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Full-time
2-5

Transportation Manager 1 (Portage County), PN 20053163

4/27/2026

The Transportation Manager will supervise employees and maintain accurate records of equipment and material usage. They are also responsible for inspecting, documenting, and providing status updates on various maintenance projects.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

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 1 (Portage County), PN 20053163

Located at: Portage County Maintenance Facility, 3946 Rootstown Industrial Parkway Ravenna, OH 44266

What You Will Do:

  • You will supervise employees.
  • You will maintain records of equipment and material usage.
  • You will inspect, document, and provide updates on projects.

     

 

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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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 2 yrs. trg. or 2 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 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in bridge maintenance & repair, associated safety practices, & using/operating associated equipment. 

-Or for position involved in route marking, requires 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in route marking, associated safety practices, & using/operating-associated equipment. 

-Or for positions involved in highway maintenance, requires 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in highway maintenance, associated safety practices, & in 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 must have valid driver’s license. 


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
ManagementTransportationDecision makingLeading othersProblem solvingMotivating othersTeamworkCustomer focusEquipment maintenanceSafety practicesProject documentation
Categories
TransportationManagement & LeadershipGovernment & Public SectorLogisticsTrades
Benefits
Paid time offVacation leaveSick leavePersonal leavePaid holidaysMedical insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceBasic life insuranceTuition reimbursementPension plan
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