Our MISSION:
The mission of the Fleet Management Department is to provide the City of Houston with the best value fleet management services.
Our VISION:
The vision of the Fleet Management Department is to be recognized as the best managed fleets in the country.
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Fleet Training Coordinator oversees the provision of high level, technical skills training in the proper maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles and off-road equipment. The student audience will range from entry level, unskilled personnel to highly skilled and experienced automotive and heavy-equipment technicians. The Fleet Training Coordinator will also monitor the provision of employment (non-technical) training to department staff as required by the City of Houston.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares training policies for management approval. Administers approved policies. Performs research and confers with personnel and management to identify and assess department training needs relative to proper staffing, available skill levels, regulatory compliance, and issue resolution.
• Develops plans, procedures, programs, and well-defined curriculums to efficiently and effectively addresses department training needs. Develop training programs to facilitate a career path from the entry level, mechanic helper position to the top level, mechanic III position.
• Monitors work procedures and conducts root cause analysis to accurately identify cause of
vehicle/equipment performance issues. Develops corrective action procedures and presents the procedures in the form of training and/or service bulletins to department technicians.
• Prepares and manages all technical information and training documentation provided to department technicians and supervisors (e.g., service bulletins, recalls, manuals, reference libraries, procedures, comprehension tests, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials).
• Provides training to department personnel in both classroom and garage “hands-on” settings.
• Prepares and performs presentations (oral, written, and graphical) of fleet related research, analysis, findings, and procedures.
• Oversees facilities, equipment and tools dedicated to the provision of training.
• Supervises associate trainers and administrative staff. Acts as supervisor to trainees.
• Oversees administration of training records for department employees. Ensure employees receive or are current in the training for required certificates/licenses. Manages employee certification programs such as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT).
• Evaluates and coordinates provision of training offered by vehicle/equipment manufacturers and dealers, community colleges, the public school system, and other agencies. Coordinates and administers service contracts, service agreements, etc. with outside agencies and vendors to whom department has outsourced education and training activities.
• Stays abreast of training developments in the automotive and heavy-equipment industries. Advises department management of industry trends and makes recommendations for procedural and program improvements.
• Other duties as assigned by department needs.
All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job description.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology or certification/licensing in an automotive technology program of at least eighteen months (i.e., NIASE).
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Seven years equivalent automotive maintenance and repair experience are required.
Technical automotive experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
Requires a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of employment.
Ability to achieve and hold Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) access approval to City of Houston garages located at Houston Police Department facilities.
Applicants with a current ASE certification, experience with troubleshooting or diagnosing Fleet vehicle issues, experience training technicians in shop or classroom settings, ability to explain the methods or approaches when delivering technical training.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:YesThe selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skill assessment.