Shop Coordinator - Fleet Operations Division

TxDOT's Fleet Operations Division is seeking one (1) Shop Coordinator based in Laredo, TX. This position is in charge of organizing work to meet internal customer needs. We support daily operations and respond to emergency and inclement weather events that impact communities across the state.

-- Safety is our top priority - At TxDOT, employee safety comes first. We provide personal protective equipment (PPE), safety garments, and allowances for safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear.

-- Stability & Public Service - TxDOT employs over 13,000 people and offers long-term career stability and the opportunity to serve the citizens of Texas every day. 

-- Career Development & Training - company-sponsored Commercial Driver License (CDL) training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided when required.

-- Tools provided - TxDOT supplies all the diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools needed to perform the job, so you don't have to.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)
 

Coordinates operations in a Fleet Operations Division Equipment Shop. Serves as a lead worker for a group of skilled craft employees responsible for the repair and maintenance of TxDOT vehicles and equipment. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties

• Coordinates and assigns work to equipment mechanics, welders, and haul truck drivers in an equipment shop, and refers employee performance concerns to the Equipment Supervisor.
• Prioritizes the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Provides guidance regarding difficult or unusual repairs of vehicles and equipment as required.
• Coordinates the vehicle and equipment make-ready process.
• Coordinates the vehicle and equipment sale process.
• Approves the acquisition of parts requested by equipment mechanics.
• Coordinates with district personnel and vendors.
• Performs duties of the Equipment Supervisor in their absence.
• Enters work orders and other information relating to vehicle and equipment repairs into the fleet information system.
• Uses various technology tools to improve shop operations efficiency.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 6 years automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics, maintenance, and repair experience. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications 

• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:  

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

    
Competencies:

Proficient skill in:

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Proficient skill in using, maintaining, and repairing tools and equipment of the trade
• Coordinating labor, materials and equipment
• Training in a field environment
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
• Expert skill in prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively

Considerable knowledge of:

• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Fleet equipment maintenance and repair
• Fleet management and operations
• Equipment used in transportation construction and roadway maintenance work
• Developing and implementing programs

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information