Fleet Specialist

About the Role

Prepare and review vehicle and equipment specifications and warranty agreements; oversee and coordinate the receipt, maintenance, and servicing of fleet vehicles; maintain contact with vendors regarding warranty work, equipment, and maintenance; investigate fleet accidents and perform vehicle and equipment safety inspections; perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the service and maintenance activities of fleet vehicles with vendors; ensure compliance with established vendor contracts and warranty agreements.
• Prepare and review vehicle and equipment specifications for bid and/or warranty agreements.
• Coordinate the installation of public safety emergency or specialized equipment for fleet.
• Produce research regarding activities affecting fleet operations; prepare and maintain records, files, and computer-generated reports on vehicle usage, maintenance, etc.
• Determine if fleet unit meets described specifications during inspection of construction and/or repair(s).
• May participate in fleet accident investigations; review safety investigation reports of accidents and employee injuries; may recommend preventive measures.
• Maintain contact with risk management staff regarding vehicle accidents and total vehicle losses.
• Recommend and participate in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing fleet maintenance services; implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor fleet program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

Supplemental Functions

• Attend meetings, seminars, and training programs.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• May coordinate vendor training on equipment or vehicles.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or a two-year technical certificate in automotive repair or business administration; and
• Five years of fleet maintenance experience; and
• One year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Inside work environment with frequent outdoor site inspections; may travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals; possible exposure to toxic materials.

Physical: Inside work environment with frequent outdoor site inspections; may require physical activity related to vehicle and equipment maintenance.