Fleet Operations Administrator

City of San Antonio•Tx 78227, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, is responsible for leading and overseeing Fire & EMS provision of fleet services of City vehicles and construction equipment at assigned service centers. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible managerial and technical experience in fleet operations management, leasing, repair, or maintenance, to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge of fleet management principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
Knowledge of fleet operations and procedures.
Knowledge of vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance and operational procedures, techniques and methods.
Knowledge of vehicle and construction equipment utilization.
Knowledge of the operating characteristics of a variety of automotive and equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and diagnostic testing devices used in auto, truck, and equipment repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring procedures.
Knowledge of principles of supervision and training.
Skill in operating a personal computer and basic office equipment.
Ability to analyze vehicle and equipment faults and modify repairs and preventative maintenance procedures to effect solutions.
Ability to forecast the City's vehicle and equipment requirements.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
Ability to work primarily in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large, fast moving fleets.

Responsibilities

Oversees the administration and coordination of the leasing, maintenance, and repair of the City's vehicle fleet.
Monitors fleet availability each day, and intervenes when indicators fall below targets, and implements continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensures contract compliance for all fleet shop functions.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates organizational operations of fleet centers and shops to improve the effective utilization of resources.
Performs administrative functions related to supervising, such as counseling, performance evaluations, and training.
Analyzes and implements policies, practices, systems, procedures, and workload standards related to fleet management.
Advises department leadership on specialized equipment and outfitting options and recommends modifications and specifications for units to meet the business strategic goals of the City.
Makes recommendations to department leadership regarding labor rates for maintenance and repair work to ensure cost recovery and provide equitable costs.
Draft, evaluate, and recommend an annual bid package and attend pre-bid conferences for parts and services.
Contributes to the development and monitoring of the annual budget for the area of responsibility; estimates funds needed for equipment, materials, and supplies; and monitors and approves expenditures.
Identifies, monitors, and evaluates fleet management programs and quality control strategies to improve performance; establishes standardized maintenance and repair methods; and analyzes life-cycle costs and repair histories to make informed repair-or-retire decisions.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.