Fleet Manager

Fleet Manager

Maintain accountability for the safe operation and mechanical condition of assigned school buses to include performing preventive and corrective maintenance. Monitors and evaluates maintenance personnel (Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I, II, and III). Inspects work performed by mechanics and other personnel. Ensures proper standards of repair work are maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe school transportation fleet.
• Supervise and assist bus drivers and bus aides as needed.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of your own professional mechanics tools and equipment.
• Protect and maintain any tools and equipment furnished by Desoto County Schools.
• Reduce inconvenience and downtime of fleet.
• Maintains safety standards in conformance with state regulations.
• Report to the Assistant Director of Service Operations any unsafe practices or violations of state transportation laws.
• Respond to concerns from DCS personnel, parents, students, and the public.
• Serves as a substitute bus driver or bus aide as needed.
• Work cooperatively with all DCS personnel.
• Comply with all DCS policies and procedures including the Mississippi Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may assigned by the supervisor or superintendent.
• Maintain confidently and privacy of all Desoto County Schools' records.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Preferred certified diesel mechanic.
• Ability to meet all qualifications of a DCS bus driver or bus aide.
• Ability to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Qualifications:

Fleet Manager II Complete at least one (1) School Bus ASE certifications (or approved equivalent).

Fleet Manager III Complete at least four (4) ASE certifications (or approved equivalents).

Fleet Manager IV Complete qualifications for ASE Master School Bus Technician.