Fleet Maintenance Supervisor - Fleet Maintenance – Mass Transit Department
Escambia County**Close Date: April 30, 2027** This role is responsible for the hands-on execution, management, and coordination of maintenance for a fleet of commercial passenger vehicles. The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the scheduling and review of all vehicle maintenance with in-house and third-party maintenance providers, while actively performing repairs and reviewing all repair details and costs. Responsibilities also include controlling roadside response efforts and overseeing all regulatory compliance inspections for the department fleet. This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Diagnose malfunctions and perform vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements. Oversee and comply with local, state, and federal maintenance and safety SOPs, locally applicable public authority legislation, regulations, and standards, ensuring that maintenance staff follow them. Utilize and oversee the county/department-approved applications by maintenance facility staff to accurately record and track maintenance work orders and parts inventory. Manage preventive maintenance and “unscheduled” repairs for the vehicles serviced by this facility. Represent the maintenance activity at the local level in its interaction, communication, and coordination of activities with other local operations functions: driver/operator care, route operations, and customer care. Supervise the maintenance staff responsible. Diagnoses difficult problems and recommends repairs by locating sources of problems through observation of mechanical deficiencies in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments. Develops and administers Fleet operating and capital budgets by monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget. Performs other duties as assigned or required. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualification Requirements: Training and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), and two years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in fleet maintenance, automotive repair, or a related field and five years of fleet maintenance experience, including three years at a lead or minor supervisory level; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Licensing Requirements: Valid Class "B" commercial class driver's license with air brakes and passenger endorsements with Florida D.O.T. Medical Certification or have the ability to obtain both within 90 days in this position Preferred Requirements: ASE Certification G-Suite experience Experience with EV vehicles, as well as propane engine diagnostics and troubleshooting Experience with compliance with the local applicable DOT compliance of Small-Medium-Heavy buses Transportation experience with a strong preference for passenger transportation Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's): Supervisory principles Budgeting principles Attention to detail and consistent formatting Self-motivated and driven problem solver Strong verbal and written communication skills Applicable tools and equipment utilized in the trade Vehicle and equipment repair techniques Applicable vehicle and equipment standards in assigned area of responsibility Occupational hazards and safety precautions Using computers and related software applications Conducting accident investigations Inspecting vehicles and equipment Prepare and monitor budgets Prepare technical specifications Read and comprehend technical repair manuals Maintain records Monitor and evaluate subordinates Delegate and prioritize work Prepare reports Exer…