Fleet Manager - UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst's Transportation Services is seeking passionate leaders for two key roles: Fleet Manager and Transit Services Manager. Join a fun, dynamic team in a supportive culture known for its innovation and inclusivity. Shape the future of transportation at a nationally ranked research university, nestled in the scenic Pioneer Valley. Both positions offer comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to collaborate directly with the Director of Transportation to enhance campus and regional mobility services.

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Another Source's client, UMass Amherst, is recruiting a Fleet Manager to join their team in Amherst, MA.

Internally titled Assistant Director of Fleet Management

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, being the Commonwealth's flagship campus, offers a unique work environment set in the picturesque Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. You'll be part of a nationally ranked public research university surrounded by the intellectual energy of the Five Colleges consortium. This position provides a chance to work in a culturally rich setting while being near major urban centers.

About the Department:

Transportation Services is responsible for the University Automotive Shop. This outstanding team helps the university meet its mission by improving the efficiency and productivity of the campus fleet while maintaining the sustainability goals of the campus and enhancing the attractiveness and reliability of transportation options for campus drivers. We are proud to be a vital part of the campus learning environment for UMass students and community. We offer a proud tradition and future of inclusivity, informality, and innovation for all Transportation co-workers, in a fun, safe and supportive culture. Learn more about UMass Transit: https://www.umass.edu/transportation/transit

What's in it for you:

UMass Amherst offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; generous paid time off; tuition remission; and robust retirement options. https://www.umass.edu/hr/benefits-and-pay/benefits

This position offers an annual salary between $75k - $85K

About the role:

Collaborates directly with the Director of Transportation to manage and oversee the Fleet and Transit Technical Operations teams, managing over $32 million dollars in UMass and PVTA/UMass Transit fleets across two allied shops. This position encompasses both fleet management and technical service management, including technician development and organizational development, lifecycle asset management, shop production planning, configuration management, fleet management information systems, capital renewal and financing programs, and EV charging infrastructure.

Essential Functions:

Directs the overall operation of the UMass Amherst Fleet & Technical Operations business unit responsible for vehicle replacement, acceptance, and retirement on a transit and institutional fleet of vehicles and off-road equipment.
• Conducts independent business analytics that support coherent, practical, and balanced fleet and technical services program that allow for thoughtful engagement with key stakeholders and campus clients.
• Administer fleet management information systems, including data integrity, workflow production management, telematics, supply chain, warranty management and client financial systems.
• Develops and implements strategic business plans focusing on fleet and technical service needs in cooperation and coordination with all Transportation divisions.
• Provides staff guidance, development, and discipline to meet hiring goals established by the University. Participates in discussions related to staff planning and resource allocation. Participates in sensitive employee-related matters, such as acting as a grievance hearing officer and/or conducting labor relations discussions with decision-making authority for the assigned areas. Uses access to sensitive and/or not-yet-public university-related information on in the performance or the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

• Develops and administers fleet capital programs; prepares and oversees capital and operating budgets for technical service equipment and facilities. Collaborates and supports PVTA and UMTS Transit technical staff on all matters related to capital management of the transit fleet, facility and equipment. Prepares and presents reports to executive management, the Parking and Transportation Advisory Board, outside agencies, and the public.
• Administers quality assurance and vehicle preventive maintenance programs.
• Works closely with executive management, including the Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities & Campus Services on fleet management related issues and other activities.
• Administers, communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the UMass Transportation's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees. Directs the investigations for accident and fire investigations and works with local law enforcement and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of UMass are executed.
• Represents UMass with regulatory agencies, industry peer, professional and trade organizations, and supply chains.
• Operates UMass vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience overseeing equipment/vehicle maintenance or fleet management functions in a transportation environment
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) without restrictions and with Passenger Endorsement from state of legal residence, or ability to attain a CDL or additional endorsements one within six months of hire at UMass Transportation expense
• FMCSA 49 CFR Part 382 AND Part 655 Drug and Alcohol testing, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident
• FMCSA Medical Examiner Card for Interstate Non-Excepted operations or ability to attain one within three months of hire at UMTS expense
• NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM) certification within 12 months of hire at UMass Transportation expense
• Demonstrated experience in independently leveraging operational datasets and conducting complex business analytics
• Experience with fleet management information systems for all elements of shop management, financial billing, warranty, supply chain and lifecycle fleet management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area
• Experience overseeing equipment/vehicle maintenance or fleet management functions in a large scale transportation environment

• Experience in working within a fleet shop as a mechanic or technician, preferably at a Master or Foreman level.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to commercial vehicle requirements, governing maintenance of public fleets, and environmental compliance and emissions requirements
• Knowledge of equipment specification, configuration and upfit for the proper pricing and delivery
• Experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of major equipment/vehicle maintenance operations.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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