Salary Range - $116,097/yr - $142,712/yr, plus benefits
Hours per Day - 8.0
Days per Year - 260
*Shift - 7:30am - 4:30pm
SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations, this position is responsible for developing and implementing the maintenance strategy for district vehicles and equipment. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance program including personnel, preventative maintenance, parts department, repairs, governmental compliance, vehicle/equipment replacement program, safety standards, minimizing downtime and using cost efficient means.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop, implement, and oversee the district fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance program, while leading a team to ensure the following activities are completed: daily planning and assigning of work, inspecting completed work, maintaining compliance to safety and governmental standards. Supervise, troubleshoot, and streamline the preventative maintenance program to ensure the program is being administered properly.
- Supervise and evaluate fleet service mechanics, equipment service mechanics, and parts personnel regarding work performance, productivity, teamwork, safety standards, and attendance. Monitor and update all technician licenses, certifications, and registrations to include Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certificates, and Air Brake Certifications.
- Conduct regular shop safety meetings. Promote communication and collaborative processes that encourage staff members to freely contribute ideas, participate in decision making (as appropriate), problem solve, and consistently strive for improvement in quality and quantity of department programs and customer services.
- Works closely with the directors of transportation and maintenance and operations in developing and monitoring long-term plans to achieve the mission and vision of the department and district goals. Research and stay up to date with new information to improve and enhance current vehicle and equipment technologies and maintenance programs.
- Supervise and analyze performance of the preventative maintenance program and repairs to minimize vehicle failures and protect district vehicle and equipment assets and adjust the program as necessary.
- Maintain the fleet maintenance database for analysis and monitoring of all maintenance, parts inventory, and associated costs using the district’s information technology systems. Develop and analyze district fleet and equipment maintenance metrics including overall cost per mile, maintenance cost per mile, life cycle replacement, tire life, and replacement schedule. Compare metrics with industry standards. Prepare and post monthly reports in support of district goals.
- Evaluate and maintain warranty compliance to ensure maximum reimbursement and avoid unnecessary budget cost. Develop usage-based fleet vehicle and equipment specifications and coordinate with the Executive Director of Operations for purchase of vehicles, shop equipment, and supplies. Negotiate with and monitor vendors for outsourced services. Work with the purchasing department to establish new fleet purchasing contracts and/or renewal of contracts with vendors. Work with purchasing, warehouse, and finance departments to order, purchase, and receive new vehicles and equipment as well as removing from service and auctioning.
- In compliance with Federal, State, City, and County laws, and District policies, maintains all reports and documentation required or requested by the department, district or state. Prepare reports for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness and efficiency. Identifies state statues, rules and regulations related to transportation services and recommends district policies consistent with these mandates.
- Responsible for the daily cleaning of the fleet maintenance shop and submitting work requests for building maintenance repairs.
- Supports continuous growth through the implementation of relative staff development and training programs. Develop and provide training opportunities for all maintenance shop personnel to increase efficiency and productivity and keep current with new technology and methods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience with vehicle maintenance programs.
- Minimumof five (5) years of experience in vehicle maintenance repairs including medium/heavy duty diesel engines.
Pay: $116,097.00 - $142,712.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
