Fleet Specialist V

State of Oklahoma•Lawton, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Specialist V works at the Consolidated Vehicle Fleet/Red Rock Correctional Center. This is a management-level position responsible for management work within a large maintenance facility and directing and administering a fleet management program within an agency division. The role involves mechanical and technical work in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, as well as management of fleet maintenance operations. The position performs preventive maintenance and diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems using diagnostic tools and software. It may include welding and fabrication, roadside assistance, towing, and rollback services. The role also oversees repair facility operations, staff work and training, schedules and priorities, inventory and budgets, equipment planning and specifications, and fleet-related research and reporting. Some emergency operations may require work outside normal hours.

Requirements

Six years of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy-duty road equipment, combustion engine, or chassis maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of education or training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic may substitute for one year of experience.
Knowledge of technical principles and tools and diagnostic equipment associated with equipment repair and operation of equipment in the agency fleet.
Knowledge of personnel regulations, supervisory principles and practices, and occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trade.
Ability to communicate effectively, organize and implement projects, review and draft equipment specifications, and analyze collected fleet management data.

Responsibilities

Perform major and minor preventive maintenance on state vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems; operate diagnostic tools and computer software; and weld and fabricate.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment, and inspect and test equipment for safety and proper working order.
Complete paperwork, assist with writing specifications, maintain workplace inventory, and order parts and supplies.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical personnel, including while performing roadside assistance, towing, and rollback services.
Perform supervisory duties as directed and report to work outside normal working hours for emergency operations.
Supervise a repair facility, review specialists’ work, and provide training and assistance in analyzing engine malfunctions and deciding whether to repair or replace parts.
Plan, lay out, and direct repair facility operations; prepare project schedules; and coordinate with engineering and other departments on priorities and equipment availability.
Perform transportation planning, determine existing and future service levels and needs in relation to projected revenues, and coordinate meetings to evaluate fleet and equipment needs.
Research, investigate, analyze, and report on the equipment fleet; recommend equipment purchases, replacements, or reassignments; and write preliminary equipment specifications.
Manage and/or develop unit budgets for operations, equipment, parts, and supplies, and ensure expenses align with the approved budget.
Prepare reports on unit activities and maintain departmental records on personnel, equipment, and supplies.