Fleet Manager

• Three years minimum supervisory experience in the transportation field is highly desired.
• Three or more years of experience in the transportation field including driving, training, vehicle maintenance, and supervisory responsibilities.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Three years minimum supervisory experience in the transportation field is highly desired.
• Three or more years of experience in the transportation field including driving, training, vehicle maintenance, and supervisory responsibilities.

Manage the fleet maintenance section of the Transportation Department. Oversee the daily maintenance and repair of the district's student transportation assets to insure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient transportation services. Oversee the daily maintenance of the district's support vehicles and associated equipment.

• Ensure that all student transportation vehicles are in compliance with Federal Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and District 8 regulations, policies and standards.
• Ensure that all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance is performed and documented, to include the use of automated maintenance management systems and software.
• Supervise, assign duties and evaluate all fleet maintenance personnel. Schedule personnel for shift work to meet operational requirements. Direct response to road calls. Is on call and/or will schedule on-call mechanic for late night, weekend and overtime emergency situations. Provide support to other school districts as required.
• Analyze and/or diagnose problems to determine proper corrective measures and quality assurance. Estimate repair times, parts and equipment needed. Requisition parts and assigns work orders.
• Ensure that all district vehicles necessary to perform daily student transportation services and facilities maintenance support are operational and in safe working condition. (Includes school buses, support vehicles, support equipment (i.e. graders, trailers, lawn and snow removal equipment, etc.) Ensure the safety of all vehicles through routine preventative maintenance, scheduled quarterly and annually. Inspect completed maintenance performed by mechanics and ensure ongoing quality of work performed.
  
  Oversees regular vehicle inspections for damage and cleanliness.
• Coordinate the dispatch office to ensure effective utilization and condition of transportation assets by drivers and driver assistants, scheduling of required maintenance and resolution of driver equipment safety concerns.
• Maintain all reports and documentation that is required or requested by the department, district or state. Prepare reports for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Conduct, coordinate and provide training, as required, for equipment operators and mechanics. Ensure cross-training of all assigned personnel.
• Order, maintain and provide accountability for diesel and gasoline stocks. Responsible for HAZMAT compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Serve as State of Colorado Opacity Compliance Coordinator. Ensures Colorado State Air Emissions Program Standards are maintained. Promotes clean air initiatives and alternative fuels.
• Prepare annual budget projections for parts and equipment purchases. Process and track purchase orders, maintain all parts stock and order supplies related to maintenance support operations.
• Assists in the preparation of vehicle specifications for district fleet purchases. Makes recommendations concerning student and support fleet composition and serviceability.
• Required to drive school bus routes and trips as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong accounting and math skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with Fleet Management software.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual oral and written…