Fleet Manager

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Job summary

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 in Colorado is seeking a Transportation/Fleet Manager to oversee the district's transportation fleet and maintenance operations, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient service for student transportation. The role requires coordinating maintenance, managing staff, and complying with DOT/CDE and district standards.

You will drive budget planning for parts and equipment, supervise shop mechanics, and liaise with the dispatch office to optimize asset use.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Three years minimum supervisory experience in the transportation field is highly desired.
• Three or more years of experience in the transportation field including driving, training, vehicle maintenance, and supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fleet maintenance section of the Transportation Department.
• Oversee the daily maintenance and repair of the district's student transportation assets to insure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient transportation services.
• Oversee the daily maintenance of the district's support vehicles and associated equipment.
• Ensure that all student transportation vehicles are in compliance with DOT and CDE standards and district regulations.
• Ensure maintenance is performed and documented using maintenance systems and software.
• Supervise, assign duties and evaluate all fleet maintenance personnel; schedule shifts and on-call mechanics.
• Coordinate dispatch to optimize asset use and address safety concerns.
• Maintain required reports and prepare evaluations of fleet maintenance effectiveness.
• Provide training for equipment operators and mechanics; ensure cross-training.
• Manage stock and purchases for diesel/gasoline; ensure HAZMAT compliance.
• Serve as CO Opacity Compliance Coordinator and promote clean air initiatives.
• Prepare annual budget projections for parts and equipment; manage purchase orders.
• Assist in vehicle specification for district fleet purchases; advise on fleet composition.
• Required to drive school bus routes and trips as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Math skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Fleet management software

Customer service

Analytical/problem-solving

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Fleet Management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Type:
Transportation/Fleet Manager

Date Posted:
8/17/2026

Location:
Transportation

Date Available:
10/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Fleet Manager Job Description

Qualifications

• 1. High school graduate or equivalent.
• 2. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3. Three years minimum supervisory experience in the transportation field is highly desired.
• 4. Three or more years of experience in the transportation field including driving, training, vehicle maintenance, and supervisory responsibilities.

Job Goals

• Manage the fleet maintenance section of the Transportation Department.
• Oversee the daily maintenance and repair of the district's student transportation assets to insure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient transportation services.
• Oversee the daily maintenance of the district's support vehicles and associated equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Ensure that all student transportation vehicles are in compliance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and District 8 regulations, policies and standards.
• 2. Ensure that all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance is performed and documented, to include the use of automated maintenance management systems and software.
• 3. Supervise, assign duties and evaluate all fleet maintenance personnel. Schedule personnel for shift work to meet operational requirements. Direct response to road calls. Is on call and/or will schedule on-call mechanic for late night, weekend and overtime emergency situations. Provide support to other school districts as required.
• 4. Analyze and/or diagnose problems to determine proper corrective measures and quality assurance. Estimate repair times, parts and equipment needed. Requisition parts and assigns work orders.
• 5. Ensure that all district vehicles necessary to perform daily student transportation services and facilities maintenance support are operational and in safe working condition. (Includes school buses, support vehicles, support equipment (i.e. graders, trailers, lawn and snow removal equipment, etc.) Ensure the safety of all vehicles through routine preventative maintenance, scheduled quarterly and annually. Inspect completed maintenance performed by mechanics and ensure ongoing quality of work performed. Oversees regular vehicle inspections for damage and cleanliness.
• 6. Coordinate the dispatch office to ensure effective utilization and condition of transportation assets by drivers and driver assistants, scheduling of required maintenance and resolution of driver equipment safety concerns.
• 7. Maintain all reports and documentation that is required or requested by the department, district or state. Prepare reports for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness and efficiency.
• 8. Conduct, coordinate and provide training, as required, for equipment operators and mechanics. Ensure cross-training of all assigned personnel.
• 9. Order, maintain and provide accountability for diesel and gasoline stocks. Responsible for HAZMAT compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations and guidelines.
• 10. Serve as State of Colorado Opacity Compliance Coordinator. Ensures Colorado State Air Emissions Program Standards are maintained. Promotes clean air initiatives and alternative fuels.
• 11. Prepare annual budget projections for parts and equipment purchases. Process and track purchase orders, maintain all parts stock and order supplies related to maintenance support operations.
• 12. Assists in the preparation of vehicle specifications for district fleet purchases. Makes recommendations concerning student and support fleet composition and serviceability.
• 13. Required to drive school bus routes and trips as needed
• 14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• 1. Strong accounting and math skills.
• 2. Strong oral and written communication skills.
• 3. English language skills.
• 4. Interpersonal relations skills.
• 5. Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• 6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with Fleet Management software.
• 7. Customer service and public relations skills.
• 8. Strong critical thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• 9. Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• 10. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• 11. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• 12. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.

Tools and Equipment

• Transportation vehicles, mechanical tools, and office equipment. All tools and equipment may not be listed.

Salary:

Fleet Manager - Mechanic salary is located on the Supplemental Salary Schedule.

Salary Schedule

Benefits

• Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:

261 days per year - 8 Hour Work Day