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AssistantDirectorofTransportationFleetServices

$126–189k ~AI est. Houston, Texas, United States
The Brief

“Assistant Director of Transportation Fleet Services. Skills: Fleet maintenance, Shop operations, Vehicle lifecycle management. Lead fleet maintenance program. Standardize shop procedures”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure safe service; Ensure efficient service; Ensure customer-focused service; Support student transportation

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain CDL endorsements within 45 days, Required to obtain Texas School Bus Driver Certification within six (6) months, Required to obtain TCEQ certification within 45 days, Occasional walking, Occasional standing, Occasional sitting, Occasional bending, Occasional stooping, Occasional kneeling, Occasional crouching, Occasional crawling, Lifting/carrying less than 40 pounds, Use hands to finger, Use hands to handle, Use hands to feel objects, Use tools, Reach with hands, Talk, Hear, Close vision, Color vision, Ability to adjust focus, Attendance at conferences, Work prolonged hours, Work irregular hours, Maintain emotional control

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma or GED, 8 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications, Minimum 2 years experience as mechanic, Minimum 4 years vehicle repair experience, Valid Driver's license with CDL Certification Class A, CDL Passenger (P) endorsement, CDL School Bus (S) endorsement

Nice to Have

Texas Association for Pupil Transportation Certification, Texas Association for School Bus Technicians Certification, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck equivalents T1–T6, School Bus S-series (S1–S7) certifications, 5 years supervisory experience, Texas School Bus Driver Certification, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Stage II Vapor Recovery Certification

What You'll Do.

Lead fleet maintenance program

Standardize shop procedures

Ensure shops adequately staffed

Oversee work for shop foremen

Implement quality control

Monitor preventive maintenance schedules

Enforce safety procedures

Operate district vehicles

Approve purchases for fleet services

Assist with budget development

Manage operating budget

Monitor cost controls

Develop specifications for bids

Make recommendations for bids

Prepare supporting documentation

Ensure staffing alignment

Ensure operational coverage

Recommend hiring personnel

Recommend placement personnel

Recommend transfer personnel

Recommend retention personnel

Recommend dismissal personnel

Create continuing training

Maintain continuing training

Schedule continuing training

Contribute to new-hire onboarding

Set expectations for customer service

Set expectations for punctuality

Set expectations for reliability

Set expectations for professional conduct

Compile required reports

Maintain required reports

File required reports

Ensure compliance with laws

Interpret regulations

Ensure compliance with regulations

Ensure compliance with guidelines

Ensure compliance with policies

Support policy development

Support policy evaluation

Support policy enforcement

Safeguard confidentiality

Provide responsive service

Provide clear communication

Participate in staff development

Model professionalism

Model collaborative problem-solving

Support district priorities

Support department priorities

Supervise Fleet Services Specialist

Manage Fleet Services Specialist

Lead Fleet Services Specialist

Supervise Parts Manager

Supervise body shop operations

Manage body shop operations

Lead body shop operations

Assist in supervision of shop personnel

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination; Vendor management; Stakeholder management; Partner with transportation centers; Collaborate with center Area Directors; Collaborate with Assistant Directors; Work with campuses; Work with departments; Work with parents; Work with vendors; Work with community partners

Communication Scope

Clear communication; Effective interaction

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