Assistant Director - Fleet Service - 1

Brazos County Career Site

2d

About The Position

Will assist Fleet Director oversee and administer preventive and corrective maintenance on county vehicles and equipment; and supervises the work performance of the Resource specialists, Mechanics, the Mechanics’ Helper, and the Parts Manager. Manages Brazos County Fleet and Personnel to do so.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• At least six years of experience.
• Class C Driver's License.
• 4-8 years of automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem solving and repair experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• ASE Certifications
• Methods, practices, equipment, and materials used on the service and repair of automotive equipment
• Safe operation and repair of automotive, light, and heavy equipment, including brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Supervisory management skills, personnel policies and procedures
• Standard office practices and procedures
• Purchasing policies and procedures
• Personal computers
• Organize and prioritize tasks to be assigned and completed
• Analyze and evaluate overall condition of county vehicles and equipment
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and motivate employees
• Read and interpret automotive and vehicle manuals
• Operate computer, using standard word-processing and spreadsheet software
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Assist others in proper repair and service of vehicles and equipment
• Diagnose problems and repair vehicles and equipment
• Apply safety standards to prevent hazards
• Tolerate adverse working conditions
• Work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers
• Maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Mechanics, Resource Specialists, the Mechanics’ Helper, and the Parts Manager, including assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance reviews, and recommending personnel actions
• Coordinates corrective and preventive maintenance of county vehicles and equipment
• Selects qualified and cost-effective vendors to perform some vehicle and equipment service
• Reviews vendor’s service work
• Prepares reports relating to parts and services
• Maintains inventories and orders and purchases materials, parts, and office supplies needed for the maintenance and repair of county vehicles and equipment
• Prepares and submits specifications for the purchase of new equipment and vehicles, and meets with vendors to obtain best price
• Oversees corrective maintenance on county’s vehicles and equipment, including performing engine rebuilds and repairs of hydraulic, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems, drive trains, and body work
• Oversees scheduled maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including tune-ups, oil and filter changes, grease jobs, battery checks, tire and lubrication checks, and other preventive maintenance
• Provides maintenance expertise to mechanics as needed
• Oversees the cleaning and maintenance of tools, diagnostic equipment, and the county garage in an orderly manner
• Other Duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees