Fleet Manager jobs in Fremont, CA

• Manages employees performing fleet maintenance activities.
• Meets regularly with Deputy Director of Maintenance Operations to discuss program issues and receives input and/or direction on pertinent issues.
• Assigns, trains, directs, evaluates and assists in selecting subordinate staff, performing service, maintenance, repair and overhaul work for a large fleet of automobiles, trucks, heavy construction equipment and related mechanical equipment.
• Develops and maintains work productivity measures and directs operational changes.
• Monitors and prepares employee performance evaluations and plans staff development.
• Designs and implements systems to encourage productive behavior and recognizes exceptional performance.
• With assistance from Deputy Director, reviews, mediates and resolves personnel problems, and administers discipline.
• Interprets and communicates appropriate application of policy and operations procedures.
• Assesses work to be performed, determines labor and materials required and prioritizes and schedules assignments; makes appropriate arrangements with outside contractors.
• Provides input for section operating and capital improvement plan budget development.
• Monitors materials and supply costs and vehicle repair history.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure conformance with the section’s budget.
• Assists in the development of developing rental rates, tracking actual versus budget costs, in-house versus sublet costs, and establishing life cycle maintenance criteria for vehicle replacement procedures.
• Audits input and operation of the maintenance management computer system for fleet maintenance.
• Monitors vehicle accidents and coordinates repair activities with the City’s Risk Management Division and insurance adjusters.
• Supervises inventory of vehicles and shop equipment.
• Directs and participates in the keeping of records on fleet maintenance activities and prepares related reports.
• Assists in maintaining a vehicle replacement schedule and the procurement of new vehicles and equipment based on specifications and requirements of departments.
• Ensures that safe work procedures, including wearing of protective equipment, are followed and that the Shop maintains compliance with Local, State and Federal requirements.
• Oversees and coordinates inspections of vehicles and equipment for safety hazards and maintenance needs and considers findings in the development of work and budgetary needs.
• May assist in troubleshooting equipment problems and road testing of vehicles after repair.
• Implements, coordinates and schedules a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Arranges for off-site specialized equipment installation.
• Monitors improvements in technology and changes in regulatory agency requirements.
• Supervises form processing for the registration of City vehicles.
• Participates in the safety committee.
• Coordinates random drug/alcohol testing program.
• Assists Deputy Director of Maintenance Operations in developing specifications for new vehicles and equipment, and in maintenance of the City’s fueling system and fuel requisitions.
• Coordinates activities of the Fleet Maintenance section with those of other City units and outside agencies.
• Makes oral and written presentations to citizen’s groups, commissioners and City Council.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:  City equipment and service priorities, operational principles for servicing, maintenance and repair of automobile, truck, construction and fire equipment found in a municipal organization; tools, equipment and supplies required to perform the work; hydraulic, electrical and related systems; techniques and equipment required for troubleshooting problems and determining staff, materials and supplies required; principles and practices of developing and implementing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program; shop and business mathematics; safety equipment and precautions; computer applications related to fleet maintenance and repair activities; principles and practices of supervision, including work planning and scheduling, selection practices, training, and work review and evaluation; techniques of determining customer satisfaction and employee productivity; inventory control methods; and basic public agency budgeting and purchasing practices.

Skill in: Analysis of automotive maintenance problems; planning, scheduling, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of mechanics, service workers and others; training staff in work procedures; scheduling and implementing an effective preventive maintenance program; troubleshooting equipment problems and estimating staff, materials and supplies required to perform maintenance and repair work; maintaining accurate records of materials, supplies and work performed; and reading and interpreting plans, specifications and manuals for a variety of fleet equipment; working effectively in a team environment.

Ability to:  Develop effective customer service policies and procedures; use computer applications related to the work; prepare periodic and special reports and correspondence related to the work of the section; perform occasional repair and vehicle testing work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacities to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactorily perform the job would be qualifying.  Example combinations include possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college or equivalent such as technical school education with course work in equipment maintenance, supervision, management, or a field related to the work and five years of journey-level mechanical maintenance and repair experience for both gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and construction equipment, at least two years of which are at a supervisory level.

 
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment.  Possession of class A or B driver's license is desirable for road test equipment.

Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%

Sitting:  Constant
Walking:  Occasional
Standing:  Rare
Bending (neck):  Frequent
Bending (waist):  Rare
Squatting:  Rare
Climbing:  Rare
Kneeling:  Rare
Crawling:  Rare
Jumping:  Rare
Balancing:  Rare
Twisting (neck):  Occasional
Twisting (waist):  Rare
Grasp - light (dominant hand):  Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant):  Rare
Grasp - firm (dominant hand):  Rare
Grasp - firm (non-dominant):  Rare
Fine manipulation (dominant):  Frequent
Fine manipulation (non-dominant):  Frequent
Reach - at/below shoulder:  Rare
Reach – above shoulder level:  Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs.  Occasional
11 to 25 lbs.  Rare
26 to 50 lbs.  Rare – Not a regular occurrence but possible in emergency situation, staff shortage, etc.
51 to 75 lbs.  Rare – Not a regular occurrence but possible in emergency situation, staff shortage, etc.
76 to 100 lbs.  Rare – Not a regular occurrence but possible in emergency situation, staff shortage, etc.
Over 100 lbs.  Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs.  Rare
11 to 25 lbs.  Rare – Not a regular occurrence but possible in emergency situation
26 to 50 lbs.  Rare – Not a regular occurrence but possible in emergency situation
51 to 75 lbs.  Rare
76 to 100 lbs.  Rare
Over 100 lbs.  Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs.  Rare
11 to 25 lbs.  Rare – Not a regular occurrence
26 to 50 lbs.  Rare – Not a regular occurrence
51 to 75 lbs.  Rare
76 to 100 lbs.  Rare
Over 100 lbs.  Never

Coordination:
Eye-hand:  Required
Eye-hand-foot:  Required
Driving:  Required

Vision:
Acuity, near:  Required
Acuity, far:  Required
Depth perception:  Required
Accommodation:  Required
Color vision:  Required
Field of vision:  Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact:  Required
Verbal contact w/others:  Required
Public:  Required

Hearing:
conversation:  Required
Telephone communication:  Required
Earplugs required:  Required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, works at unprotected heights, being around moving machinery, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to radiation or electrical energy (from computer monitor), exposure to solvents, grease or oil, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, uses computer monitor, exposure to flames or burning items, works around others, works alone, works with others.