Vehicle Control Manager
About The Position
The Vehicle Control Manager manages the unit vehicle and support-equipment program, including accountability, inspections, maintenance coordination, repairs, and operator certifications. The role tracks vehicle and equipment issue, return, utilization, and status; inspects vehicles at the start of each duty day and documents discrepancies; coordinates repairs or replacements; diagnoses and repairs vehicle and small-engine problems; performs trailer maintenance; and documents scheduled and unscheduled work. The position also maintains vehicle cleanliness and fuel readiness, controls and logs unit vehicle fuel keys, maintains an accountability database or spreadsheet, and submits fleet-status reports. The manager operates the unit forklift and trains and certifies squadron members as required, while coordinating driver and off-road vehicle certifications. The vehicle program must be maintained in accordance with applicable guidance, with an accessible continuity book. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The position has no supervisory or management authority.
Requirements
- Knowledge of vehicle management, accountability, safety procedures, small-engine repair, and general vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and support equipment.
- Forklift certification and physical ability to operate the unit forklift.
- Military experience directly related to the position.
- A valid REAL ID driver’s license.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of vehicle control manager experience.
- Two years of forklift and all-terrain vehicle instructor experience, with the ability to produce training certificates.
- Relevant small-engine, Polaris, or all-terrain vehicle maintenance training or direct experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage and track the issue, return, utilization, and status of unit vehicles and support equipment.
- Inspect vehicles at the start of each duty day, document discrepancies on AF Form 1800, and coordinate repairs or replacements.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle and small-engine problems; perform required trailer maintenance and document scheduled and unscheduled work.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and fuel readiness; control and log all unit vehicle fuel keys.
- Maintain a vehicle accountability database or spreadsheet and submit required fleet-status reports.
- Operate the unit forklift and train and certify squadron members as required; coordinate driver and off-road vehicle certifications.
- Maintain the vehicle program in accordance with applicable guidance and keep an accessible continuity book.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Professional development, training, and certification support.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
