Fleet Specialist

Position Summary

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 area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Cook up and review vehicle and equipment specifications for bid and/or warranty agreements.
• Coordinate the installation of public safety emergency or specialized equipment for fleet.
• Generate a variety of research regarding various activities affecting fleet operations; keep 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).
• Participate in fleet accident investigations; review safety investigation reports of accident and employee injuries; 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.
• Stay updated on new developments in the field assigned; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Coordinate vendor training on equipment or vehicles.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or a two (2) year technical certificate in automotive repair, or business administration.
• Five (5) years of fleet maintenance experience; and To include one (1) 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.

Physical Demands

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