Fleet Manager

Shenandoah County•Shenandoah County, VA

13h

About The Position

The Fleet Manager performs advanced skilled mechanical work on construction and sanitation equipment and supervises and coordinates maintenance and repairs for vehicles and equipment used by the Department of Solid Waste. The position performs the duties of the Solid Waste Operations Manager during short absences and other related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Director of Solid Waste. The Fleet Manager conducts preventive maintenance, diagnoses mechanical problems, determines needed repairs or replacement parts, and performs or initiates repairs on trucks, construction equipment, and other automotive equipment. The role also handles automotive electrical work, services small equipment, and performs minor body and paint work. It serves as the primary vendor contact, maintains maintenance-related inventories and records, and reviews invoices and quotes. The position supports landfill safety activities and advises and instructs Solid Waste staff on equipment operation and preventive maintenance. It may also assist other County departments with vehicle and equipment maintenance on a limited and infrequent basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate experience operating medium to heavy motorized equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, including construction and power-driven equipment, or an equivalent combination of relevant technical school education and experience.
Possess an appropriate commercial driver's license with a Class B endorsement valid in Virginia, or be able to obtain one within six months of hire.
Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and techniques; business English, spelling, and arithmetic; and departmental organization and general administrative policies and practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs for creating and formatting documents, graphs, presentations, databases, and spreadsheets.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used to repair construction and maintenance equipment.
Skill using shop tools and machinery, including drills, presses, grinders, micrometers, brake relining and drum grinding machines, and welding equipment.
Effective oral and written communication skills in a highly interactive, team-oriented work environment.
Computer skills for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes, and ability to operate standard office and other work-related equipment.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, contractors, associates, and the general public.
Ability to diagnose common defects in the drive trains, chassis, and other components of construction and sanitation equipment; detect worn or broken automotive parts by inspection; and adapt available tools and repair parts to repair problems.
Ability to keep repair and service records, make reports, interpret sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts, and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
Ability to keep office records, prepare accurate reports from file sources, organize and perform work independently, and prepare routine correspondence and handle routine office management details without referral to a supervisor.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance at work.
Must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

Virginia Solid Waste Operator Class II License preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose mechanical problems, determine required repairs or replacement parts, and initiate repairs on trucks, construction equipment, and other automotive equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair automotive electrical problems, including repairing or replacing defective parts and repairing and adjusting lights, generators, and starters.
Serve on the Landfill Safety Team and assist with monthly safety meetings.
Guide Department of Solid Waste staff in the proper handling and operation of equipment and vehicles.
Instruct staff in preventive maintenance techniques and ways to identify or prevent equipment damage.
Service chain saws, tractors, weed eaters, pumps, and other small equipment.
Perform minor body and paint work.
Serve as the main point of contact with vendors; negotiate and obtain comparative prices for supplies, services, and parts.
Maintain inventory of parts, fluids, and other supplies for equipment and vehicle maintenance.
Assess invoices and quotes for accuracy.
Maintain repair records and related equipment records.
Act as the Solid Waste Operations Manager during short absences.
Assist with maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment belonging to other County departments on a limited and infrequent basis, as assigned.