Fleet & Assets Manager - Kitchener

Voyago•Kitchener, ON

13d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Transdev Ontario is currently recruiting for a Fleet & Assets Manager for our Kitchener base. Position Overview: Reporting directly to the Director, Fleet & Assets, the Fleet & Assets Manager is responsible for a wide spectrum of responsibilities dealing with company vehicles & maintenance facilities and must be able to multitask with ease and proficiency. Transdev Ontario is a multi-modal operator with services in Student Transportation, Non-Emergency Medical Transport, Transit and Commercial Passenger Services.

Requirements

Completion of a University or College education or equivalent
5-7 years' experience in a similar role
Computer literate in MS Office
Analytical skills for evaluating shop operation processes
Familiar with Health & Safety Act and National Safety Code
Knowledge of purchasing policies
Clean Criminal Record check
Valid minimum Ontario G class drivers licence with a Clean Drivers Abstract
You have ODP certification with A/C experience or are willing to obtain.
You have experience and/or working knowledge of light-duty diesel repair, as well as gasoline.
You have superior written and verbal communication skills and sound organizational competencies.
You demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills.

Nice To Haves

310T, 310S or combined 310S/310T licence is preferred, preference will be given to licensed applicants
Experience working in a management capacity

Responsibilities

Procurement
Assesses divisional vehicles for replacement
Negotiates parts/fluids/tools/services with vendors & manufacturers
Performs vendor visits/reviews
Optimize use of fleet assets throughout the lifecycle
Establish and maintain best practice service standards, policies and procedures
Maintenance
Ensures maintenance of Company vehicles in accordance with established standards and policies
Reviews of all maintenance schedules on an annual basis
Obtains estimates, issue work order, purchase order or insurance work order
Coordinates all shop maintenance outsourcing and outside garage work
Coordinates vehicle repairs; liaise with insurance
Obtains vehicle/component warranties
Responsible for overseeing Fleet Services’ garage locations and physical facilities
Financial
Collect, analyze and present key performance indicators related to fleet services to management and operations
Inventory management
Responsible for Fleet Services’ cost centre budgets and actual results
Leadership
Accountable for a team of licensed mechanics and administrative support staff

Benefits

We offer competitive wages
We provide complimentary uniforms and laundering of them
We offer comprehensive benefit package
We offer three weeks vacation
We offer $750 tool allowance annually
We offer $200 boot allowance annually
We offer a $150 clothing allowance for Company branded personal wear
We offer assistance in professional development - Paid Vendor and OEM Training Programs
Paid time for online training
Social Perks like BBQ's and Holiday Lunches
We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full-time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff
We are an Award Winning company
As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.