Fleet Maintenance Specialist/AFR

Position Summary

Oversee the operations of the Albuquerque Fire Department Fleet Maintenance Program; coordinate with Risk Management regarding accidents and total vehicle losses; review documentation and prepare analysis of Fire Department vehicles; produce a variety of research and reports regarding fleet maintenance operations; participate in review of bids and proposals for purchasing vehicles and maintenance services; and monitor fleet maintenance operations program performance.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration; and

Five (5) years of fleet maintenance experience in a first-responder environment; and

To include two (2) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class (B) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of a fleet maintenance program in a first-responder environment
• Principles and practices of vehicle maintenance program development and implementation
• Basic principles and practices of automotive mechanics
• OSHA and NFPA laws, regulations, standards and policies
• Modern office equipment including computers
• Principles of business letter writing and report preparation
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Principles and practices of purchasing
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Coordinate warranty and maintenance service for fleet vehicles
• Conduct research and analysis; prepare reports
• Develop and prepare requirements and specifications for various fleet maintenance services and equipment as required
• Develop and present training materials
• Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff
• Read and understand blue prints, schematics and technical drawings
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Maintain certification and training as necessary or as required
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment