Assistant Director Of Fleet (Full Time)

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FLEET ( Full Time)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Director of Facilities & Fleet. Manage Municipal Garage and vehicle and equipment maintenance, inventory/warehouse function, and Municipal Service Center facility and fenced premises.

Acts in the capacity of the Director of Facilities & Fleet in his absence. Plans and manages the Fleet Capital Replacement Plan. Perform other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manage and evaluate subordinates, including but not limited to: Fleet Shift Supervisors, Material and Parts Supervisor, Fleet Services Coordinator, and Fleet Operations Analyst.

Ensures city vehicles are maintained in a high state of readiness for use by city departments in accordance with City Management's expectation and available funding. Manage a team environment that engages in overhaul service and repair of City automotive and industrial equipment and performs inventory/warehouse functions. Coordinate selection of personnel and recommend promotions as appropriate.

Plan and implement in-service and outside training for subordinate personnel. Establish and maintain preventive maintenance program for vehicles and mechanical equipment.

Establish and implement operating policies and procedures for Fleet Services and Materials Management.

Coordinate activities of the Municipal Garage and Materials Management Warehouse with other City user departments. Prepare vehicle and equipment specifications. Prepare annual budget requests for Fleet Services and Materials Management.

Manage the information system supporting fleet maintenance, assuring accuracy and adequacy of information received from it. Evaluate vehicles and equipment to assess need for replacement due to age, history of repairs, and overall maintenance costs. Perform forecasting and financial planning functions for the replacement of fleet vehicles and equipment.

Exercise good judgment and resourcefulness in planning and accomplishing departmental objectives. Communicate courteously and effectively with upper-level City management, subordinate personnel, other City employees, vendors, and the public. Manage maintenance and use of Municipal Garage and fenced premises.

Establish and maintain safety standards for operation. Establish and maintain standards of housekeeping for Fleet Services and Materials Management. Drive City and personal vehicles in performance of job functions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

May participate in some mechanical work to diagnose equipment malfunctions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field. May substitute eight years progressively responsible managerial experience in fleet management for degree. Valid Texas Driver's License, Class C, required.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

Five (5) years of experience required in writing vehicle and equipment specifications. Eight (8) years progressively responsible managerial required, preferably in a municipal environment. Must have ability to plan and direct activities of others; ability to delegate effectively and promote a team environment; general knowledge of regulations and statutes relative to municipal government.

Number of available positions: 1

This position is eligible for up to $2,500 hiring incentive

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field. May substitute eight years progressively responsible managerial experience in fleet management for degree. Valid Texas Driver's License, Class C, required.

Position : 007101001

Code : 159-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : FLEET SERVICES

Group : EXECUTIVE

Job Family : FLEET

Job Class : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FLEET

Salary: $115,000.00-$135,000.00