Deputy Director - Fleet Operations Division - (2602331)
Position Information The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is excited to announce an opening for a Deputy Director of Fleet Operations. This role will assist in overseeing the activities of a statewide Fleet Operations Division that includes automobiles, trucks, and construction equipment. In this job, you will advise on fleet programs, policies, and appropriation of resources. You will assist in managing budgets for equipment capital, rental/leasing, and operations.TxDOT offers exceptional stability, state benefits, paid training, and a strong work-life balance, including 100% paid health premiums for full‑time employees, generous leave programs, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and career advancement pathways—all within a highly respected and award‑winning agency.If you’re passionate about fleet operations, take pride in delivering top-tier results, and are ready to contribute to a mission-driven public service organization, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated TxDOT team!
: 135,577.00
: 229,295.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Stassney Hq - Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
: UST-Texas-Bryan, UST-Texas-Tyler, UST-Texas-El Paso, UST-Texas-Lubbock, UST-Texas-Corpus Christi, UST-Texas-Amarillo, UST-Texas-San Antonio, UST-Texas-Abilene, UST-Texas-Laredo, UST-Texas-Atlanta, UST-Texas-Odessa, UST-Texas-Pharr, UST-Texas-Childress, UST-Texas-Yoakum, UST-Texas-San Angelo, UST-Texas-Wichita Falls, UST-Texas-Mesquite, UST-Texas-Brownwood, UST-Texas-Houston, UST-Texas-Beaumont, UST-Texas-Waco, UST-Texas-Fort Worth, UST-Texas-Lufkin, UST-Texas-Paris
: Yes, 50 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Mon-Fri Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:Retirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 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 Total Compensation Package websiteTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Assists in overseeing the activities of the Fleet Operations Division to include fleet procurement, utilization, assignment, and repair in every TxDOT location. Assists and directs the implementation of department policies, programs, and strategies consistent with Federal and State law and directives issued by the Commission. Oversees the implementation of software and reports that help manage fleet operations to be most efficient and effective. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Reports to the Statewide Fleet Director. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials, private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.Essential Duties: Advises the Statewide Fleet Director on technical merits of programs, appropriation of resources, programs, and policies related to fleet operations.Assists in overseeing the development, coordination and monitoring of equipment capital budgets, rental and leasing budgets and equipment operating budgets.Develops and implements equipment life cycle management systems.Insures equipment needed by districts and divisions for daily operations is available.Ensures the department is able to respond to emergencies through moving department and rented equipment as needed.Oversees equipment recalls, safety campaign notices and equipment preventive maintenance advisories.Oversees the development of deployment strategies to ensure the most capable and cost effective fleet size.Plans, develops and evaluates policies; reviews guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations; monitors compliance.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Education:Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum QualificationsExperience:7 years of experience in Management related activities (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.Must have three (3) years managerial/supervisory experience. Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies: Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and managementBudgeting methods and proceduresCommunication strategies, policies and methodsLegislative processCommunicating vision and direction of how an organization should function or a system should work under ideal conditions and conveying to othersEstablishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocksInterpreting and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulationsCommunicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectivelyProvides organizational leadership; fosters collaborative relationships; initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and servicesCollaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Standing-prolonged periods of timeRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Manager
: Sep 4, 2026, 8:31:56 PM
: Sep 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Director VII State Job Code/s: 1626
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 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.Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
Applicant Information 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.Additional Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
