Fleet Manager Job Midland area,Texas USA,Transportation

Position

Exempt Status: Exempt
Number of Days: 226
Pay Grade: Aux PG-10
Division:
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Supervises: Oversee Fleet, Coach Buses, Parts Room, and other District Fleets.
Education: Associate Degree or Vocational Training
Experience: Five years Shop Supervisor experience and ten years of automotive and/or school bus maintenance operations experience

Position Function/Purpose

Manage a safe, efficient, and effective vehicle maintenance program for the District’s school buses and assigned white fleet vehicles. Coordinate maintenance operations at MISD’s Transportation and fueling facilities.

Assist the Shop Supervisor in providing leadership and supervision to shop employees.

Develop short and long term vehicle needs for the District and develop strategic plans to meet the fleet requirements and identifying significant improvement opportunities which will enhance the MISD fleet.

Develop budget goals and review cost reports to determine the effectiveness of the District’s fleet maintenance operation.

Make recommendations to the Director for all maintenance related bids and purchases.

Meet and provide support to Department Managers to help ensure that their fleet needs are met.

Major Responsibilities

Maintains accurate records of all labor/materials/supplies utilized in the shops.

Determine long term goals and strategies to manage effective maintenance, repair, cost, tracking, specifications, purchasing and retirement of fleet.

Oversees maintenance of all vehicles, shop equipment, and fuel islands in Transportation.

Operational knowledge of the Texas Department of Public Safety Inspection requirements.

Oversee the Department’s Preventive Maintenance Program.

Responsible for performing technician duties on Van Hool and other District fleet.

Responsible for checking buses for specific standards of performance and operation.

Development and management of a bus warranty shop program.

Oversee all school bus warranty claims, warranty work, and bus recalls notices.

Work closely with Mechanic Shop Supervisor.

Ability to manage total fleet budget.

Be familiar with the usage of Infofinder LE.

Know how to use the Zonar Location and Path reports.

Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Must have CDL with “P” and “S” endorsements.

Subject to drive school bus.

Inventory of all parts, check in and out of parts, and proper storage. Maintain and clean parts room.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor or Associate Degree

Valid Class B Texas Commercial Driver’s License with P & S Endorsement

Must obtain ASE Certification within 1 year of employment

Successful completion of Texas Department of Public Safety Certification Course

Must pass an annual DOT physical examination by an appropriate health professional designated by the employer.

Valid Texas Driver’s License and acceptable driving record; must adhere to Midland ISD’s vehicle safety and use program

Special Knowledge Skills

Computer Literate

Texas School Bus Driver Safety Certification

Extensive training in vehicle repair

Proficient in Fleet Management software. (RTA)

Proficient in Microsoft including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work within deadlines and handle interruptions

Ability to communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and ancillary departments

Knowledge of parts room operations

Knowledge of diesel and gas engine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair

Ability to meet the physical demands of mechanical repairs

Ability to operate all shop equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair

Background

Acceptable driving record

Must pass random drug and alcohol test

Clearance on criminal background check

Minimum Experience

Minimum of five (5) years Shop Supervisor experience.

Minimum ten (10) years of automotive and/or school bus maintenance operations experience

Safety

Ensure that tools, equipment, and machinery are operated and stored according to prescribed safety procedures.

Ensure that safety procedures and techniques used to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc. are practiced by shop employees.

Correct unsafe…