Yard & Fleet Operations Specialist

Akima; Fort Sill (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Fort Sill, Oklahoma seeks a Transportation Motor Pool Yard Dog (Yard Jockey) to manage movement, organization, and care of the motor pool assets to keep transportation operations ready.

The role requires coordinating with bus dispatchers and TMP supervisors, performing safety checks, assisting with fueling and minor repairs, and maintaining clean, safe yard areas while ensuring vehicles are serviceable throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC.
• Applicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with bus dispatchers, schedulers, and TMP supervisors for updated rotating duties and responsibilities.
• Understand the logistics role that may blend driving, equipment maintenance, and fleet coordination to maintain operations moving smoothly.
• Conduct safety checks on assigned vehicles and equipment on a rotational basis.
• Assist in vehicle servicing, fueling, and minor repairs as needed.
• Work closely with dispatchers, schedulers, and TMP supervisors to ensure buses and other vehicles are operational.
• Work closely with bus drivers to ensure buses are operational and topped off with fluids, and maintenance conditions prior to operations, and continuously throughout the day.
• Maintain clean, clear, and organized motor pool operating areas.
• Discuss the condition of equipment and parts with TMP Operations Supervisor, under the guidance of Transportation manager.
• Regularly check yard vehicles, and subsequent safety equipment for deficient items.
• Operate yard equipment, when necessary, to effectively position GSA fleet and buses within the yard, using spatial awareness to navigate tight spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Motor pool operations

Driver's license

Safety checks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Fort Sill, Oklahoma seeks a Transportation Motor Pool Yard Dog (Yard Jockey) to manage movement, organization, and care of the motor pool assets to keep transportation operations ready.

The role requires coordinating with bus dispatchers and TMP supervisors, performing safety checks, assisting with fueling and minor repairs, and maintaining clean, safe yard areas while ensuring vehicles are serviceable throughout the day.