Job Description
Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day shop operations and employee development and training. Work with departments and vendors to identify requirements, develop specifications and procure vehicles and equipment required for city operations. Assists the Fleet Manager in managing over 3,400 vehicles and equipment traveling over 900,000 miles per month. Evaluate fleet health and replacement criteria utilizing Assetworks Fleet Management Information System and Fleet Navigator, Fleet Replace software.
TYPICAL TASKS
Plans, organizes, and implements programs, develops SOP's and reports progress of major activities to the Fleet Manager through conversation, emails, reports and conferences.
Supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and recommending termination.
Oversees, directs, and supervises the Fleet Maintenance Superintendent and shop operations servicing and maintaining the City's fleet at two separate Maintenance Facilities, to include managing the integrity of our Fleet Management Information System ( FMIS ).
Coordinates in-service training of Central Fleet Management technicians.
Works with customers to develop equipment bid specifications which meet their mission requirements.
Performs acceptance tests on newly purchased vehicles to ensure compliance with bid specifications.
Coordinates with Purchasing to create and administer fleet related contracts.
Attends conferences and Trade Shows as part of researching new equipment and technologies which would improve services provided to our customers and the public.
Handles incoming telephone calls and emails regarding inquiries or complaints for the area of responsibility; provides information and resolves problems/issues.
Develops and implements safety policies and procedures for area of responsibility; ensures compliance with same by staff.
Enters new vehicles and removes disposed assets into the fleet database maintaining accurate records; reviews/processes daily paperwork including reports, requisitions, and personnel information.
Works with our FMIS and 3rd party software to gather and maintain information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities, providing information for budgeting, measuring KPI's and identifying areas of improvement for area of responsibility.
Attends or conducts staff and other professional meetings to exchange information.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires experience and education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business management with automotive experience or a closely related field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
Requires a valid Commercial driver's license ( CDL -A) and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Virginia State Inspector's License is preferred. Automotive certifications by American Public Works Association ( CPFP ), NAFA Fleet Management Association ( CAFM or CAFS ) or the Association of Equipment Management Professionals ( CEM ) are also desired.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of Municipal Fleet experience, ASE Master Certification. Strong knowledge of database systems and Microsoft Excel, Access and Word. City of Chesapeake
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work,