Fleet Manager

SUMMARY :

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and manages the activities of assigned Fleet Maintenance Division; oversees the maintenance and repair of Hope vehicles and equipment;

coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outsides agencies; and provides highly responsible and complete administrative support to the Department Director.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Plans, organizes, manages, and reviews the work of ancillary personnel engaged in the purchase, repair, and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, transit vans, and other mechanical equipment according to industry standards.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs;

recommends and administers policies and procedures.

• Meets with operating departments personnel to determine their vehicle and transit requirements; writes the requirements into formal technical specifications.
• Develops, provides or coordinates staff training with regard to vehicle use and expectations; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Utilizes a computerized equipment managements information system to control parts inventory, work standards, and cost accounting;

oversees the operation and function of the Fleet asset and work order database including accuracy of data, preventative maintenance schedules, inspections, and automated reports.

• Directs, evaluates, and approves the purchase of inventory parts and materials, contractual services, new and replacement equipment, and other fleet / transit related requirements.
• Ensures the work environment is in compliance with safety and environmental standards; assures the shop area, equipment, and materials are maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion;

assures security of storage and repair facilities.

• Manages and monitors in-vehicle cameras, driving hazards, and reports.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and / or holidays.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid IL driver’s license
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or administrative experience in the maintenance and repair of a fleet of trucks, bus / transit, and / or automotive equipment.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-to-year basis, up to a max of two years.

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive fleet maintenance and repair program.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of centralized fleet / transit management, including maintenance, repair, disposition, and parts inventory control.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of the types of maintenance and repair activities performed in a fleet maintenance program.
• Knowledge of the principles of applying and evaluating industry time standards relating to the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive, heavy duty, and transit vehicles.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from other Hope departments.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees.
30+ days ago