Job Summary:
The Fleet Foreman oversees and maintains an effective fleet maintenance program that prolongs the life of equipment, ensures safe operation of all equipment and completes repairs in a timely manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct reports: 10 employees
Reports: Mechanics, cleaners, support clerks
Oversee maintenance on vehicles and buildings
Evaluating and driving departments operational performances
Ensure federal, State and company standards are maintained during all processes for legal compliance
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
This position manages the following functional areas;
Report to direct supervisor on operational progress
Ensure compliance and best practices
Coordinate, schedule, and audit vehicle maintenance repairs to include preventative, mechanical and electrical repair to tractors, trucks and trailers.
Prioritize and assign work to meet customers’ needs
Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of company’s assets
Control repair, inventory, and labor costs
Coach and mentor mechanics
Manage facilities, assuring a clean and safe working environment
Ensure repairs and cleaning practices are done timely and correctly
Required Skills & Abilities:
Experience as a bus mechanic
Must have a valid CDL and clean driving record
Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask
Must be able to travel to remote locations on a regular basis and as needed on an emergency basis. On call for revolving weekend/night duty to respond to any type of emergency. Requires night shift work and early morning work on a regular basis to observe, monitor and coach employees and supervisors.
Be always available by phone in case of emergencies
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Can hold others accountable.
Thorough knowledge of Transportation and mechanic Industry
Believes and displays DPV core values
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education, Experience and Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at times.
Must be able to drive a bus
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