What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Fleet Operations position at Madison Gas and Electric?
POSITION PURPOSE
The Manager Fleet Operations oversees the management and strategic execution of fleet activities for Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE). The Manager will implement and integrate a Fleet Management Information System and oversee fleet budgeting, vehicle procurement, fleet electrification efforts, vehicle maintenance activities, and other operational needs to support the Company's service delivery.
By combining leadership, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of fleet management, the Manager Fleet Operations will lead the fleet department and play a pivotal role in operational excellence, cost efficiency, and collaboration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates and manages the budget for fleet operations, identifying areas for cost savings.
- Oversees and manages all vehicles and equipment used by MGE, ensuring they are properly maintained, meet safety standards, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintains and enhances a comprehensive maintenance plan that ensures the timely repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment for operational efficiency.
- Implements fleet management software to streamline operations.
- Ensures the fleet is equipped and prepared to respond to emergency situations and service outages, supporting utility operations in critical times.
- Oversees safety programs for drivers and ensures vehicle inspections and certifications are completed on schedule.
- Maintains and analyzes records of fleet inventory, maintenance, repairs, inspections, fuel usage, and costs to recommend improvements, optimize routes, and reduce costs.
- Leads a team of fleet maintenance staff and develops fleet technician training to enhance staff capabilities.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with vehicle and equipment vendors, parts suppliers, and third-party service providers. Negotiates contracts and service agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Knowledge and Skills
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
About MGE
MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.
An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to :
Our Values
MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.
JOB LOCATION
The position is primarily on-site, and office days are in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.
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