Vehicle Fleet Supervisor

Position Announcement

Supervises, organizes, and direct vehicle fleet maintenance, including motorized electric and combustion engines. Plans and prepares preventative maintenance and repair programs on motor pool vehicles, golf carts, grounds equipment, and/or institutional buses. Supervises and accounts for motor pool fuel and records. Additional information about the department can be found online at https://campus.dixie.edu/ .

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage Dixie State University’s motor pool vehicles, under the established State of Utah “Fleet Anywhere Program” or other programs as needed.
• Manage the University’s inventory of fleet vehicles, including electric and other carts, institutional buses, and grounds equipment. Coordinate use of institutional buses for athletics and other occasional use, as needed.
• Service and maintain vehicles, including electric and small carts, grounds equipment, and miscellaneous campus equipment on a daily basis, as needed.
• Track the University vehicle gas card system, including maintenance on fleet gasoline cards and records.
• Provide vehicle information reports to legislative on a quarterly basis.
• Supervise and maintain preventative maintenance records for University vehicles and state motor pool vehicles; develop preventative maintenance program and ensure department and institutional compliance with state regulations.
• Monitor all vehicle code compliance laws, rules, and regulations; suggest changes and best practices as needed.
• Train all vehicle maintenance employees on correct safety procedures, general vehicle maintenance procedures, and equipment.
• Perform bookkeeping functions, such as auditing and maintaining budget records, work orders, and tool inventory.
• Service and repair broken equipment and vehicles on an emergency basis, including electrical, welding, and sharpening. Complete in-shop and on-campus repairs on fleet vehicles, as well as general welding and other shop duties as needed.
• Act as a Safety Operations Trainer to fill OSHA requirements on equipment such as forks lifts, aerial lifts, etc.
• Act as a back-up to mail & freight shop and assist with forklift and deliveries, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical School or Associate’s Degree in Automotive Maintenance or Technology required.
• Minimum of three years related experience required; experience working with state motor pool vehicles and/or the State of Utah “Fleet Anywhere Program” preferred.
• Good knowledge of tools, equipment, and work methods associated with automotive repair.
• Basic bookkeeping skills required.
• Ability to be certified in safety operations to fill OSHA requirements; prior certification or experience as a safety operations trainer preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise important human relation skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the University community, students, employees, and the public.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Full-time classified staff (overtime-eligible) position. Annual salary of $40,000 - $42,000, depending on qualifications & experience. Desired start date of November 2020. Excellent benefits package included (see https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details).

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 9, 2020 . Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information (including email) for three professional references electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Dixie State University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success. DSU has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to providing students with an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, DSU is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles) with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Dixie State currently has approximately 12,000 students and has been a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education over the last several years. We offer over 210 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. DSU seeks to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. DSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of DSU are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Dixie State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or DSU’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@dixie.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby Del Giacco - titleix@dixie.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.