Fleet Maintenance Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Assistant Vice President, Energy and Infrastructure, manages vehicle maintenance, repair, and replacement of DFW rolling stock, to improve readiness and reduce operating cost. The Fleet Maintenance Manager will provide direction for functional garage supervisors, including personnel safety practices and technician training. The position is responsible for (managing or developing) fulfilling the Airport’s strategic objectives for Fleet net zero carbon emissions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, direct, and provide management of a division of 35 staff responsible for lifecycle management of a diverse fleet.

• Develops, evaluates, and implements policies, procedures, standards, goals, objectives and develop budgets for the Fleet Management group and is an active participant in the departmental business plan annually.

• Leads the Fleet Maintenance organization through transition to zero emissions vehicles.

• Provides recommendations on types of vehicles purchased. Provides information on infrastructure needs to support zero emissions vehicles. Provides for personnel development to support zero emissions vehicle maintenance.

• Develops internal and outsourced staffing and systems to provide for the preventive maintenance and shop repair of all airport vehicles.

• Manages supervisory and technical staff involved in the maintenance and repair of board vehicles.

• Consults with key user departments to identify fleet requirements and develop appropriate maintenance best practices to ensure that board vehicles are cost effectively and sustainably maintained.

• Develops and administers contract maintenance agreements for affected vehicles.

• Develops, implements, and administers a fleet maintenance safety program to include training that ensures operational and shop safety.

• Supervises and manages fleet maintenance staff by establishing performance standards, completing employee performance evaluations, administering the Board’s Human Resource policies and procedures, providing staff training and development, and recruiting qualified personnel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, management, or a related field.

• Eight (8) years of experience in fleet maintenance and planning.

• Four (4) years of supervisory experience.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.

• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Politically astute with the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders and customer departments and accept ambiguity and contradiction as a natural part of the working environment

• Knowledgeable of the principles of fleet administration and personnel management.

• Capable of managing staff and providing leadership to provide a clear understanding of the department's core goals through regular and consistent communication.

• Broad, extensive and progressively responsible administrative experience in fleet management with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing fleet asset management (specifying, acquisition, maintenance, repair, disposal, and replacement).

• Experience in public administration and knowledge of the governmental procurement process.

• Knowledge of budgeting, finance, and management information systems.

• Knowledge of environmental regulations and standards as they pertain to fleet operations and maintenance.

• Knowledge of zero emissions vehicles.

• Knowledge of computer applications related to departmental management.

• Experience developing and making internal presentations.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of maintenance planning and scheduling programs.

• Ability to plan, organize, and manage a fleet maintenance program.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, and to maintain harmonious internal and external relationships at all levels.

• Works in office and automotive maintenance environments.

• Subject to inclement weather conditions and vehicle exhaust fumes.

• Uses substantial reasoning in problem solving.

• Uses near-visual acuity in reading written documents.

• Performs mathematical calculations.

• Communicates by telephone, computer, in writing, and in person.

• Drives to locations on and off Airport property.