Utility Services Fleet Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees maintenance of Construction and ROW machinery and equipment including trucks, bucket trucks, digger trucks, chippers, mulchers, etc.
• Schedules and directs routine maintenance of equipment
• Coordinates and schedules the transport of spare equipment to job sites as needed
• Establishes and executes equipment maintenance program to deliver high equipment reliability
• Advises management on remaining life of equipment and adequate spare equipment to support operations
• Supervises mechanics to maintain reliability of field equipment including preventive maintenance and repair, logistics management, fabrication, yard / warehouse operations and anything related to keeping our field crews running safely and efficiently.
• Manages equipment rentals to provide crews with the equipment needed when company equipment is unavailable and ensures that returns are made in a timely manner and in compliance with the rental agreements.
• Procures parts and supplies as they relate to regular shop operations and provides budget recommendations for fleet operations.
• Coordinates with authorized dealers, vendors, contractor's to secure equipment and vehicles.
• Monitors warranty usage for entire fleet and arranges for repair work according to warranty guidelines and recalls.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Production Management, Business Administration or related field, plus at least 8 years total related experience, including 5 years management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license, Forklift Operator Certification, Crane Operator Certification and DOT Inspection Certification including air brakes.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CDL Class "A" license. CPR and First Aid Training preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking; and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting.

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear; and occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must be on-call 24 hours a day in case of emergencies. Must be able to travel throughout the Construction / ROW Department's service area and stay overnight. Must have general mechanical knowledge of vehicles used within the Construction / ROW department. Must have working knowledge of : OSHA safety regulations, National Electric Safety Code, and all other national safety codes, State and local labor regulations. In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC / AECI standards and processes.

BENEFITS

EEO / AA / M / F / VETS / DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC / AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.