What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Vehicle Maintenance Specialist position at FedEx Ground?
Position Type: Full Time
Employee Type: Professional
Job Summary
Oversees the garage vendors throughout the FedEx Ground (FXG) System. Implements FXG policy regarding preventative maintenance procedures, company policies and cost controls. Manages all aspects of the vehicle maintenance of company owned equipment including, but not limited to, vehicle specifications, cost analysis/management, warranty and fleet management. Works with station management to ensure Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance needs are met. Supports field/ district operations.
Essential Functions
• Monitors, audits and inspects completed preventative maintenance inspections (PM’s) and repairs of equipment to ensure deadlines are met, quality of repairs meet standards, and repairs are consistent.
• Monitors inspections of company-owned and approved equipment to ensure adherence to DOT regulations and company appearance standards. • Monitors Business Controls Self Audit (BCSA) compliance and assists in process development.
• Ensures Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection agency (EPA) regulations are adhered to by garage vendors.
• Ensures company policies regarding operational and safety issues are adhered to.
• Monitors and inspects work in progress and at completion to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Monitors and manages maintenance costs pertaining to purchasing, inventory control and outsourcing of repairs.
• Reviews and authorizes repairs for company-owned equipment.
• Works with vendors to discuss services, obtain pricing, discuss alternatives for cost reductions and maintain cooperative relationships and assists in selection of vendors.
• Monitors maintenance vendor compliance with federal regulations and ensures disposals documented and are completed within HazMat guidelines.
• Maintains spare equipment, including transfer of equipment throughout districts as requested by District Operations Engineering Specialist.
• Conducts failure analysis on equipment.
Minimum Education
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Safety or related field preferred.
Minimum Experience
• Five (5) years of vehicle maintenance or maintenance management required.
Required Skills, Abilities and / or Licensure
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information.
• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to functional needs.
• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• Ability to develop effective methods for tracking and monitoring data or information.
• Demonstrated experience with fleet business practices and both power and trailer maintenance industry procedures.
• Experience directing a mechanic workforce, scheduling maintenance and maintenance computer software.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Address: 3901 Adler Drive 100
City: Dallas
State: Texas
Zip Code: 75211
Domicile Location: P5751
EEO Statement
FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce
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