Assistant Fleet​/Garage Manager

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

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Job Title Assistant Fleet/Garage Manager

Education High school diploma or equivalent

Location Transportation Center

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm

Calendar Length Year-round

FLSA Classification Salaried, Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate $72,000 annually

Benefits Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.

Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, Associate Director of Transportation, and Fleet/Garage Manager, the Assistant Fleet/Garage Manager is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Assisting in supervising technicians in daily garage operation.
• Scheduling all off-site vehicle maintenance as required.
• Advising and assisting technicians with repairs procedures.
• Assisting technicians as necessary to complete timely repairs.
• Operating all mechanical equipment in the garage.
• Maintaining and facilitating all vehicle brake inspections in accordance with Indiana State Police policies and requirements.
• Utilizing computer applications necessary to operate the garage.
• Managing all parts and supplies for the garage, including ordering, processing, shipping and receiving.
• Coordinating the distribution of parts to garage technicians, managing inventory distribution, and maintaining inventory during all State Bus Inspections.
• Overseeing bus availability and coordinating the movement of buses from shelters for technicians.
• Maintaining fuel system and fuel intake while keeping UST standards up to date.
• Managing and overseeing all fire extinguisher requirements for all buses in the fleet.
• Coordinating with the Fleet Manager to maintain a clean, safe and work-friendly environment.
• Maintaining and facilitating all vehicle and equipment warranty claims.
• Assisting the Director of Transportation and/or Garage Supervisor as needed to assess and drive roadways in inclement weather in order to determine driving conditions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation, Assistant Director of Transportation and/or Fleet Manager.
• Serving as Acting Fleet Manager when Fleet Manager is absent.

• Candidates must have basic computer knowledge and the willingness to learn computerized preventative maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of computerized mechanical diagnostics preferred.
• Must have a mechanical background, knowledge of school buses, knowledge of diesel powered vehicles, and working with State Police inspections.
• Must have strong organizational skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have experience using routing software, preferably Versa Trans, as well as knowledge of Fleet Vision and Trip Tracker.

• Must have a valid CDL with a P and S endorsements or be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire. CDL will be for bus transport only.
• Must have ASE S2 Certification or be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Prior experience in garage functions required.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Very Frequent

Ability to carry more than 50 pounds
- Very Frequent

Ability to lift more than 50 pounds
- Very Frequent

Ability to push/pull up to more than 50 pounds
- Very Frequent

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
- Often

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter
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