Fleet Operations And Training Manager
Fleet Operations And Training Manager
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Job Description
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcecommitted to providing exemplary service to its residents. If you arepassionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
The Fleet Services Section of the Department of Public Works(DPW) performs dispatch functions including scheduling operators andequipment driver training and testing and emergency response operationsacross all DPW departments. Fleet Services also repairs and maintains over4000 pieces of equipment.
Purpose
Ensuring the highest level of service to customers theFleet Operations and Training Manager develops and administers the trainingprogram for over 900 DPW drivers. Additionally the Fleet Operations andTraining Manager coordinates assigns and manages the daily activity of driversand operators to meet the needs of City departments on a 24 hours a day 365day per year basis.
Essential Functions
Fleet Training
- Develop evaluate and update training programs and curriculum for all Fleet drivers and equipment operators ensuring that training and safety standards are met.
- Manage and schedule all Fleet training programs maintaining timely and accurate records.
- Develop special trainings programs for customer organizations in partnership with the Fleet Operations Manager.
- Manage the Driver Training staff ensuring that they provide valuable technical safe and proper training and operation of equipment.
- Manage certification testing for the Commercial Driver License (CDL) ThirdParty Examiner Program.
Safety
- Ensure follow through on crash investigations. Provide documentation prepare correspondence and participate as a subject matter expert in any resulting litigation.
- Manage new employee driving evaluations and postaccident remedial training program.
- In conjunction with the Safety staff organize participation in the federally mandated Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
- Assist in managing the Fleet Dispatch unit ensuring proper scheduling of equipment and operators to meet the operational needs of DPW and other City departments.
- Assist with driver and operator seasonal job selections to accommodate critical mission duties including call out lists equipment availability and management and use of the callout system and data.
- Coordinate seasonal operations to ensure equipment availability; respond to emergency and special requests for seasonal equipment.
- Coordinate and ensure readiness of emergency response efforts including snow and ice control operations.
- Participate as a member of the general ice control and snow plowing callout team. Supervise the contacting and call out of drivers during snow and ice operations.
- Provide information on the availability and capability of operators equipment and vendors (contractors) as they relate to snow operations.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
The Fleet Operations and Training Manager must be willing andable to do the following:
- Work variable and extended hours to meet the Citys needs during weatherrelated events and other emergencies that may include evenings weekends and holidays.
- Respond to emergency callouts and report within 60 minutes or fewer at any time during the day or night any day of the week for snow and ice control operations and other emergencies.
- Withstand prolonged exposure to variable and extreme weather conditions including rain wind excessive heat intense cold and snow.
- Perform tasks that require manual dexterity and coordination.
- Wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) standard to perform equipment repair and maintenance including common and specialized safety equipment (i.e. shoes gloves glasses hearing protection safety vest and reflective clothing).
- NOTE: By law persons in these positions are required to pass a preemployment drug test and are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment. Candidates must sign a release authorizing the City to receive the results of any drug and alcohol tests conducted by previous employers during the past two years if those tests were required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The preemployment medical tests include:
- Physical Exam
- Vision Exam
- AudioGram
- DOT Drug Test
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business Project Management or Education from an accredited college or university (related experience may be substituted for the degree).
- Two years of supervisory experience related to fleet operations and/or training.
- Valid State of Wisconsin Drivers License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
- A Valid CDL (Class A) without the Air Brakes restriction within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
- Good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
- State of Wisconsin Asbestos Instructor Certification within six months of appointment
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will beconsidered.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
NOTE:Information regarding how to obtain a CDL can befound at the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website by calling(.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience developing training materials.
- Supervisory or lead worker experience.
- Tanker and Hazmat CDL endorsements.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Knowledge of types uses and operation of various trucks and heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of current training methods and training program development.
- Proficiency in the use of wordprocessing spreadsheet and database software.
- Ability to learn and use the hardware and software tools utilized by the Fleet Services section.
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of new equipment maintenance and repair.
- Ability to skillfully operate equipment used by the City of Milwaukee including refuse packers dump trucks and forestry equipment.
- Knowledge of the types uses and operations of demolition techniques environmental hazards mitigation and safety operations.
- Knowledge of adult education strategies training methods development and .
Communication Customer Service and Interpersonal
- Written communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports.
- Verbal communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other City managers fellow staff direct reports and outside parties.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations defuse emotionally charged situations and seek solutions toward resolution; skill in diplomacy.
Supervision
- Ability to assign duties set performance standards monitor work in progress evaluate performance and make hiring recommendations.
- Ability to provide guidance and training and coach team members to success.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personnel matters.
- Knowledge of leadership principles and best practices for selecting supervising and motivating employees.
- Ability to plan and coordinate work of others.
- Ability to foster an environment of inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully are valued for their strengths and feel that they can safely express themselves.
Critical Thinking and Professionalism
- Ability to recognize and resolve problems effectively.
- Ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
- Organizational and time management skills to be able to plan and accomplish work within deadlines.
- Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure.
- Honesty integrity and responsible stewardship of City of Milwaukee resources.
Current Salary
The current salary range (Pay Range 1GX) is$85086$98703annuallyand the resident incentive salary range is$87639$101664annually.Appointmentwill be made in accordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance.
- The incumbents of positions in this class if certified by the Commissioner of Public Works as being when appropriate regularly involved in snow and ice control operations which result in an excessive amount of overtime work to receive 4.8 additional biweekly salary as compensation for such overtime work.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement Systems (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education experienceand/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test astructured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job. INITIAL FILING DATEThe selection process willbe held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have beenmet. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection processat the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.Additional Information
Conclusion
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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