Assistant Fleet Manager

West Texas Opportunities, Inc.; Lamesa, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas Opportunities, Inc. in Lamesa, TX seeks an Assistant Fleet Manager to coordinate a comprehensive fleet maintenance plan and support driver safety initiatives across the service area. You will train staff, inspect new vehicles, manage registrations, and prepare program reports.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in automotive fields, a Class C license, and strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fleet software is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old and High School graduate or GED.
• Minimum two years of experience in an automotive-related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic vehicle issues and use basic tools.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Class C driver license, clean driving record, and ability to drive vehicles in the service area.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to use email and enter information into database.

Responsibilities

• Assist with carrying out the fleet maintenance plan and required trainings.
• Drive vehicles for repairs, maintenance and fleet rotation across service areas.
• Inspect, accept new vehicles and assist with license, registration, and exterior graphics.
• Compile and complete program reports; enter invoices into fleet software.
• Support driver safety projects and oversee maintenance of MDCs and surveillance cameras.
• Ensure all warranty issues and recalls are addressed; attend mandatory work.
• Maintain filing systems and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Training others

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fleet management software

Email

Basic computer skills

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Employee must be at least 25 years of age, must be a High School graduate or have obtained a GED. Some experience working in an automotive-related field is preferred; must be able to troubleshoot basic vehicle issues, be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of basic tools. Must be able to perform and instruct others on basic maintenance and repairs. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, be able to use email and enter information into a database. Must have good communication skills and work well with staff and various business personnel throughout the service area. Must have the ability to work with the Fleet Manager and make recommendations for repairs and manage the preventive maintenance and rotation of vehicles throughout the service area so that fleet operations are not interrupted. Must have excellent organizational skills; have good problem-solving skills; have good customer service skills and relate well to all levels of staff. Must have the ability to train others in a variety of topics; must have Class C driver license and a good driving record. Employee will be trained as a passenger driver for instances in which a backup driver is needed to meet essential transportation requests. Applicants must obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate at WTO, Inc. expense, before hiring and kept current thereafter, at company expense.

The Assistant Fleet Manager will work closely with the Fleet/Operations Manager to carry out a comprehensive fleet maintenance plan for the transportation program; attend required training; inspect and accept new vehicles; assist with license, registration and arranging for exterior graphics; compile and complete program reports as required; enter invoices into fleet software; assist with projects that contribute to driver safety and efficiency; oversee maintenance of surveillance cameras; monitor compliance with all warranty issues and manufacturer recall actions.

TASKS AND DUTIES (Essential Functions):

1. Assist with carrying out the fleet maintenance plan.
2. Attend required training.
3. Drive vehicles throughout the services areas for repairs, maintenance and fleet rotation.
4. Inspect and accept new vehicles; assist with license, registration and arranging for exterior graphics.
5. Compile and complete program reports as required.
6. Enter invoices into Fleet Manager Software.
7. Assist with projects that contribute to driver safety and efficiency.
8. Assist in the oversight of maintenance and repair of vehicle MDC’s and surveillance cameras.
9. Ensure compliance with all warranty issues and manufacturer recall actions.
10. Attendance at work is mandatory.

TASKS AND DUTIES (Marginal Functions):

1. Maintain filing system.
2. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Mandatory for hiring):

1. Be at least 25 years of age.
2. Be a high school graduate or have a GED.
3. Have a minimum of two years’ experience working in an automotive-related field
4. Be able to troubleshoot basic vehicle issues, be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of basic tools, have the ability to refer the vehicle to appropriate vendor and to manage the preventive maintenance, repairs and rotation of vehicles throughout the service area, as directed by the fleet manager, so that fleet operations are not interrupted.
5. Have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
6. Have good customer service skills and be able to relate well to all people.
7. Have a Class C Driver License, a good driving record and ability to drive various vehicles throughout the service area as needed for the rotation of fleet vehicles.
8. Have basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, drive a car/van/pickup/bus, change a tire in an emergency situation, reach with hands and arms, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Must be able to push/pull up to 300 pounds in an approved wheelchair. Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee-specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to hot weather, cold weather, windy or rainy weather, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.