Transportation Operations, #79150
Occupational Family: Trades and Operations
Pay Band Range: 1-5
Concept of Work
This Career Group provides career
tracks for the transportation
maintenance workers and equipment
operators that are involved in one or more of
the following areas: operation and preventative maintenance of equipment,
motor vehicle or passenger vehicles of varying complexity. Employees perform
duties ranging from entry-level operators to management. Some employees
are required to have motor vehicle license or a commercial driver’s license
(CDL). There may be specific OSHA requirements for some of the jobs performed
by these employees.
Roles Comprising This Group
These roles describe the collective
characteristics of the work performed by employees in the Transportation
Operations Career Group. The roles define the
typical career paths for employees who pursue careers in this field. Since
a role represents different levels of work, or career progression, career
paths may exist within a single role, extend to other roles in this Career
Group, or to roles in other occupationally related Career Groups.
PAY BAND
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PRACTITIONER ROLES
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ROLE CODE
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MANAGEMENT ROLES
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ROLE CODE
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1
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Transportation Operator I
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79151
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2
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Transportation Operator II
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79152
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3
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Transportation Operator III
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79153
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Transportation Operations Manager I
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79154
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4
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Transportation Operations Manager II
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79155
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5
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Transportation Operations Manager III
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79156
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Role Descriptions
These roles are distinguished based upon the Compensable
Factors of Complexity, Results, and Accountability and are used for position
classification. These factors should be used for classification and compensation
analysis. Recruitment and selection standards must be based on knowledge,
skills, and abilities as indicated in the Employee Work Profile.
Transportation Operator I
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Code: 79151
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Pay Band: 1
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SOC: 47-4051*, 53-3033*, and 53-3041*
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The Transportation
Operator I role provides career tracks for maintenance
workers and entry-level equipment
operators. Duties range from performing manual
labor to routine operation and maintenance of equipment and motorized
vehicles or utilizing a variety of hand and power tools. The skill required
is equivalent to that required in operation of a light truck, dump truck,
or a tractor with attachments. Employees may operate a motorized vehicle
to perform a variety of duties to include but not limited to transporting
passengers, supplies, and materials.
Transportation Operator I
COMPLEXITY
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- Assignments are generally routine, repetitive and frequently
involve routine manual labor such as loading or unloading and
adjusting attachments. However, performs emergency operations
as needed.
- Ability to interpret and follow schedules and instructions.
- External and internal contacts with agency staff or the general
public to discuss routine maintenance or repair issues or to provide
general information.
- Some positions require physically demanding work and knowledge
of equipment maintenance and operation.
- Requires a valid operator’s license as well as basic math and
reading skills.
- May require a motor vehicle license or a commercial driver’s
license (CDL).
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RESULTS
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- Effective job performance results in the successful and timely
completion of assignments.
- Actions ensure effective equipment operation and safety of others.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
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- Follows detailed operational and safety procedures.
- Refers most questions and problems to supervisor.
- Exercises some independent judgment in problem solving.
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Transportation Operator II
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Code: 79152
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Pay Band: 2
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SOC: 47-2070*,
and 53-3032*
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The Transportation
Operator II role provides a career track for
equipment operators responsible
for performing a combination of skilled equipment operation, preventative
maintenance, manual labor, and on-site instruction to others. Equipment
operation includes large and heavy motor vehicles and mobile equipment,
such as backhoes, dump trucks, transit buses, and similar equipment.
Transportation Operator II
COMPLEXITY
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- Work assignments are diversified and require skills in operating
large and heavy motor vehicles.
- Minimal responsibility for providing guidance or direction of
a few subordinates.
- Receives on-the-job training in more technical aspects of work.
- Responds to emergency operations as requested.
- Frequent internal and external contacts with general public,
contractors, utility companies or others to provide information.
- Requires a motor vehicle license or a commercial driver’s license
(CDL).
- May require a Commercial Pesticide License.
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RESULTS
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- Effect of service directly impacts the safety of co-workers,
landowners, clients, and the traveling public.
- Decisions made affect the quality of work and the level of service.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
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- Follows well-defined instructions and safety procedures.
- Functions with a moderate degree of technical independence,
has some latitude in selection of work methods and techniques
among approved procedures and established work schedules.
- Judgments are made to determine correctness or completeness
of routine work activities.
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These two roles provide a dual career track for equipment
operators.
