Fleet Maintenance Coordinator

Fleet Maintenance Coordinator

The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC), in its drive towards improving and expanding its services, is pleased to invite applications for the following CONTRACT position:

Fleet Maintenance Coordinator 

One (1) position

JOB SUMMARY:

The individual will supervise and plan at a tactical level, all workshop activities within the Corporation’s Fleet Maintenance Department (FMD), inclusive of first line activities, planned maintenance activities, cleaning activities and repairs of vehicles,painting and bodywork activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees, coordinates and provides direction on all maintenance activities in FMD workshops.
• Plans, implements and monitors systems and control systems for daily operations in the FMD Workshops.
• Identifies all governing standards inclusive of HSE and coordinates training for staff and implementation.
• Oversees investigations of a technical nature with respect to the functioning/non- functioning of mechanical, electrical and other systems on vehicles.
• Identifies, procures and coordinates training for machinery, and equipment in the workshop as well as coordinates and directs maintenance activities on these items.
• Assists in the procurement of materials, spares and equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of plans, drawings and estimates for the modification, fabrication, installation, repair and or refurbishing of vehicles, plant and equipment and other engineering projects.
• Develops systems for knowledge management in the Fleet Maintenace Department.
• Examines cost data to determine variations from estimates and recommend corrective action.
• Performs related work as may be required by the Corporation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering with training in Fleet Management or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Five (5) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of trucks, bus and light motor vehicles with experience in fleet management at the tactical level. Additional three (3) of these should be at management level.
• Experience in project management will be an asset and HSE training.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong written and analytical skills with fleet management background and good computer skills will be an asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of the theoretical and operating principles of mechanical and electrical parts and componenets of truck, bus and light motor vehicles. Familiarization of modern maintenance procedures and principles for chassis and body repairs.
• Ability to identify and procure precision instruments and tools associated with the repair and maintenance of modern motor vehicles. Ability to identify and procure pueumatic tools, machine tools, weldin equipment, jacks, hosists, common hand tools and diagnostic equipment used in the repair and maintenance of modern motor vehicles.
• Must be able to effectively assist the Corporation to adapt to changes in technology by the identification and procurement of modern equipment and machinery, the implementation of proven systems and training of staff. Extensive knowledge and experience in these areas are deemed necessary.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.