Fleet Manager; SY Transportation

Primary Purpose

Provide supervisor support under the direct supervision of the Director of Transportation. Will oversee the maintenance and repair of Irving ISD district vehicles and equipment maintain an adequate inventory and distribution process of shop parts and supplies monitor the allocation of Irving ISD district resources through the use of the transportation budget guidelines.

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Texas School Bus Driver Certification
• Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License - Class A or B CDL with P and S endorsements or the ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Diesel Mechanic Certification preferred or demonstrated proficiency
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred or demonstrated proficiency
• Ability to pass annual DOT physical examination and random drug testing
• Texas Association of School Bus Technician Masters Certification (TASBT) preferred

• Must be 21 years of age
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of fuel electrical hydraulic oil pressure and lubrication systems
• Ability to perform mechanical repairs with no supervision
• Computer Skills Internet Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
• Skill in prioritizing and delegating work orders
• Effective organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with people and manage personnel
• Strong work ethic and excellent attendance record
• Ability to work with diagnostic software

• Five 5 years of experience in automotive or related field
• Three 3 years of experience as a repair shop foreman preferred
• Three 3 to five 5 years of experience as a diesel mechanic preferred
• One 1to three 3 years experience as a school bus mechanic preferred

• Recruit train supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Participate in interviewing selecting and assigning work to personnel.
• Make sound recommendations to the Director of Transportation or designee relative to personnel placement transfer retention and dismissal
• Participate in training regularly for :
• Shop / Department Safety
• Coordination & organization of labor materials and equipment
• Oversee assignments of work orders with the Mechanics
• Staff development
• Diagnose and determine which repairs may be performed by Fleet Mechanics or which must be outsourced to selected vendors; advise the Director accordingly and follow directives for repairs.
• Oversee ongoing training and certification requirements for Fleet Mechanics.
• Investigate vehicle accidents; evaluate the damage prepare reports and estimate time parts and materials needed for repairs.
• Coordinate and manage an accurate computerized system for preventive and scheduled maintenance for all district-owned vehicles.
• Ensure availability of district funds before committing the district financially.
• Comply with the competitive purchasing requirements of the district.
• Assist with purchase of District school buses fleet vehicles & equipment as needed.
• According to the Transportation Purchasing Guidelines request Requisition locate and acquire parts and materials as needed for vehicle repair.
• Coordinate / manage an accurate computerized software system for processing and issuing parts and supplies.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and condition of all district vehicles.
• Coordinate with other departments supervisors when necessary

• Responsible for the safe operation care and inventory of school district vehicles tools and equipment at all times (on-call).
• Maintain Auxiliary Services Fueling system fuel inventory for Transportation Department equipment inspections and TCEQ data.

• Support the educational goals of the district.
• Contribute to the recommendation implementation or improvement of operations and policies within the fleet maintenance division of the transportation department.
• Follow all safety rules and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.
• Attend required staff development as assigned by Administration and Transportation Director.
• Follow all rules regulations and policies of the Irving ISD.
• Perform other functions assigned by the administration and director.

Supervise and evaluate transportation staff as directed by the Director of Transportation

• Shop Foreman
• Technicians
• District practicum participants and student Interns

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :
Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making;
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Tools / Equipment Used :
Computer and associated standard office equipment;
Multi-line phone system;
Tools and equipment needed to perform the general repair of transportation / maintenance of Irving ISD vehicles and equipment.

Posture :
Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling / squatting bending / stooping…