Fleet Capital Asset Coordinator - Fleet Operations Division

Do you want to be part of an amazing team that is responsible for overseeing the purchasing process for TxDOT vehicles and equipment? Are you a person who prioritizes customer satisfaction? TxDOT's Fleet Operations Division is look for a Fleet Capital Asset Coordinator to be based in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Bryan, Childress, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Pharr, Tyler, Waco, San Angelo, San Antonio, or Wichita Falls.

The person in this role will help shape the future of TxDOT equipment used to build and maintain the roads across the state, involving all aspects of acquiring new equipment, from specification development to the delivery of equipment and everything in between.

We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Oversees, creates, and maintains the Fleet Operations Division Capital Asset Strategy and plan for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment for the Department. Evaluates all potential equipment acquisition methods to include lease, rental, and purchase. Develops a business case strategy that justifies and supports a recommendation to select one product or acquisition method over others. Work requires extensive contact with vendors, internal TxDOT customers, and TxDOT management and executives. Reports to the Fleet Procurement Manager. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Occasional overnight travel required.

Essential Duties:

• Advises the Director on technical merits of programs, appropriation of resources, programs, and policies as they relate to departmental operations. 
• Coordinates the implementation of the Fleet Management System and provides input on fleet equipment life cycle management systems. 
• Oversees the development and execution of a fleet strategy to include purchase and rental of equipment based on the lowest total cost of ownership, customer needs and industry capability. 
• Communicates and deploys the fleet rental program and equipment strategies statewide to all users and managers. 
• Conducts needs assessments to determine performance requirements for the purchase of goods and services. 
• Determines user needs through surveys, on site visits and analysis of historical usage. 
• Ensures the department is able to respond to emergencies by assisting with planning and coordinates the movement of equipment as needed. 
• Evaluates rent vs. buy options and provides the Division with input on fleet rental processes statewide based on field operations, advance scheduling and equipment utilization. 
• Identities and works with management and various teams to remove roadblocks and escalate issues as needed. 
• Interfaces with vendors to ensure participation is compliant with program and contractual requirements. 
• Provides recommendations for dashboard reports that make fleet operations efficient. 
• Researches equipment and vehicle performance capabilities using market analysis and product evaluation. 
• Responds to internal customer rental and purchase order related inquiries. 
• Visits district offices to confer with personnel on fleet program effectiveness and makes improvements based on findings. 
• Works with Fleet Strategy and Analytics Group to develop rentals budget. 
• Oversees reporting and data collection to support the Capital Asset Strategy. 
• Coordinates, controls, maintains, and reports on the Capital Asset Strategy budget. 
• Oversees, creates, and maintains vehicle and equipment specifications. 
• Coordinates requisitions and purchase orders related to fleet acquisitions. 
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 5 years of experience in Fleet Operations, asset acquisitions and/or procurement, or related experience. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient skill in PeopleSoft and Asset Works software

Competencies:

Extensive Knowledge Of:

• Technical specification writing 
• Communication strategies, policies and methods 
• Fleet equipment operations 
• Procurement practices

Expert Skill In:

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks 
• Maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups while managing expectations and providing quality customer service 
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues 
• Evaluating new equipment performance 
• Evaluating goods and service performance

Proficient Skills In:

• Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Ability To:

• Learn technical subject matter quickly 
• Ask the necessary questions to determine the relevant aspects of a technical product

Other Attributes:

• Managers financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools 
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs 
• Standing-prolonged periods of time 
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers 
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions Of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• Overnight Travel up to 25% of the time
• May be required to work weekends and holidays 

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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 Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information