Equipment Shop Foreman

Job Description

Job ID: 26880
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: $28.06 - $33.39 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GJ
Closing Date: 05/09/2024

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov .

The Equipment Shop Foreman manages a Department of Transportation repair shop and parts room for the Region. Duties may include, but are not limited to, providing recommendations for Department of Transportation unit budget development; managing assigned personnel; managing the repair, replacement, disposal, acquisition, maintenance and coordination of vehicles and equipment; managing inventories and general building maintenance/repair; ensuring compliance with all departmental, state, and federal policies pertaining to the functions of the shop; ensure that procurement of parts and inventory are timely, accurate, accountable, and in compliance with the related polices and contracts.

From approximately April 15 to October 15, the anticipated work schedule for this position is 10-hour days, 4 days per week from Monday through Thursday each week. The shop is to maintain core staff on Fridays during the April-October timeframe. This requires rotational scheduling which results in some Friday coverage. From approximately October 15 - April 15, the anticipated work schedule for this position is eight-hour days, Monday through Friday. Night and shift work will be required, including working weekend hours and holidays during emergencies and inclement weather.

Work assignments are frequently performed indoor with occasional outside work.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Leave:
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods
• Eligibility for Meal Per Diems
• Paid Overtime (if applicable)

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Equipment Shop Foreman is approximately $79,806.00 annually.

Incumbents must have a valid driver license and must have or obtain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) within 120 days of hire date to retain employment. The incumbent must have a Class A CDL with the tanker endorsement and no restrictions in order to operate any Class A vehicle that is a truck-tractor/semi-trailer, with manual transmission. The CDL must include an N endorsement (tank vehicle) for specific positions and must have no transmission restrictions. Employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, follow up, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing.

Pursuant to SDCL 32-12A, applicants will be required to authorize the Department of Transportation to obtain a complete driving record. Applicants living outside of South Dakota may be asked to provide a motor vehicle record from their state of residence.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Associate's degree in automotive technology, auto mechanics or diesel mechanics, or completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in automobile or heavy equipment-related repair (of at least 30 credit hours and one school year in duration), experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair, and experience managing staff.

Knowledge of:

• personnel management and the practices of supervision (desirable but not required);
• basic financial management procedures;
• principles, methods, tools and equipment of the diesel and automotive technology trade;
• principles of electronic diesel engine computer technology, diagnostics, and repair;
• principles of internal combustion engines, various drive trains, gear boxes, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems;
• electrical monitors and meters to diagnose computer, mechanical and electrical systems on equipment/vehicles (e.g., laptop diagnostic software test, scan tools, Digital Voltage Ohm Meter, etc.);
• minor and major repair on equipment and vehicles (e.g., engine, transmission, and differential rebuilding, mechanical system components, brakes, belts, cooling system, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, suspension, electrical, computer, etc.);
• occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanics' trade.

Skills to:

• perform basic mathematical computations to make precise measurements and develop repair estimates;
• operate various computer hardware/software, including but not limited to Microsoft office suite;
• time management and organizational skills needed to schedule, prioritize, assign, research, order parts, track, and document several ongoing equipment repairs that are to be completed by multiple staff members.

Ability to:

• build and lead cohesive teams that are committed to a common goal;
• foster continuous learning and self-development and ensures employees have the tools and training to do their jobs;
• empower staff and motivate them to achieve or exceed their goals;
• create an environment that fosters high ethical standards;
• use vision, creativity, reasoning, and experience to reach conclusions and make effective decisions;
• anticipate and meet the needs of customers by delivering and continuously improving quality services;
• keep current with developments in own field or expertise and applies this knowledge to effectively manage resources;
• manage resources and day-to-day responsibilities in a manner that instills public trust;
• develop networks and use them to strengthen internal and external support.

Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/4Bwxxkb3oZo .

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PMC
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"