Diesel mechanics or technicians are responsible for performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles and heavy equipment in transit and freight. They are fluent in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. Diesel mechanics or technicians also complete repair or service reporting, order and inventory necessary parts, fabricate necessary parts or equipment, develop and execute service or repair processes, and provide road call or emergency service calls.
Managerial/ Supervisory Experience and Leadership Skills
CIS Manager
Computer & Information Systems Managers are responsible for effectively setting and managing the overall information technology agenda for a company or organization. These professionals oversee all computer systems and network architecture, and may also be responsible for system security protocols.
Other responsibilities typically include:
- Promoting technical implementation at the architecture level, implementing technical solutions, and providing technical support to other users.
- Performing security testing and assessment, developing mitigation plans, and documenting results.
- Assessing, reporting on, and communicating risk and vulnerabilities in computer system architecture.
- Leading security or IT initiatives across multiple teams, communicating with engineering managers or other disciplines along the way.
- Coordinating complex or large-scale projects, estimating work efforts, establishing deadlines and priorities, and managing resources.
- Managing or coordinating the work of other computer-related positions including analysts and programmers.
Fleet Manager
A Fleet Manager plans, organizes, implements, directs, and leads the activities of the Fleet Services Division of a Department of Public Works or a State Department of Transportation. Duties include oversight of vehicle and heavy equipment repair, maintenance, fueling, record keeping, and vehicle procurement/disposal. The Fleet Manager collaborates and coordinates with other departments and divisions and other governmental agencies.
Other responsibilities typically include:
- Determines whether equipment needs can be met.
- Buys or researches and recommends equipment for specific activities.
- Identifies and integrates new technologies into departmental operations.
- Ensures personnel safety through effective use of training, performance management, and communication.
- Participates in outside community and professional groups and committees.
- Mentors staff and provides training programs for equipment operators and other subordinates.
- Sets and monitors productivity measures.
Traffic Engineer
A traffic engineer will execute traffic signal, traffic operations, and intelligent transportation system design projects using civil engineering principles. A traffic engineer may work on traffic warrant and parking studies, transportation planning studies, traffic event management studies, and traffic signal/roadway design projects. Other design projects may include integration of connected and automated vehicle infrastructure, roundabouts, pavement markings, signings, and temporary traffic control devices. A senior engineer may review and make recommendations on existing and proposed signals, delineation, roadway lighting, and pavement markings. A traffic engineer should execute traffic engineering functions and activities to ensure efficient and safe traffic operations. An engineer with project management duties will manage project scope, schedule, and budget and serve as lead to bring a project to completion.
Other responsibilities typically include:
● Use of engineering software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
● Collection and preparation of data for evaluation and engineering reports.
● Coordination of projects from planning through final design.
● Design or management of transportation facilities operations.
● Management of staff and technical resources for a given engineering project.
● Coordination of project tasks across a variety of stakeholders.
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