The Highlands Ranch Metro District is accepting applications for a full-time Fleet Supervisor for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space department. This position provides leadership, planning, and direction in administering the Metro District’s Fleet Maintenance program. The Fleet Supervisor performs a variety of professional, administrative, and technical duties to meet the District’s goals.

We strongly encourage candidates that are hard-working, prompt, responsible, able to work independently and with a team, and have a willingness to learn, to apply. We welcome and highly encourage veterans to submit their applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership to team of fleet employees.
• Conducts regularly scheduled team and individual meetings, providing guidance, direction, recognition, and correction as needed.
• Delegates responsibility to team.
• Analyze information and processes, using data to develop more effective and efficient processes.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with section policy.
• Recommend section budget to Manager.
• Maintains records, tracks data, submits reports on relevant operating metrics.
• Recommends long and short-term projects to maintain assets.
• Recommends improvements and updates to create efficiency in operations and to improve service delivery to meet expectations of highlands ranch community.
• Manage purchases in compliance with district policy at all levels.
• Ensure the highest quality service to internal and external customers.
• Supports staff in meeting safety and quality standards for maintenance of Districts.
• fleet and equipment, project fabrication, and vehicle and equipment up-fitting.
• Ensures staff complies with established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment including protective headwear, eye and ear protection, safety shoes, gloves, and breathing apparatus.
• Schedules and tracks fleet and equipment maintenance needs and special projects.
• Participates with manager to prepare fleet sections annual budget.
• Maintains WEX Fleet Fueling Card System including maintenance and distribution of fuel card program and associated reporting.
• Maintains the On-Site Fuel Storage System including but not limited to safe and timely delivery of fuel, implementation of Spill Prevention Plan in compliance with state requirement, fuel facility maintenance, complete and submit inspection reports per Colorado State Oil Inspection Division requirements.
• Annually provides inspection reports to the Colorado State Oil Inspection Division.
• Oversee snow recovery and snow removal equipment maintenance.
• Proficient and able to maintain records and data tracking using Asset Essentials work order, asset, and inventory management programs.
• Completes and submits Accident and Incident Records; reviews incidents and implements safe practices.
• Maintains accurate records of damage and repair costs to the fleet and equipment.
• Coordinates insurance reporting with District risk management.
• Maintains Vehicle and Equipment Service Records; oversees design and implementation of preventive maintenance program.
• Responsible for procurement of Vehicles and Equipment; manage bid process per District purchase policy; define vehicle and equipment specifications to meet needs.
• Recommends reassignment and Auction of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment; coordinates shipment and maintains sales records; submits reports per District policy.
• Recycling of Materials - Coordinates the metal recycling program, including but not limited to disposal and recycling of used petroleum products.
• Responsible for the fleet parking yard activities, including establishing procedures to maintain organized equipment storage and safe traffic flow.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Construction & Facilities Maintenance Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directly supervises full-time fleet employees.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Serves on various employee committees and planning teams as assigned.
• Stays current with industry trends and legislation affecting the operation of the District’s fleet.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from college, vocational, or trade school with specialized training in automotive mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field. 
• Five (5) years of related experience, or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of automotive mechanics; knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, generators, and welding; price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance. Skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment and…

• Effectively implement preventative maintenance programs and procedures, familiar with the District’s procurement procedures.
• Mentor and train the fleet staff and oversee quality control of vehicles and equipment maintenance.
• Instruct staff on various steel and aluminum welding techniques. 
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, vendors, and the public.
• Moderately skilled using windows PC, emphasis on Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Computerized testing equipment, electronic vehicle diagnostics equipment and tablet, power, hand, and air tools.
• Equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; including jacks, hydraulic lifts, welding equipment, and pneumatic tools required for minor and major repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles.
• General office equipment; scanner/copier/printer, personal computer, various web-based software’s, calculator, desk phone, cell phone, and mobile or portable radio. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift weights up to 80 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. 

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. 

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy. 

WORK SCHEDULE

Generally, works between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedules will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events and programs, meetings, and/or staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, and overtime hours. 

This position is on-call as part of the snow removal program, and required to report as needed to support equipment needs for snow removal.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, interview, reference check, and job-related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific states of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the District and requirements of the job change. Pre-employment screening includes a background check (18 ), motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

ABOUT US

This is a special district serving the thriving, active community of Highlands Ranch with approximately 103,000 residents. We employ a variety of professionals in fields including public works, parks, forestry, finance, and recreation.

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more.

Highlands Ranch Metro District is a great place to work! We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work/life balance by offering outstanding benefits:

Health & Retirement!

• 100% paid employee-only medical insurance premiums
• 100% paid employee-only dental & vision insurance premiums
• 100% paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premiums.
• 100% contribution match for the pension plan
• Up to 6% contribution match for the optional retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for additional medical expenses.

Work/life Balance! 

• Earn 2 weeks’ vacation accrual per year (3 weeks after 5 years)
• On date of hire receive 80 hours of sick leave (and each year on work anniversary)
• 9 full paid holidays and 2 half holidays in 2024
• 200 hours of medical leave

Wellness & Improvement!

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support, guidance, and resources for employees and their families.
• Up to $2,000 a year for education reimbursement.
• Highlands Ranch Community Association recreation center pass for a discounted fee.

Saving & Planning!

• Optional 457 deferred compensation plan to help employees plan for their retirement.
• Group discounts for employees on everything from legal assistance to cell phone bills.

We are accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.