The Fleet Manager, under minimal direction, supervises mechanic staff engaged in the maintenance and repair of various vehicles and construction and maintenance equipment. The Fleet Manager actively participates in maintaining and repairing County vehicles and equipment. Supervises, observes work in progress, and evaluates assigned personnel.

• Responsible for the management and supervision of mechanics, including assigning and reviewing work, training, completing performance evaluations, and making recommendations on hiring, terminating, and disciplining personnel.
• Selects, motivates, and evaluates staff provides or coordinates training and works with employees to correct deficiencies maintains and updates department employees' personnel records performs annual performance evaluations of staff.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the unit work plan meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems assigns project and programmatic areas of responsibility, and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
• Implements and monitors a preventative maintenance program to assure cost effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program to provide care by the manufacturer's specifications.
• Determines when to have maintenance or repairs completed in-house or outsourced to vendors.
• Recommends the actions needed concerning the purchase of supplies, equipment, or significant parts, based on notifications of requests received meet with sales representatives concerning parts, supplies, and equipment and dealers relating to new equipment develops and submit specifications for equipment purchases to the purchasing agent or county commissioners and recommends purchasing equipment.
• Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety-related training and skills
• Prepares and monitors operating budgets related to the fleet, equipment, personnel, and inventory.
• Researches and responds to customer complaints.
• Maintains and reports on fleet equipment performance metrics.
• Develops and implements fleet operations policies and procedures.
• Commit's self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual effort.
• Maintains a complete inventory system through recording all vehicle expenditures (full life cycle cost), original acquisition, upfitting fees, maintenance costs, gasoline, repair parts, supplies, etc.
• Routinely schedules, leads, attends, and participates in meetings, training, and information sessions with staff.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:Graduation from an accredited high school or GED Program. Eight (8) years of work related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience (lead worker experience counts) in fleet, mechanical or heavy equipment maintenance or any combination of education and experience has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job successfully. Must possess and maintain a valid class A CDL with a good driving history.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Mechanical processes and techniques used in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of gasoline and diesel automotive equipment and construction equipment and machinery. The acquisition, repair, maintenance, and disposal of automotive, fleet construction, and off-road vehicles and equipment. The hazards and safety precautions of the automotive trade and techniques that mechanics should apply. The methods and procedures of the mechanical repair trade. Considerable knowledge of diesel and gas engine maintenance and repair processes. Electrical, hydraulic, and welding processes and practices. Principles and practices of adequate employee supervision, training, and evaluation. Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and people and resources coordination. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft-based products. Skilled in: Analyzing problems and identify alternative solutions. Troubleshooting diagnosing and repairing equipment with accuracy and speed. Researching and evaluating new service methods and techniques. Test and inspect services and processes to evaluate quality or performance. Instilling a culture of proper and applicable safety practices, procedures, and regulations in the work place. Ability to: Prioritize competing priorities. Ability to negotiate, develop, and prepare internal service level agreements. Supervise the work of others. Develop maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment. Deliver both verbal and written instructions and communicate concisely and effectively. Maintain accurate records. Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team. Reason and make judgments and decisions. Manage time well of self and staff, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities. Demonstrate leadership and ability to deliver efficiency and quality at the highest of standards. Diagnose problems and determine appropriate service or repair. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct reports and peers. Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 60 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending for extended periods, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, driving, handling, use of vision, depth perception, reaching, forceful gripping, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions Subject to contact with exhaust fumes, volatile chemicals, and hazardous substances Subject to contact with dangerous machinery, noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation, tools, or machinery, indoors/outdoors in all weather types (excessive heat and cold.) Requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required by job circumstances.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.