Fleet Equipment Inspector (WFS) - Fleet Operations Division

TxDOT's Fleet Operations Division is looking for one Fleet QA Coordinator based in Wichita Falls, TX. If you want to make a difference in your area and possess excellent mechanical and communication skills, then this opportunity could be perfect for you. As a Fleet QA Coordinator, you'll be responsible for inspecting state-owned vehicles and equipment for safe operations and sharing your knowledge with others to promote safe and efficient operating procedures.

We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!

TxDOT's Fleet Operations Division is looking for one Fleet QA Coordinator based in Wichita Falls, TX. If you want to make a difference in your area and possess excellent mechanical and communication skills, then this opportunity could be perfect for you. As a Fleet QA Coordinator, you'll be responsible for inspecting state-owned vehicles and equipment for safe operations and sharing your knowledge with others to promote safe and efficient operating procedures.

We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!

Wichita Falls District Hdq (03DISTHQ)
1601 SOUTHWEST PARKWAY
Wichita Falls, 76302

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)

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)

Oversees, monitors, and evaluates the fleet vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance/quality assurance program. Serves as technical expert on vehicle maintenance, repair, and fleet information management software. Work requires communication and scheduling with district/division leadership. Work requires contact with vendors and contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently and establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees the Fleet Operations Division Preventive Maintenance Program in an assigned district.
• Inspects equipment on a regular schedule and generates and disseminates inspection reports and recommends corrective action to District Engineers, Division Directors, and other district or division managers.
• Develops and manages the biannual preventive maintenance inspection schedule of vehicles and equipment for their assigned area.
• Inspects and audits equipment for condition and risk factors according to state and Federal DOT requirements, as well as internal operating procedures and processes.
• Troubleshoots repair problems and communicates corrective actions and repair processes to department personnel.
• Oversees and provides training in the classroom, at office locations, and in the field to department personnel in the areas of pre-trip inspection, preventive maintenance, equipment repair, the Fleet Excellence Program (FLEX), and use of the fleet information management software (FNAV).
• Collaborates with Fleet Operations Division leadership and peers to develop training materials for district and division personnel.
• Communicates directly with district and division leadership to report and discuss issues and recognize achievements in the areas of preventive maintenance and the condition of the assets in their assigned inventory.
• Communicates difficult, detrimental, or unfavorable information to District and Division leadership in a professional and unbiased manner.
• Prepares written and oral reports on the status of equipment including pending repair requests and preventive maintenance services.
• Creates presentations to convey pertinent information about the FOD Preventive Maintenance Program to district and division leadership.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Oversees, monitors, and evaluates the fleet vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance/quality assurance program. Serves as technical expert on vehicle maintenance, repair, and fleet information management software. Work requires communication and scheduling with district/division leadership. Work requires contact with vendors and contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently and establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees the Fleet Operations Division Preventive Maintenance Program in an assigned district.
• Inspects equipment on a regular schedule and generates and disseminates inspection reports and recommends corrective action to District Engineers, Division Directors, and other district or division managers.
• Develops and manages the biannual preventive maintenance inspection schedule of vehicles and equipment for their assigned area.
• Inspects and audits equipment for condition and risk factors according to state and Federal DOT requirements, as well as internal operating procedures and processes.
• Troubleshoots repair problems and communicates corrective actions and repair processes to department personnel.
• Oversees and provides training in the classroom, at office locations, and in the field to department personnel in the areas of pre-trip inspection, preventive maintenance, equipment repair, the Fleet Excellence Program (FLEX), and use of the fleet information management software (FNAV).
• Collaborates with Fleet Operations Division leadership and peers to develop training materials for district and division personnel.
• Communicates directly with district and division leadership to report and discuss issues and recognize achievements in the areas of preventive maintenance and the condition of the assets in their assigned inventory.
• Communicates difficult, detrimental, or unfavorable information to District and Division leadership in a professional and unbiased manner.
• Prepares written and oral reports on the status of equipment including pending repair requests and preventive maintenance services.
• Creates presentations to convey pertinent information about the FOD Preventive Maintenance Program to district and division leadership.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent.

Experience: 8 years diagnostic and repair of automotive, medium/heavy truck, construction equipment, preventive maintenance, and QA fleet related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). * Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

*Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.

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 course registration. You will have 2 attempts to pass the written and driving exams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

Competencies:

• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• Equipment used in transportation construction and roadway maintenance work
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments to meet deadlines
• Planning, directing, coordinating and leading the work of others
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Communicating effectively

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
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent.

Experience: 8 years diagnostic and repair of automotive, medium/heavy truck, construction equipment, preventive maintenance, and QA fleet related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). * Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

*Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.

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 course registration. You will have 2 attempts to pass the written and driving exams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

Competencies:

• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• Equipment used in transportation construction and roadway maintenance work
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments to meet deadlines
• Planning, directing, coordinating and leading the work of others
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Communicating effectively

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
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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

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

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