Fleet Supervisor

Flathead Electric Cooperative•Kalispell, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Supervisor oversees all fleet operations, including personnel, materials, safety, maintenance, equipment use and replacement, and related activities. The role develops fleet specifications, evaluates bids, and determines how retired units should be disposed of. It manages fleet maintenance and turnover, parts inventory, service records, equipment, and the annual fleet budget, while supervising and supporting mechanics through the Mechanic Foreman. The position also coordinates hiring, employee training and performance feedback, safety practices, purchasing, and communication with management and members of the cooperative. The position is based onsite in Kalispell, Montana, and is full-time, non-union, and exempt. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with additional time as needed, and occasional out-of-area or overnight travel. Work is mostly indoors, with occasional outdoor activities in varied weather and terrain. Offers are contingent on pre-employment drug screening and a background check, and employment is subject to a one-year probationary period. Flathead Electric Cooperative describes its benefits as competitive pay, a retirement plan, matching 401(k), health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, on-the-job training, and an education reimbursement program. The cooperative also hosts employee and family events and offers opportunities to participate in advisory groups and pilot projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
10 years of experience in a related field.
Required experience supervising.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office 365.
Basic math skills.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Valid Montana driver’s license and ability to be insured to drive FEC vehicles.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to work 40 hours per week with additional time as needed.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to travel occasionally out of the area and/or overnight.
Ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, show initiative, and exercise good judgment.
Legible handwriting; organization, accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
Excellent member relations and customer service skills.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals, including those with opposing points of view.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an automotive trade school specializing in diesel, hydraulic, and heavy truck repair.
Experience in diesel, hydraulic, and heavy truck repair and overall fleet management.
Experience with record keeping, auto repair and test equipment, and truck specification, including knowledge of engine types, axle ratings, gear ratios, and boom and bucket ratings.

Responsibilities

Oversee fleet operations, including personnel, materials, safety, maintenance, equipment use, and replacement.
Ensure mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance are completed safely and efficiently, including prompt response to emergency needs.
Develop and maintain fleet maintenance schedules, including annual DOT and boom/bucket inspections.
Purchase approved repair parts and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Ensure repair and maintenance service records are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
Ensure tools and equipment are cared for and stored properly.
Design, implement, and manage a fleet turnover schedule.
Design, upgrade, and maintain standardized specifications for selected fleet equipment.
Develop and monitor the annual fleet budget.
Coordinate with Human Resources, the Operations Superintendent, and the COO on open mechanic positions; advertise, screen, interview, and recommend qualified applicants, and verify minimum qualifications.
Train employees according to their job descriptions and learning needs, provide assistance, ensure attendance at designated safety and job-related training, and communicate training needs to management.
Direct mechanics’ daily activities through the Mechanic Foreman to ensure safe and successful completion of assigned work.
Provide employees with ongoing performance feedback and direction; recommend disciplinary action when necessary in accordance with FEC policies.
Issue local purchase orders to vendors as required and forward invoices to the Accounting Coordinator or Operations Administrative Assistant.
Conduct assignments professionally and courteously with members, landowners, employees, vendors, and the public.
Observe the FEC system for deficiencies while traveling, document them, and submit them daily to maintenance personnel.
Keep the supervisor informed about situations requiring immediate attention; contact another management individual about hazardous conditions if the direct supervisor is unavailable.
Promote member, vendor, employee, and public satisfaction through courteous and professional assistance.
Promote a respectful and effective working environment among employees.
Promote and maintain a positive safety culture, follow applicable Safety Handbook policies, and promptly report incidents and potential hazards to a supervisor or Safety Coordinator.
Stay familiar with FEC objectives and applicable policies.
Perform other duties assigned by management.