associations. Represent the department at various meetings on campus. Promote safety to assure that the unit follows policies and procedures. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE: Supervise staff and assure quality of mechanics work by properly diagnosing problems and offering technical solutions. Assist Vehicle Shop Supervisors to determine if vehicle repairs should be handled in house or outsourced. ADMINISTRATION: Manage and oversee contracts with multiple vendors for goods, services and equipment regularly procured to support the maintenance unit. Provide financial oversight to supervisors in the unit when reconciling payment card statements and to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.

Occasional Duties

This position will be covered by DOT regulations and be in a random drug and alcohol testing pool. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays with little or no notice or as job requires. Must be able to climb stairs. Ability to work in hot and cold weather conditions. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects. This position is security sensitive. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules, and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years’ experience in progressively responsible positions including supervisory experience. Valid vehicle driver license and good driving record. Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "B" vehicle operator's license (Commercial driver License with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement) within 60 days of employment. Must obtain State of Texas Vehicle Inspections license within 60 days of employment. Demonstrated leadership ability; ability to identify work priorities; advanced skill in oral and written communication; ability to work effectively under pressure and to function without perceivable supervision; ability to accomplish objectives through the development and utilization of personnel; ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience

Eight years management and supervisory experience. State of Texas B vehicle operator’s license with Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Passenger endorsement. Valid Texas State Inspections license.

Comments to Applicants

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED, attached resume’ will NOT substitute for completed application. Items left blank on application will disqualify individual from further consideration. Please include two current or past supervisors’ information for references. This position will be covered by DOT regulations and be in a random drug and alcohol testing pool. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Must be able to climb stairs and work in the heat and cold. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays with little or no notice or as job requires.

Salary

$91,310.00

Pay Basis

HourlyAnnually

Position Type

Budgeted

Location

College Station, TX

Security Sensitive
(Employment in a position designated as security sensitive will be contingent on the results of a criminal background check at the point of hire.)

Yes

Is this position restricted by the Patriot Act?

No

Is this position D.O.T. regulated?

Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity.

Transportation Services has been continually updating our business practices to align with the local, state and federally mandated health guidelines so employees and visitors are as safe as possible during in processing. These adapted processes and procedures, including the implementation of remote Zoom meetings, allow us to minimize in-person physical contact as much as possible.