Transportation Manager 2 (Stark County), PN 20055314

Transportation Manager 2 (Stark County), PN 20055314

Located at: Stark County Maintenance Facility, 4505 Atlantic Blvd., Canton, OH 44705

"This is a one-day internal posting for current full-time permanent ODOT employees**

• Supervises assigned employees and implements operational and short‑range plans, including setting work priorities, schedules, equipment needs, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluates work unit practices, recommends long‑term improvements, and updates policies and procedures as needed.
• Provides technical guidance to staff, determines material, manpower, and time requirements, and coordinates administrative functions with special project garages.
• Collaborates with Safety personnel on injury and accident claims and ensures accurate data entry in the transportation management system (TMS).
• Inspects highways to assess conditions and maintenance needs, operates heavy equipment to evaluate repair requirements, and oversees equipment inspection and maintenance scheduling.

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques or management; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in inventory control; valid driver license, & In addition, applicants must meet one of the following depending upon the program projects assigned to the position in question: For positions involved in equipment maintenance & repair, requires 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in equipment maintenance & repair (i.e., automotive mechanics &/or auto body repair), associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment.

• Or for positions involved in bridge maintenance & repair, requires 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in bridge maintenance & repair, associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment.

• Or for positions involved in route marking, requires 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in route marking, associated safety practices, & using/operating-associated equipment.

• Or for positions involved in highway maintenance, requires 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in highway maintenance, associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Note: 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.

Technical Skills: Management, Transportation

Professional Skills: Decision Making, Leading Others, Problem Solving, Motivating Others, Teamwork, Customer Focus

Background Check:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.

In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.