Shop Coordinator - Fleet Operations Division

Overview

Shop Coordinator - Fleet Operations Division in Abilene, TX. 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.

• 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.

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

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

• 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.
• 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.

• Fleet equipment maintenance and repair
• Fleet management and operations
• Equipment used in transportation construction and roadway maintenance work
• Developing and implementing programs

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Must 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
• Pre-employment physical may be required
• 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.
  
  Note:
  
  The Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, (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.

• Job:
  Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Job Type: Standard
• Job Level: Non-Management
• Job Posting:
  Jan 14, 2026, 6:11:13 PM
• Unposting Date:
  Jan 30, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
• State
  
  Job Title:
  
  Fleet Manager III
• State Job Code: 1998
• MOS information:
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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 Act of 1990.