Fleet Manager; SY-Transportation

Fleet Manager (26-27 SY) – Transportation

Irving ISD – Irving, Texas

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, and monitor the allocation of district resources through the use of transportation budget guidelines.

• Minimum
  
  Education/Certification:
  
  
  • High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Texas School Bus Driver Certification.
  • Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s 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 Master’s Certification (TASBT) preferred.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • 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.
• Minimum Experience:
  • Five years of experience in automotive or related field.
  • Three years of experience as a repair shop foreman preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience as a diesel mechanic preferred.
  • One to three years’ experience as a school bus mechanic preferred.

• Supervisory:
  • 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 and 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, and equipment, as needed.
  • According to the Transportation Purchasing Guidelines, request requisition, locate, and acquire parts and materials as needed for vehicle repair.
  • Coordinate/manage a computerized software system for processing and issuing parts and supplies.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness and condition of all district vehicles.
  • Coordinate with other department supervisors when necessary.
• Mechanical:
  • 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.
• General:
  • 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…