Location: Hattie Mae White
Department: Transportation - Fleet Ops
Area:North
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARY
The Fleet Cross-Functional Team Member (CTM) is responsible for the day-to-day fleet management operation of multiple locations that provide mechanically sound and safe buses and other vehicles and equipment for reliable transportation to and from school, school-related trips, and other tasks for all students and district staff. The Fleet CTM will be mobile and oversee two to four fleet maintenance centers and satellite support facilities. The Fleet CTM will be expected to contribute expertise, motivate high-performing teams, and utilize innovation to establish a best-in-class fleet operation. The CTM will work in collaboration with the Executive Director of Fleet Operations.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead, motivate, and coordinate a team of professionals in various functions to efficiently maintain a diverse fleet of equipment including, but not limited to school buses, light and medium duty vehicles, and powered industrial equipment. Adept at handling multiple competing priorities and
tight deadlines.
2. Monitor organizational budgets with an eye toward effective utilization of resources and adherence to financial guidelines. Establish financial metrics that provide insight into behaviors detrimental to fiscal conscientiousness.
3. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to fleet performance and cost control. Provide and be able to communicate with department leadership regarding analytical data related to daily operations in verbal or written forms. Successfully ensure the integrity of the data is standard
across locations.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
4. Coordinate employee development relative to department goals. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate team members to foster an environment of excellence. Make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
5 Develop, enforce, and maintain safety standards that conform to federal, state, and local regulations. Partner with pertinent teams to develop standard preventative safety programs.
6. Collaborate with other departments (such as operations, finance, and procurement) to align fleet management goals with overall business objectives.
7. Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
*Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least seven (7+) years related management experience Fleet Operations
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
• Ability to manage multiple levels of personnel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiently read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
• Applicable computer skills (experience with Transfinder or Edulog preferred).
• Ability to pass the physical exam (DOT) of the Texas Department of Public Safety school bus
driver.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests.
• Must pass a criminal history check and Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Valid license/certification or ability to obtain (within 120 working days from date of hire).
• Texas commercial driver's license (Class B or A) with "P" and "S" endorsements.
• Texas Department of Public Safety School Bus Driver Certification.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Management. Manages a department or multiple major disciplines, often through subordinate management. Regularly manages staff in completing large-scale projects or a very closely related set of projects/initiatives, usually spanning various disciplines. Receives strategies and broad departmental objectives from senior leadership; establishes operational objectives and work plans; delegates assignments to subordinate management and staff. Allocates resources according to priorities and is the primary decision maker regarding hiring, performance, and budget.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables, includingtime spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice, and feedback.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Advises on budget development for the department.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, improve existing methods/procedures/services, and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions majorly impact multiple divisions of the organization and may affect the general direction of HISD. Errors may cause continuous adverse influence on the organization's future operations, involving important customer commitments, organizational liability, and other issues that may appreciably affect future costs.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations, and coordinates approvals/decision-making below the executive level. Interactions include schools, non-school departments, central office, senior, and executive management.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Leads others in resolving susceptible and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process, including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills to resolve problems. Monitors customer service standards.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is typically performed in a typical interior environment, not subjecting the employee to hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
