Fleet Manager manages the acquisition, operations, and maintenance of the organization's fleet of motor vehicles. Oversees scheduling and dispatch operations for vehicles and drivers. Being a Fleet Manager evaluates, purchases, leases, and disposes of vehicles to maintain the fleet. Develops and maintains vendor and service provider relationships for fuel, maintenance, and other essential services. Additionally, Fleet Manager administers insurance policy coverage, negotiates agreements, and participates in claim resolution. Develops and implements safety, preventive maintenance, and accident prevention programs. Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and fleet-specific regulations, licensing, registration, and reporting requirements. Manages the fleet expense reporting and budgets. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Fleet Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Fleet Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Performs maintenance and repair of various diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Most work is completed outdoors in all weather conditions; exposure to vehicle fumes, dirt, odors, dust, grease and vehicle fluids; subject to cuts, bruises, electrical system shocks, burns and strains; may be exposed to dog bits and traffic hazards when operating heavy equipment.
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Heavy physical work involving bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling and squatting; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds; ability to move around the maintenance area; ability to enter/exit vehicles.
WORK SITUATION FACTORS
Must furnish own hand tools to perform work; requires shift work and working alone with occasional overtime. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policy. Release of Information Form (49 CFR Part 40) required.
Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policy. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION REQUIRES DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING ACCORDING TO CITY POLICY.
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-time; regular; non-exempt; union-represented
This recruitment will be used to fill a Fleet Technician I position in the Fleet Department but may be used to fill other Fleet Technician I vacancies within the various maintenance shops.
This position is graded as a BC10.
Associate of Applied Science in Automotive or Diesel Technology (Associate of Applied Sciences Master Technology desirable) and six (6) years of experience, including two (2) most recent years of heavy equipment experience, as an automotive mechanic in a professional shop. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Valid New Mexico Class B Commercial Driver's License with a passenger (P) and air brake endorsements (must be obtained within two months of hire date). A valid Class A commercial driver's license, Tanker, Hazardous Materials, or other endorsements may be required within 11 months of hire based on job placement. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. ASE Master Certification is desirable.
Considerable knowledge of: Gasoline and diesel diagnostic procedures and methods; operational characteristics of light and heavy automotive and motorized equipment; operations and care of internal combustion engines; preventive maintenance procedures regarding light and heavy vehicles and motorized equipment; methods and techniques of performing diagnostic and troubleshooting services; methods and materials used in welding and fabrication.
Ability to: Use standard repair tools and equipment; use a personal computer and various software applications; perform technical reading and writing; maintain written records; establish effective working relationships.
Skills in: Equipment and tool use.
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