Transportation Operator III
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Code: 79153
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Pay Band: 3
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SOC: 47-2071*
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Transportation Manager I
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Code: 79154
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Pay Band: 3
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SOC: 53-1031*
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The Transportation
Operator III role provides a career track for
the expert equipment operators
having exceptional skill and accuracy in performing
tasks such as excavating, landscaping, or paving. Employees perform a
combination of progressively responsible skilled equipment operation to
include more complex and specialized tasks. Employees may provide leadership
and on-site technical guidance to other team members and perform administrative
tasks.
Transportation Operator III
COMPLEXITY
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- Specialized equipment operation and maintenance using complex
medium and heavy-duty equipment.
- Applies specialized knowledge of operations to complete work
assignments.
- Work assignments are complex and require accuracy.
- Frequent internal and external contacts to provide information.
- Plans and executes daily work assignments with minimal instruction.
- Functional responsibility of a lead worker for a number of crewmembers.
- May require a motor vehicle license or commercial driver’s license
(CDL).
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RESULTS
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- Effect of service significantly impacts a broad range of complex
and specialized work activities directly affecting the safety
of co-workers, landowners, contractors, and the traveling public.
- Decisions made affect the quality of work, welfare of other
team members, timeliness of operation, and degree of customer
service.
- Consequences of work actions have an immediate impact on the
efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
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- Judgments and decision-making typically include determining
tools, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the work.
- Functions with a high degree of technical independence, usually
free to follow own methods and techniques in attaining expected
results.
- Work assignments may be performed independently.
- Judgments are made to determine correctness and/or completeness
of complex/highly specialized work activities.
- Accountability for individual and team work accomplishments
and results.
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The Transportation
Operations Manager I role provides a career
track for managers of
multiple crews performing maintenance or state force construction in an
area, sub-area headquarters, or other operations. Employees may also direct
the work of specialty crews (landscaping, traffic engineering, bridge
repair, state force construction), contract workers, or transit workers.
Employees may be responsible for personnel administration (hiring, training,
and evaluating employees) or recommend personnel actions to higher level
managers. Employees assist other managers by scheduling work and estimating/tracking
costs.
Transportation Operations Manager I
COMPLEXITY
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- Duties vary from day-to-day operations to emergency situations.
- Ability to read and interpret construction and bridge plans.
- Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to use personal computer and information systems.
- Some positions may require knowledge of construction, maintenance,
and/or bridge/tunnel operational and/or maintenance practices
and procedures.
- Applies knowledge of management principles and practices.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with
co-workers, supervisors, and the general public, creating a positive
and professional image.
- May require a motor vehicle license or commercial drivers license
(CDL).
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RESULTS
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- Effective job performance results in efficient use of agency
resources and funds and in quality roads, bridges, signs, and
transportation services.
- Decisions made significantly impact the optimum use of resources,
including materials, equipment, people, and finances.
- Consequence of errors directly impacts the safety of the traveling
public, the efficiency and effectiveness of a work unit’s operations,
and work environment.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
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- Promotes and practices safe work habits to achieve a work environment
free of negligence or preventable accidents, recognizing and reporting
unsafe working conditions.
- Routinely obtains and evaluates the necessary information and
applies good judgment and creativity in resolving problems in
a timely manner.
- Accountable for efficient and effective performance of a work
unit.
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Transportation Operations Manager II
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Code: 79155
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Pay Band: 4
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SOC: 53-1031*
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The Transportation
Operations Manager II role provides a career
track for managers of
either a transportation area headquarters and/or the 24-hour operational
activities of a tunnel or bridge facility. Employees are responsible for
one or more of the following: operational, administrative, and/or maintenance/repair
of the area/facility or transit system.
Transportation Operations Manager II
COMPLEXITY
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- Duties vary from day-to-day operations to emergency situations.
- Ability to read and interpret construction and bridge plans.
- Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.
- Frequent internal and external contacts to include updating
the general public on traffic flow and safety situations and coordinating
with Federal, State, and local emergency services and governments.
- Applies knowledge of management and administrative practices
and principles.
- Applies knowledge of information systems and use of personal
computer.
- Some positions may require knowledge of construction, maintenance,
and/or bridge/tunnel operational and/or maintenance practices
and procedures, or transit systems.
- May be responsible for personnel administration (hiring, training,
and evaluating employees) and managing budgets.
- May require a motor vehicle license or commercial drivers license
(CDL).
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RESULTS
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- Effective resolution of public inquiries enables the agency
to maintain public goodwill. Public’s image of the facility or
area is formed by the efficiency of the traffic operations at
the facility.
