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Job Title: Manager - Transportation Fleet
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will
Reports To: Assistant Director - Transportation
Pay Grade/Days: 103/240
Dept./School: Student Transporation Services
Date Revised: April 2024
Primary Purpose:     
Direct oversight of all fleet operations as well as highly skilled automotive mechanic work at the mastery level. The Fleet Manager will manage and operate a large parts storeroom and warehouse which serves as the principal supply point for mechanics and maintenance personnel.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED; successful completion of an approved automotive mechanic training program at the apprentice level; current ASE Certified
Master Mechanic designation and CFC 12 certification (must maintain)
Possession of a valid Texas CDL driver's license, Class B, with P and S endorsements (may be obtained within 180 days of hire date).
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Automotive diagnostic equipment; wheel balancing equipment; tire repairing equipment; small hand tools; power tools; welding torch; torque wrench; jack and lift equipment; computer and peripherals; school bus and district vehicles.
Experience:
5 years' experience working as a skilled mechanic in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment, including experience in the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, air conditioning systems, and hydraulic systems.
 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Effectively and efficiently manage and operate a large parts storeroom and warehouse which serves as the principal supply point for mechanics and maintenance personnel; order and issue parts, materials, and supplies; establish inventory levels.
2. Establish and implement inventory control procedures; maintain computerized inventories, records, and files.
3. Investigate vehicle accidents, attempting to determine if mechanical malfunction caused and/or contributed to the cause of the accidents; obtain the cost of parts required for repair.
4. Maintain and repair work vehicles including trucks, heavy equipment, and automobiles; complete work orders, inspections, and evaluations both in terms of time and cost.
5. Supervise and participate in receiving shipments of parts, materials, and supplies; verify invoices to ensure specification conformity and correct prices; store parts, materials, and supplies appropriately.
6. Supervise and participate in entering daily receipts and distributions of parts, materials, and supplies into the computer; prepare computerized records and reports of operations.
7. Prepare specifications for vehicle sublet repairs; assist with bids; locate and assign outside contractors for sublet repairs.
8. Plan, organize, assign, and review work of shop employees; participate in performance evaluation of garage employees.
9. Follow the Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws, and State/Federal regulations.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
Supervise shop employees.
Equipment used:
Radio communication equipment, computer, and intercom system.
Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); school bus; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher; prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling; repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; prolonged driving; moderate walking, climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching; limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) daily; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work early shift; may work irregular and prolonged hours; maintain emotional control under stress; employee is required to wear and use safety clothing and equipment and to comply with safety policies and procedures. This position may require the employee to work evenings and weekends.
 

Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

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