Position Type:
Transportation Operations/Fleet Manager
Date Posted:
4/25/2023
Location:
Support Services Center
Date Available:
ASAP
FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 12 (minimum: $73,354 – mid-point: $90,561 – maximum: $107,767)
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 12
JOB CODE: 050503
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT or New
Location: Thornton, CO
SUMMARY: Responsible for developing and implementing the maintenance strategy for district vehicles and equipment. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance program including personnel, preventative maintenance, parts department, repairs, governmental compliance, vehicle/equipment replacement program, safety standards, minimizing downtime and using cost efficient means.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Tasks Descriptions
1. Develop, implement, and oversee the district fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance program, while leading a team to ensure the following activities are completed: daily planning and assigning of work, inspecting completed work, maintaining compliance to safety and governmental standards. Supervise, troubleshoot, and streamline the preventative maintenance program to ensure the program is being administered properly.
2. Supervise and evaluate fleet service mechanics, equipment service mechanics, and parts personnel regarding work performance, productivity, teamwork, safety standards, and attendance. Monitor and update all technician licenses, certifications, and registrations to include Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certificates, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Inspector Certificate, Air Brake Certificate, and Diesel Opacity Certificate. Conduct regular shop safety meetings. Promote communication and collaborative processes that encourage staff members to freely contribute ideas, participate in decision making (as appropriate), problem solve, and consistently strive for improvement in quality and quantity of department programs and customer services. Responsible for evaluating vacation and time-off procedures to ensure coverage for shift work to meet operational requirements through the use of district information technology systems.
3. Works closely with the transportation & fleet operations director in developing and monitoring long-term plans to achieve the mission and vision of the department and district goals. Research and stay up-to-date with new information to improve and enhance current vehicle and equipment technologies and maintenance programs.
4. Supervise and analyze performance of the preventative maintenance program and repairs to minimize vehicle failures and protect district vehicle and equipment assets, and adjust the program as necessary.
5. Maintain the fleet maintenance database for analysis and monitoring of all maintenance, parts inventory, and associated costs using the District’s information technology systems. Develop and analyze district fleet and equipment maintenance metrics including overall cost per mile, maintenance cost per mile, life cycle replacement, tire life, and replacement schedule. Compare metrics with industry standards. Prepare and post monthly reports in support of district goals.
6. Evaluate and maintain warranty compliance to ensure maximum reimbursement and avoid unnecessary budget cost. Develop usage based fleet vehicle and equipment specifications and coordinate with the Director of Transportation for purchase of vehicles, shop equipment, and supplies. Negotiate with and monitor vendors for outsourced services. Work with the purchasing department to establish new fleet purchasing contracts and/or renewal of contracts with vendors. Work with purchasing, warehouse, and finance departments to order, purchase, and receive new vehicles and equipment as well as removing from service and auctioning.
7. In compliance with Federal, State, City, and County laws, and District policies, maintain appropriate records, including CDE and Department of Transportation (DOT) inspector and vehicle inspection requirements, and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) diesel opacity inspections Maintains all reports and documentation required or requested by the department, district or state. Prepares reports for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness and efficiency. Identifies state statues, rules and regulations related to transportation services and recommends district policies consistent with these mandates.
8. Maintain transportation and automatic vehicle wash building facilities as the Resident Facility Coordinator (RFC) submitting work requests for building maintenance repairs. Meet and coordinate with the City of Thornton on the maintenance, repair, and shared use of the Consolidated Services Center (CSC) that includes the fuel island, automatic vehicle wash, and CDL course.
9. Supports continuous growth through the implementation of relative staff development and training programs. Develop and provide training opportunities for all maintenance shop personnel to increase efficiency and productivity and keep current with new technology and methods.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience with vehicle maintenance programs.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in vehicle maintenance repairs including medium/heavy duty diesel engines.
• Must complete the district courses “Progressive Discipline” and “Classified Evaluation System” within one year of entering position.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) “B” with PS endorsement within (6) months of hire.
• CDE Inspector Qualification Certificate endorsement within (6) months of hire.
• CDE Third Party Tester Qualification Certificate endorsement within (1) year of hire.
• Colorado Diesel Opacity license and diesel compliance coordinator endorsement within (6) months of hire.
• CDE Brake Inspector certificate.
• ASE School Bus Master Certificate preferred
SALARY INFORMATION:The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees’ salary will be commensurate on the employees’ education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Rev 12/22