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Automotive Fleet Supervisor
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What they do
A Transportation Supervisor managers internal distribution for a company, or transportation for a company that ships packages to customers. Assigns and directs drivers, coordinates transportation schedules, and monitors trucks or delivery vehicles. May supervise transportation services for a school district, higher education institution, or a recreational or corporate campus. Coordinates routes, assigns drivers, and monitors vehicle operations.
$55,210 / year median in Tennessee
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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Job Description:
This role is responsible for overseeing and maintaining a safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient fleet of vehicles, including ground support equipment and on‑road vehicles. The position ensures the proper use, care, and stewardship of all physical assets , proactively mitigating equipment failures, controlling operating costs, and optimizing fleet performance. Responsibilities include managing external vendor relationships , collaborating closely with automotive mechanics and internal stakeholders, conducting routine equipment and facility audits , and ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance standards. The position continuously monitors fleet maintenance activities, analyzes cost drivers and performance trends, tracks key expense indicators, and develops and implements cost‑reduction initiatives . This role also provides direct supervision and leadership to department mechanics, ensuring operational excellence and accountability.Responsibilities:
Schedules preventative maintenance inspections and reviews the results, monitors repairs, and performs vehicle audits to ensure mechanics adheres to safety, regulatory and appearance standards. Analyzes equipment or vehicle system failures to determine root causes and resolve problems, and plans and coordinates equipment repairs with internal and external groups. Ensure adequate inventory levels (e.g., parts, tires, etc.) to support business processes. Adheres to purchasing limits, expense approval procedures, and equipment disposal guidelines to remain within cost plan. Reviews and approvals of automotive expenses. Determines employee training need to produce continuous development plans. Conducts performance evaluations and resolves individual and group performance issues.Requirements:
Must possess a minimum of three (3) years' experience in automotive fleet industry Must be available to work Monday- Friday
- flexible based on business needs Must be able to work 7am-5pm
- flexible based on business needs Must be flexible to travel (locally) between facilities Must reside within the geographical area of the job
- relocation not offered
Qualifications:
Previous experience in a Supervisory role- preferred Knowledge of mechanical fundamentals, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to vehicle or aircraft fleet operation Ability to manage equipment repair and oversee the correction of problems with tools, machinery, and other standard technical equipment Ability to manage inspections, physical assets, and working relationships with vendors
Internal Salary Grade:
20E Deadline to apply: July 21st; 11:59PM- internal applicants