Assistant Vehicle Fleet Mgr

Job Title

Assistant Vehicle Fleet Mgr

Location

El Paso - El Paso, TX US (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

1

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

DESCRIPTION: Responsible to the management and overall operation of the vehicle fleet to ensure availability and operability to support transportation operations.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

Job Requirements

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