- The provision of technical and administrative guidance enables
successful performance of job duties and ensures continuity of
facility and area operations.
- Effective decision making results in improved communications
or traffic networks essential to facility/area operations.
- Work impacts the response to traffic emergencies, expediency
of traffic and shipping, environmental conditions as affected
by hazardous material transport, and the well being of travelers
and tunnel employees.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
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- Routinely make independent decisions regarding daily operational,
administrative, and/or maintenance/repair of the area or facility.
- Guidance is sought on complex or atypical personnel, safety,
traffic, maintenance, and/or public relations issues.
- Ensures safety and industry standards are adhered to in all
situations.
- Provides direct supervision to Transportation Team Members and
subordinate supervisors.
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Transportation Operations Manager III
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Code: 79156
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Pay Band: 5
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SOC: 53-1031*
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The Transportation
Operations Manager III role provides a career
track for managers that
direct the construction and maintenance operations of a transportation
residency, including the roadway and bridge maintenance program, the state
force construction program, equipment utilization and repair, safety,
building construction and maintenance, emergency operations, or transit
systems. Employees plan, schedule, procure, budget, and ensure federal
and state laws and policies are in compliance within these areas.
Transportation Operations Manager III
COMPLEXITY
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- Duties vary from day-to-day operations to emergency situations.
- Applies knowledge of highway construction and maintenance principles
to plan projects, develop cost projections, and determine type
of repairs.
- Applies knowledge of highway construction and maintenance equipment,
materials and methods with emphasis on planning, budgeting, decision-making,
and expediting the maintenance management or transit function.
- Applies knowledge of management of people, resources and programs
and administrative principles and practices.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and use road and bridge plans.
- Skill in use of personal computer.
- Contact with the general public, state and local officials,
private businesses, contractors, and utility companies to resolve
problems or discuss major program matters.
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RESULTS
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- Effective work performance results in operations completed within
budgets, deadlines, and in compliance with applicable state and
federal regulations and guidelines.
- Directly impacts the safety of employees and the traveling public.
- Decisions impact current and long-range operations and direction
of a program area.
- Decisions affect a wide variety of operational and administrative
matters and have a direct impact upon multiple interrelated areas
of operation.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
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- Receives direction from an engineering manager.
- Provides general direction and management to subordinate managers
and supervisors.
- Guidance is sought on complex or atypical personnel, safety,
traffic, maintenance, and/or public relations issues.
- Accountable for efficient and effective performance of overall
operations.
- Serves as a resource to others in resolving complex operational
and administrative problems and issues.
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*Statistical Reporting
This Career Group includes, but is not limited to, those in the following
Standard Occupational Classifications:
47-2051 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
47-2070 |
Construction Equipment Operators |
47-2071 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment
Operators |
47-4051 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
47-4090 |
Miscellaneous Construction and Related
Workers |
47-4091 |
Segmental Pavers |
47-4099 |
Construction and Related Workers,
All Other |
53-1031 |
First-line Supervisors/Managers of
Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators |
53-3032 |
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer |
53-3033 |
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery
Services |
53-3041 |
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs |
53-3099 |
Motor Vehicle Operators, all other |
53-6099 |
Transportation Workers, all others |
53-7021 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
53-7032 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and
Dragline Operators |
53-7051 |
Industrial Track and Tractor Operators
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New Effective Date: 11/01/01
History
Previous class titles (listed by new role title).
Transportation Operator I
CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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62121
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Motor Vehicle Operator A
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2
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63061
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Transportation Maintenance Worker
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2
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62123
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Institutional Chauffeur
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3
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Transportation Operator II
CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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63031
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Highway Equipment Operator A
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4
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62122
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Motor Vehicle Operator B
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4
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63032
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Highway Equipment Operator B
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5
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Transportation Operator III
CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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63033
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Highway Equipment Operator C
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6
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63063
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Transportation Crew Leader
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7
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Transportation Operations Manager I
CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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63064
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Transportation Maintenance Supervisor
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8
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Transportation Operations Manager II
CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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56023
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Bridge Tunnel Assistant Superintendent Operations
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9
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63065
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Transportation Maintenance Superintendent
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10
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56025
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Bridge Tunnel Superintendent Maintenance
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11
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56024
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Bridge Tunnel Superintendent Operations
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11
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Transportation Operations Manager III
CLASS CODE
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CLASS TITLE
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GRADE
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63067
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Transportation Residency Maintenance Operations Manager
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12
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