Fleet Manager

Midland ISD - Fleet Manager

JOB DETAILS

Region:

18

School District/Employer:

Midland ISD

District Category/Employer:

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Position:

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Assignment Level:

Area Transportation Job Title:

Fleet Manager

School:

Midland Independent School District

Campus Description:

Date Posted:

3/25/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

POSITION

Transporation Fleet Manager

EXEMPT STATUS

Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS

226

PAY GRADE:

Aux

PG-10 DIVISION

DEPARTMENT:

Transportation

REPORTS TO

Director of Transportation

SUPERVISES

Oversees Fleet, Coach Buses, Parts Room, and other District Fleets.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree or Vocational Training

EXPERIENCE

Five years Shop Supervisor experience and ten years of automotive and/or school bus maintenance operations experience. Position Function/Purpose Manage a safe, efficient, and effective vehicle maintenance program for the District's school buses and assigned white fleet vehicles. Coordinate maintenance operations at MISD's Transportation and fueling facilities. Assist the Shop Supervisor in providing leadership and supervision to shop employees. Develop short and long term vehicles needs for the District and develop strategic plans to meet the fleet requirements and identifying significant improvement opportunities which will enhance the MISD fleet. Develop budget goals and re cost reports to determine the effectiveness of the District's fleet maintenance operation. Make rmendations to the Director for all maintenance related bids and purchases. Meet and provide support to Department Managers to help ensure that their fleet needs are met. Major Responsibilities 1. Maintains accurate records of all labor/materials/supplies utilized in the shops. 2. Determine long term goals and strategies to manage effective maintenance, repair, cost, tracking, specifications, purchasing and retirement of fleet. 3. Oversees maintenance of all vehicles, shop equipment, and fuel islands in Transportation. 4. Operational knowledge of the Texas Department of Public Safety Inspection requirements. 5. Oversee the Department's Preventive Maintenance Program. 6. Responsible for performing technician duties on Van Hool and other District fleet. 7. Responsible for checking buses for specific standards of performance and operation. 8. Development and management of a bus warranty shop program. 9. Oversee all school bus warranty claims, warranty work, and bus recalls notices. 10. Work closely with Mechanic Shop Supervisor 11. Ability to manage total fleet budget. 12. Be familiar with the usage of Infofinder LE. 13. Know how to use the Zonar Location and Path reports. 14. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation. 15. Must have CDL with "P" and "S" endorsements. 16. Subject to drive school bus. 17. Inventory of all parts, check in and out of parts, and proper storage. Maintain and clean parts room. Qualification Requirements

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION

1. Bachelor or Associate Degree 2. Valid Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License with P & S Endorsement 3. Must obtain ASE Certification within 1 year of employment 4. Successfulpletion of Texas Department of Public Safety Certification Course 5. Must pass an annual DOT physical examination by an appropriate health professional designated by the employer. 6. Valid Texas Driver's License and acceptable driving record; must adhere to Midland ISD's vehicle safety and use program

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

7. Computer Literate 8. Texas School Bus Driver Safety Certification 9. Extensive training in vehicle repair 10. Proficient in Fleet Management software. (RTA) 11. Proficient in Microsoft including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint 12. Excellent organizational, written, and oralmunication and interpersonal skills 13. Ability to work within deadlines and handle interruptions 14. Ability tomunicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and axillary departments 15. Knowledge of parts room operations 16. Knowledge of diesel and gas engine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair 17. Ability to meet the physical demands of mechanical repairs 18. Ability to operate all shop equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair

BACKGROUND

19. Acceptable driving record 20. Must pass random drug and alcohol test 21. Clearance on criminal background check

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

22. Minimum of five (5) years Shop Supervisor experience. 23. Minimum ten (10 years of automotive and/or school bus maintenance operations experience

SAFETY 24.

Ensure that tools, equipment, and machinery are operated and stored according to prescribed safety procedures. 25. Ensure that safety procedures and techniques used to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc. are practiced by shop employees. 26. Correct unsafe conditions in work areas and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. 27. Ensure that hazardous materials are properly stored and used, and have proper signage.

INSPECTION 28.

Inspect and track performance of repair work performed by mechanics 29. Inspect and approve work done by outside contractors. 30. Re and approvepleted work orders. 31. Ensure that state safety inspections for all district vehicles are performed properly and timely.

INVENTORY AND EQUIPMENT 32.

Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition. 33. Order equipment and supplies and maintain accurate records. 34. Rmend replacement of existing equipment. 35. Conduct annual inventory of physical equipment and supplies. 36. Ensure the upkeep and appearance of shop and parking lot area.

OTHER 37.

Work irregular hours and respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed. Establish on-call mechanic support. 38. Maintain records required by TECQ concerning maintenance and inspection of fuel dispensing systems. 39. Assist the Shop Supervisor with recruiting, screening, training, and evaluation of shop employees. 40. Train mechanics on mechanical diagnostic procedures. 41. Evaluate performance of mechanics and rmend training programs as needed. 42. Establish training programs for all mechanics and shop personnel. 43. Implement work standards for all jobs and evaluate the performance of mechanics. 44. Other duties as assigned by the Director.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

The ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles and machinery with moving parts. Exposed to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline and diesel fuel.

EQUIPMENT USED

Small hand tools, drills, drill press, grinder, air-powered tools, torch, jacks, safety equipment, diagnostic equipment, all other shop equipment,puters, and video monitoring equipment; School buses and district vehicles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 45.

Outside and inside 46. Excessive noise 47. Fumes, smoke, or gasses 48. Grease and oils 49. Solvents 50. Working around moving vehicles 51. Flexible working hours, early and late The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented bymensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Qualifications:

Qualification Requirements

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION

1. Bachelor or Associate Degree 2. Valid Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License with P & S Endorsement 3. Must obtain ASE Certification within 1 year of employment 4. Successfulpletion of Texas Department of Public Safety Certification Course 5. Must pass an annual DOT physical examination by an appropriate health professional designated by the employer. 6. Valid Texas Driver's License and acceptable driving record; must adhere to Midland ISD's vehicle safety and use program

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