Senior Fleet Services Specialist

Aquarion Water Company•Bridgeport, CT

1d•$43•Onsite

About The Position

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.Job SummaryA position is available in the Fleet Services group for a Senior Fleet Services Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations related to preventative and emergency repairs for over 220 company vehicles and ancillary equipment. They will have a shared responsibility for an annual expense and capital budget of between $1M - $1.5M each. The position directly supervises Fleet Services Technician and seasonal employees.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma and at least two (2) years of advanced technical school training are required
Five (5) plus years’ experience required.
Possess a good understanding of current On-Board Diagnostics for the major domestic automobile manufactures.
Must be able to successfully complete the State of Connecticut Emissions Certification Training Program.
Must be able to obtain and hold a valid State of CT DOT medical card

Nice To Haves

Problem Solving: (Situations are identical; similar; differing; variable; non-recurring).
Excellent diagnostic skills are required as situations can be complex and non-recurring.
Can identify recurring and non-recurring operating conditions and maintenance needs requiring adjustment.
Accountability: (Assist others, share responsibility, fully responsible, direct others. Also, if applicable, state dollar volume of assets controlled, and number of people supervised, directly and indirectly).

Responsibilities

Determine daily work schedule utilizing fleet management software, manage and prioritize emergencies and scheduled work.
Determine optimum preventative maintenance schedule for vehicles and perform required maintenance.
Determine external resource requirements and materials, select vendors, and maintain contractual relationships.
Generate purchase requisitions for maintenance and capital equipment as well as process all vendor related invoices.
Select and procure new vehicles based on organizational needs within corporate guidelines. Manage all vehicle documentation for the life of each vehicle.
Administer accident management reporting and act as liaison with insurance company.
Maintain asset management database of all registered vehicles and associated equipment subject to audit inspection for insurance purposes.
Manage all state vehicle permits, i.e. registrations, DOT records, flashing light permits, etc.
Perform all diagnostics and repairs on vehicles and ancillary equipment. Service, maintain, and repair company vehicles of all types, and heavy equipment of varying types (trucks, engines, pumps, generators, etc.).
Manage the fleet fuel management program.
Administer registrations, perform emission testing, and other administrative duties as required.
Perform welding and fabrication as required.
Special projects related to general building maintenance as required.
Assist facilities manager on an as needed basis.
Coordinate PTO with facilities manager to ensure a facilities representative is on site daily.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds for 10 minutes.
Must be able to drive, stand, bend, and kneel for prolonged periods of time. Possess good computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft software platform and ability to learn specialized asset management and preventive maintenance software required.