Responsible to the management and overall operation of the vehicle fleet to ensure availability and operability to support transportation operations.
Duties:
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of Fleet maintenance to include major components, parts, and software to manage a fleet of MCI motor coaches, vans, and sedans.
- Interacts with senior leadership to determine current and future needs for business.
- Carries out strategic vision of Fleet.
- Maintains mission capable rate above 90%.
- Provide daily/monthly/quarterly updates of vehicle status to Corporate Fleet Manager.
- Review financial/budget reports and prepare yearly operating budget.
- Review daily update of vehicle status reports from Assistant Fleet Managers.
- Supervise the total vehicle maintenance and repair program.
- Negotiate and establish repair cost or parts pricing with commercial vendors.
- Streamline and monitor fuel purchases.
- Authorize and audit repair actions and maintenance expenses.
- Advise Corporate Fleet Manager on the acquisition of needed facilities, equipment and tools necessary for the proper maintenance of vehicles.
- Ensure vehicles meet state and federal regulations.
- Maintain vehicle maintenance files in accordance with Company policy, state, and federal regulations.
- Responsible for Fleet’s compliance to all government regulations, Company policies and practices.
- Oversee the scheduling and performance of required vehicle inspections and submit required reports.
- Supervises vehicle preventative maintenance program.
- Audit inspections for any major defects or corrections.
- Remains abreast of trends and technical changes as they develop in the automotive and transportation industry.
- Stay abreast of current parts and supply prices, availability and an awareness of economical purchasing.
- Work with Assistant Fleet Managers to ensure good vehicle maintenance records are kept and vehicles are maintained is safe operational condition.
- Develop and maintain efficient shop performance standards and procedures to maximize uptime, safety, and reduce costs.
- Assist in writing vehicle utilization policy.
- Plan and schedule training sessions to keep mechanics informed and trained in the repair of MCI motor coaches and other support vehicles and equipment.
- Develop and maintain a perpetual and annual inventory of vehicles, equipment, radios, video cameras, computers, printers, and other special purpose equipment.
- Directs and supervises the activities of all fleet maintenance personnel to include Assistant Fleet Managers, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helpers, Janitors/Cleaner, Vehicles.
Other Collateral Duties: Perform other duties as directed by the Program Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- 21 years of age or older
- Associates Degree in Transportation Management and 5+ years of experience in the transportation industry.
- Minimum 5+ years of managerial experience
- Minimum 5+ years of fleet management and maintenance experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of diesel diagnostic experience
- Experience with maintenance and inventory management including associated tracking software.
- Working knowledge of compliance requirements for DOT and OSHA regulations and compliance.
- Clear criminal history; no felonies or Class A misdemeanors.
- Must have and maintain a current/valid Commercial Driver’s License and maintain a safe driving record.
- Must pass a background investigation.
- Computer skills including proficiency in various Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills commensurate with position.
Language Skills. Able to:
- Read, write and communicate in English.
- Read and interpret documents such as quality and safety policy and rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Physical Demands. Able to:
- Regularly stand, walk, sit; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
