Fleet Supervisor

Minnkota Power Cooperative•Grand Forks, ND

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Minnkota Power is seeking qualified applicants for a Fleet Supervisor located at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This position is responsible for supervision of the Fleet Services department, including supervision of vehicle mechanics, coordination and scheduling services, providing technical assistance, and overall coordination of the corporate fleet. The salary range for this position begins at $95,226 per year. Appropriate pay will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and previous relevant experience.

Requirements

Position requires at least a degree in vehicle mechanics, diesel technology, or related experience.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license, preferably a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the vehicle fleet maintenance business.
Some experience in leading work crews from a technical and supervisory standpoint and with EPA and DOT regulations.
Experience using a computer-based maintenance program, GPS program, and / or other related programs

Responsibilities

Departmental Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting their assigned areas’ short- and long-term initiatives
Provides support to the development of employees within their assigned area(s)
Assists with goals, monitors work, and helps evaluates results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met and are in line with the needs and mission of the organization
Oversees assigned area(s) and employees for budgeting, expense accounting, and payroll processes
Oversee operations in the vehicle maintenance shop
Identify individual technical training needs and initiate appropriate action
Monitor work activity to ensure it is done in a safe manner and in compliance with current regulations
Approve expense reports and material purchases
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance performed
Maintain accurate documentation of test results
Maintain appropriate Department of Transportation (DOT) records
Consults with licensing personnel to provide specifications for permit applications
Review work practices and operating condition of tools and equipment
Ensure that the necessary parts are maintained in inventory
Coordinate and Schedule Service Activities
Direct priority and scope of work to be performed
Review manpower requirements and initiate appropriate action
Assign jobs to personnel
Coordinate appropriate work activities with department superintendents, individual drivers, etc.
Coordinate work activities with other outside repair facilities and parts suppliers
Provide Technical Assistance
Assist personnel with technical issues
Provide input to other departments from a vehicle maintenance perspective
Stay current with new technology and equipment
Root cause analysis of reoccurring problems
Coordination of the corporate fleet
Perform right-sizing studies for fleet
Determine appropriate lifecycles for fleet
Coordinate with outside departments on vehicle needs (MRY station, Bismarck airport, etc)
Coordination with Procurement to facilitate the purchase of new and replacement vehicles and equipment
Review appropriate financing methods for equipment (rental, purchase, lease)