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Transportation Manager 2 (Stark County), PN 20055314

CompanyOhio Department of Administrative Services
LocationCanton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 20, 2026
About The Company
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
About the Role

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**

What You Will Do:

  • 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.

 

Benefits to you:

  • 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%25 employer contribution.

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-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.

Job Skills: Management

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    

Key Skills
SupervisionManagementInventory controlDecision makingLeading othersProblem solvingMotivating othersTeamworkCustomer focusEquipment maintenanceHighway maintenanceData entrySafety compliance
Categories
TransportationManagement & LeadershipGovernment & Public SectorLogisticsTrades
Benefits
Paid time offVacation leaveSick leavePersonal leave11 paid holidaysMedical insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceBasic life insuranceTuition reimbursementPension plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Transportation Manager supervises staff, sets work priorities, and implements operational plans for highway and equipment maintenance. They also coordinate administrative functions, ensure accurate data entry in the transportation management system, and collaborate on safety and injury claims.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
28267
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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