SHOP SUPERINTENDENT - FLEET MANAGER

Benton County•Bentonville, AR

23h•$56,203 - $77,279

About The Position

Manages a county fleet operation, including vehicle acquisition and replacement, equipment repair and maintenance programs across shops in multiple locations, and the planning, procurement, and vehicle buildup processes for emergency and support vehicles used in Department operations. The role supervises fleet personnel, prepares and monitors the section budget, coordinates services and resources, oversees equipment acquisition and disposal, and manages vendor contracts, repairs, warranties, safety standards, and emissions compliance. It also directs short- and long-range planning for fleet operations, acquisitions, customer service, and fiscal matters. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid Arkansas Class A commercial driver's license (CDL), which must be maintained.
Eight years of journey-level experience in maintenance, repair, and service of gas and/or diesel motorized equipment and/or automotive-related functions, including three years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Graduation from a certified automotive mechanics trade school or an AAS in Automotive Technology may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Knowledge of supervision principles and practices.
Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws concerning hazardous materials used in vehicle repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of fleet service procedures and federal and state laws governing fleet service shop operations.
Knowledge of effective training methods for employee instruction in repair techniques or equipment operation.
Knowledge of state and federal vehicle emissions standards and hazardous-material handling and disposal requirements.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations for establishing fleet-service safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
Knowledge of formal bid procedures.
Skill in estimating vehicle repair costs to determine whether equipment should be repaired or disposed of.
Skill in modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Skill in using computer keyboard devices and software programs.
Skill in operating vehicles and equipment, such as automobiles, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment, for travel to off-site locations or road tests.
Skill in calculating weights, measurements, time, quantities, metric conversions, repair costs, parts and supplies expenditures, and budget recommendations.
Skill in preparing and administering a budget.
Skill in coordinating personnel and resources across work processes.

Responsibilities

Supervise fleet personnel, including interviewing, training, scheduling and assigning work, setting performance measures and priorities, evaluating performance, providing guidance, and recommending or implementing personnel actions.
Develop the section budget by forecasting income and expenses and preparing the information for review and approval.
Coordinate equipment and personnel availability to provide requested services to the county road department, including inspections, repairs, administrative services, and technical expertise.
Oversee and approve administrative paperwork for equipment acquisition and disposal, including titles, registrations, and licenses.
Monitor expenditures for budget compliance and approve equipment and supply purchases needed for section operations.
Develop specifications and bid packages, obtain cost estimates, evaluate proposals, select vendors, recommend acceptance, and monitor contract compliance for fleet and related equipment.
Review equipment maintenance invoices to verify that proper maintenance was performed.
Review equipment repair charges under new and extended service warranties to ensure warranty benefits are applied and department costs are reduced.
Analyze equipment buildup requests to determine needs and construction methods for optimal equipment performance and reliability.
Develop or approve shop safety standards consistent with OSHA guidelines and Department policies.
Audit contract repair services by inspecting vendor facilities and records to verify repair quality and billing accuracy.
Respond to service-user inquiries and complaints to provide information, maintain customer relations, and improve shop performance.
Transport equipment as needed for vehicle acquisition and repair using a tow truck, rollback truck, or car trailer.
Coordinate equipment receipt and disposal to maximize equipment utilization.
Oversee the vehicle emissions program to comply with federal and state mandates.
Direct short- and long-range planning for fleet operations and acquisitions, customer service, and fiscal issues.

Benefits

County-paid employee medical insurance.
County-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance.
County-paid long-term disability insurance.
Access to voluntary medical coverage for spouses and children.
Access to voluntary dental and vision coverage.
Access to voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Access to voluntary short-term disability coverage.
Access to voluntary critical illness coverage.
Access to voluntary accident insurance.
Access to voluntary hospital indemnity plans.
Participation in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) pension program.
Voluntary Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457(b) retirement plan.
11 paid holidays annually.
Paid sick leave of up to 12 working days per year.
Paid vacation leave of up to 10 working days per year.
One paid personal day annually.