Fleet Manager

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Chiropractic

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 seeks a Fleet Manager - Mechanic to lead the district's transportation fleet maintenance and scheduling. The role ensures safe, reliable operations of school buses and support vehicles, and oversees maintenance activities and staff.

The position requires supervisory experience in transportation, strong administration, and the ability to coordinate a busy fleet with on-call responsibilities and budgeting input.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Three years minimum supervisory experience in transportation is highly desired.
• Three+ years' experience in transportation including driving, training, vehicle maintenance and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance and repair of district transportation assets to ensure safe, reliable service.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, CDE and District 8 regulations and maintain documentation of maintenance.
• Supervise fleet maintenance personnel and schedule shifts, respond to road calls and provide on-call support.
• Coordinate dispatch to optimize use of transportation assets and resolve safety concerns.
• Maintain reports and documentation for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness.
• Provide training for equipment operators and mechanics; ensure cross-training.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Transportation operations

Budgeting & finance

Communication

Problem solving

Fleet maintenance

On-call coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fleet management software

Job description

• 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.

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.

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

• 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.
• Ensure that all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance is performed and documented, to include the use of automated maintenance management systems and software.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct, coordinate and provide training, as required, for equipment operators and mechanics. Ensure cross-training of all assigned personnel.
• Order, maintain and provide accountability for diesel and gasoline stocks. Responsible for HAZMAT compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Serve as State of Colorado Opacity Compliance Coordinator. Ensures Colorado State Air Emissions Program Standards are maintained. Promotes clean air initiatives and alternative fuels.
• 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.
• Assists in the preparation of vehicle specifications for district fleet purchases. Makes recommendations concerning student and support fleet composition and serviceability.
• Required to drive school bus routes and trips as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong accounting and math skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with Fleet Management software.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• 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.
• 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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• chiropractic
• life
• long-term disability
• accidental death & dismemberment insurances
• 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