Fleet Service Foreman

Okaloosa Gas•Valparaiso, FL

4d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

Manages, maintains and operates Okaloosa Gas District’s in-house Fleet Maintenance section. Incumbents in this position will be held to the District’s Gold Standard for Customer Service.

Requirements

10 years of experience – or
Associates Degree plus five to nine years of experience – or
Bachelor’s Degree plus two to five years of experience – or
Master’s Degree plus zero to two years of experience.
Must have the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse environment.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Assists in Developing, Planning, and Implementing short- and long-range goals to include capital equipment replacement planning.
Ability to use diagnostic equipment and digital repair manuals for troubleshooting purposes
Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license, to include a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), along with sustaining a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
Experience in the diagnosis and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications, to include Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to proactively research alternative methods, including software, to improve efficiencies.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to automotive and maintenance area.
Expertise in using shop tools and equipment safely.
Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification desired.

Responsibilities

Oversees all facets of the daily operations of Fleet Maintenance, ensuring that District owned vehicles and support equipment are properly serviced and maintained.
Performs major vehicle and support equipment repairs using diagnostic procedures to include computer analyzers to detect faults, troubleshoots and analyzes performance of assigned equipment.
Provides support for the Shop/Fleet Mechanic, including work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance.
Observes, quantifies, and reports condition of the District fleet, makes and justifies capital replacement recommendations.
Requisitions automotive and support equipment parts from local vendors and manages the on-hand automotive parts and consumable inventory including purchasing, distribution, and accounting functions.
Participates in the development of short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
Manages material safety and waste-disposal as outlined in the District Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) Manual.
Must be able to safely and responsibly operate automotive vehicle and support equipment assigned. Must maintain assigned vehicles through appropriate operator maintenance.
Maintains tools and equipment in prescribed manner using guidance from the ES&H Manual and specific repair manuals.
Position requires incumbent to respond to accidents and/or breakdowns in the field before, during and after regular work hours as required.
Assesses vehicles and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and investigates negligence and equipment abuse.
Researches and evaluates alternative methods and alternative software for use to improve efficiency and tracking methods.
Learns and applies new technology in advanced diagnostics and repairs.
Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee, 91% employer paid for family,
BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family,
BCBS Vision,
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),
Life insurance 100% employer paid,
Short Term Disability 100% employer paid,
Long Term Disability 100% employer paid,
Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid,
AFLAC supplemental insurance,
Air Ambulance insurance,
Pet insurance,
Vacation Leave (48 hours first year, 96 hours second year) accrual based,
Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based
11 Paid Holidays, includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas
401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement, (employer paid, does not require employee contributions)
457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Gym reimbursement up to $50 per month
Health Fair 100% employer paid
Wellness Program w/ incentives
Safety shoe reimbursement up to $100 per year
Uniforms 100% employer paid
Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program
Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil, Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Banquet/Holiday Party
and up to $3,500 annual education reimbursement.