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Highway Equipment Manager 1

Salary

$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-21931-93021

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Wayne Co

Opening Date

04/22/2025

Closing Date

5/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

93021

Position Number

00183714

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

J3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

078/080460

Bureau / Division

PennDOT/District 4-0/0460 Wayne County

Worksite Address

984 Texas Palmyra Highway

City

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18431

Contact Name

Dana Perraglia

Contact Phone

570.963.4730

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a Highway Equipment Manager 1 to support Wayne County Maintenance Organization in overseeing the comprehensive fleet management program. This role entails the responsibility for the repair, maintenance, and dispatching of the diesel and automotive fleet in the region, working closely with a team that includes a Mechanic Supervisor, Automotive and Diesel Mechanics, as well as other garage personnel to ensure efficient operations and optimal performance of the fleet.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will assist in managing the diesel and automotive fleet for Wayne County, which includes assigning vehicles and coordinating maintenance and repairs. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the maintenance, repair, and dispatch of both automotive and highway maintenance equipment. This role involves supervising the Wayne County garage and its personnel tasked with these duties. You will also be accountable for the maintenance of the facilities used for equipment storage and upkeep. Regular inspections of the buildings housing automotive and highway equipment will be required to ensure optimal facility use, maintenance, and safety standards. Additionally, you will plan and implement a preventative maintenance program aimed at maximizing the operational efficiency of all equipment, while also making recommendations for corrective actions. You will schedule training and certification for Equipment Operators and Mechanics, coordinating training locations and notifying staff of upcoming sessions. Monitoring the training process and instructors will be essential to ensure the effectiveness of the content and methods used. Furthermore, you will certify operators locally and at the EPTA and WPTA for various specialized certifications, and conduct training for off-road equipment operators and mechanics as necessary.

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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Honesdale.

+ This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)

+ 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Conditions of Employment:

+ This position requires possession of a valid Class B or Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake restriction removed.

+ This position requires Tank (N) or Hazmat (H) or Tank/Hazmat (X) endorsements.

+ This position requires valid PA Class 7 or Class 4 Inspection Mechanic Certification.

Other Requirements:

+ You must obtain a Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with in the first six months of employment.

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ 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.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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:

+ 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ 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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Condition of Employment- Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania Class B or Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) that is not under suspension, with air brake restriction removed, or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "yes" to the above question, please provide the license number, license type (Class B or Class A), and expiration date. If you answered "no", please type N/A in the text box below.

03

If you answered yes to having the Class B or A CDL license, does your license have a Tank (N) or HAZMAT (H) or Tank/HAZMAT (X) Endorsement?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Condition of Employment- Do you possess a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class 7 or Class 4 Inspection Mechanic Certification or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If Yes, please provide the certificate number and expiration date. If you do not have a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class 7 or Class 4 inspection Mechanic Certificate, please type N/A in the text box below.

06

Do you possess a license to conduct state automotive inspections, issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered "yes" to the above question, please provide the license number and expiration date. If you answered "no", type N/A in the text box below.

08

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – MANAGES AN AUTOMOTIVE/EQUIPMENT FLEET

Manages an automotive/equipment fleet by assigning vehicles/equipment; inspecting equipment; analyzing fleet data and information to determine the need for repair/replacement; monitoring and managing available funding to ensure the proper, efficient, and cost effective replacement or repair of equipment; negotiating charges for parts and repair of equipment with dealers and garage owners; overseeing preventative maintenance and repair programs for all assigned vehicles/equipment; and investigating accidents involving vehicles and equipment.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience, MANAGING THROUGH SUBORDINATE SUPERVISORS, an automotive/equipment fleet which includes assigning vehicles/equipment; inspecting equipment; analyzing fleet data and information to determine the need for repair/replacement; monitoring and managing available funding to ensure the proper, efficient, and cost effective replacement or repair of equipment; negotiating charges for parts and repair of equipment with dealers and garage owners; overseeing preventative maintenance and repair programs for all assigned vehicles/equipment; and investigating accidents involving vehicles and equipment.

+ B. I have experience MANAGING, THROUGH SUBORDINATE SUPERVISORS, a few aspects of the work behavior above or DIRECTLY SUPERVISING most or all of the aspects of the work behavior above for vehicles or equipment.

+ C. I have experience SUPERVISING a few aspects of the work behavior above for vehicles or equipment.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to managing an automotive/equipment fleet.

+ Your level of responsibility.

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – MANAGES MECHANIC SUPERVISORS, MECHANICS, AND OTHER PERSONNEL

Manages mechanic supervisors, mechanics, and other garage and field personnel by preparing work schedules; planning. Organizing, and assigning work; reviewing work for adherence to requirements; coordinating repairs; ensuring that operational needs are met; and schedules mechanics and equipment operators for training and certification.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience MANAGING mechanic SUPERVISORS, mechanics, and other garage and field personnel by preparing work schedules; planning, organizing, and assigning work; reviewing work for adherence to requirements; coordinating repairs; ensuring that operational needs are met; and scheduling mechanics and equipment operators for training and certification.

+ B. I have experience SUPERVISING mechanics and/or other garage and field personnel performing most or all aspects of the work behavior above.

+ C. I have experience supervising garage personnel to ensure vehicles and/or equipment are maintained and/or repaired properly.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to managing mechanic supervisors, mechanics, and other personnel.

+ Your level of responsibility.

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PERFORMS ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

Performs administrative functions such as hiring, discharging, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations; interprets union contracts and conducts operations in compliance with the contracts; supports and complies with all related administrative programs such as performance metrics and proficiency monitoring; and monitors training programs and the instructors to ensure proper content and methods.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience performing administrative functions such as hiring, discharging, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations; interpreting union contracts and conducting operations in compliance with the contracts; supporting and complying with all related administrative programs such as performance metrics and proficiency monitoring; AND monitoring training programs and the instructors to ensure proper content and methods.

+ B. I have experience performing administrative functions such as hiring, discharging, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations; OR interpreting union contracts and conducting operations in compliance with the contracts; OR supporting and complying with related administrative programs such as performance metrics and proficiency monitoring; AND monitoring training programs and the instructors to ensure proper content and methods.

+ C. I have experience performing administrative functions such as hiring, discharging, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations OR presenting training to various personnel.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to administrative functions.

+ Your level of responsibility.

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PREPARES REPORTS

Prepares written time, progress, equipment, and inspection reports; interprets reports and records related to equipment utilization, cost cycling, repair work performed, and preventive maintenance; and makes recommendations concerning the findings of inspections and results of the reports.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience PREPARING a variety of written time, progress, equipment, and inspection reports; INTERPRETING reports and records related to equipment utilization, cost cycling, repair work performed, and preventive maintenance; AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS concerning the findings of inspections and results of the reports.

+ B. I have experience preparing written time, progress, equipment, and inspection reports or making recommendations concerning the findings of inspections and results of the reports.

+ C. I have experience preparing simple written or checklist reports related to work performed.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

16

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of reports you prepared.

+ Your level of responsibility.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov