Fleet Director

Job Description:

We have an opportunity for a Fleet Director to take control of all the maintenance of the client’s fleet of trucks. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in this field and extensive experience as a Diesel Mechanic.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment assigned to departments and divisions;
• Implements and monitors a preventative maintenance program to assure cost effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program to provide maintenance by manufacturers specifications;
• Maintains a complete inventory system through recording of all expenditures and income of each vehicle, maintenance equipment, fuel, repair parts, supplies, etc;
• Monitors user departments by analysis of vehicle and equipment utilization and evaluation of equipment specifications;
• Implements and maintains a mechanic training and certification program to provide needed technical skills for mechanics in repair of automobiles and heavy equipment;
• Enforces city safety practices and procedures and ensures employees receive appropriate safety training;
• Supervises all Fleet Services employees; trains, evaluates and disciplines employees;
• Assists in the development of the Fleet Services budget to include a review of past year expenses and income; adjusts and administers all Fleet Service purchases, including parts, tools, office supplies;
• Assists departments with the development of specifications for vehicles and equipment to be used Corporation; arranges for the purchase and delivery of vehicles and equipment to all departments in Murray City; insures that all vehicles and equipment purchased are licensed and registered;
• Welds; replaces parts; repairs parts; repairs electrical systems; diagnoses vehicles for minor body and fender work; performs tune ups and engine overhauls; troubleshoots problems when needed;
• Examines reports for accuracy on each vehicle and piece of equipment repaired; writes reports on vehicles and equipment repaired;
• Keeps maintenance and repair records; performs preventive maintenance on all departmental vehicles; orders repair parts;
• Checks all repair work performed in shop for completeness. This includes physical inspections and road tests before vehicle is turned back to user departments:

 Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a mechanic working on trucks / trailers (Hands on knowledge);
• Workshop & General Maintenance manager;
• Refrigerated trailer maintenance;
• Forklifts operation and maintenance;
• Good Practice of maintenance;
• Down time scheduling;
• Building maintenance;
• Management leadership and control;
• Health and safety knowledge / experience.

Should you not receive a response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.