Fleet Supervisor - Potelco, Inc.

About Us:

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

 

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About this Role:

Potelco, Inc. is actively seeking a results-oriented Fleet Supervisor to supervise a motor vehicle maintenance or fabrication shop engaged in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment. If you have the relevant experience and are eager to contribute to our team's success, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity further, in Laurel, MT. If the following interests you, we encourage you to apply!

 

Supervisors, under general supervision, plan, schedule, coordinate and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; maintain accurate and adequate written reports, work instructions, billing documents and maintenance and repair records; and serve as primary contact person between shop and equipment user departments regarding vehicle maintenance, modifications and repair or welding, fabrication, and paint and body shop operations.  Supervisors require knowledge of fleet maintenance or body shop repair operations including repair trades practices and procedures as well as supervisory practices.  The ability to interpret and apply technical procedures relating to fleet maintenance or body shop operations is also required.  General guidelines exist in the form of operations and procedures manuals, union contracts, state and federal regulations, municipal codes and departmental and Company guidelines, policies and procedures.  Supervisors perform full supervisory duties and logistics for all fleet maintenance staff.  Personal contact occurs with intra-departmental personnel, customers and vendors for the purpose of coordinating work activities and exchanging information.

 

 

What You'll Do:

• Plans, schedules, organizes, and coordinates the workflow and assignments of employees.
• Determines the priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel; ensures timely completion of work assignments.
• Supervises shift Shop Foremen in the performance of their duties to ensure work is performed efficiently and effectively.
• Evaluates the work of subordinate staff in a wide variety of fleet maintenance or body shop operations.
• Reviews completed work and provides feedback as necessary; reviews maintenance and repair activities to evaluate quality and quantity of work.
• Assists in the development of the Fleet operating budget to include a review of past year expenses and income.
• Tracks and manages the Fleet maintenance budgets.  Monitors parts, consumables, tools, and labor costs to ensure budget goals are met. 
• Performs cost control analysis of work completed on both a daily and long-range planning basis.
• Implements and monitors a cost-effective Preventative and Repair Maintenance Program that adheres to shop and manufacturers’ maintenance specifications.
• Manages yard operations; ensures vehicles and equipment are parked and staged in accordance with the parking plan; ensures parking tags are correctly written and attached.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment designated for disposal are processed efficiently and effectively.
• Interprets and enforces safety standards to minimize hazards; and conducts regular tailboards and safety meetings as required.
• Responsible for administering the Fleet’s Training and Advancement Program; meets assigned training and advancement deadlines listed in Fleet Job Descriptions; schedules external training and OJT to ensure staff are trained to the level listed in Fleet Job Descriptions.
• Assists in the hiring of new employees.
• Recommends disciplinary action or promotion as appropriate. 
• Prepares and maintains shop, personnel and other related records. 
• Schedules work with outside vendors and other Company bases; tracks and monitors contracted work to completion, ensures vendor work meets Fleet maintenance and quality standards. 
• Resolves complaints from bases and other users.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience as fleet mechanic or fabricator including two years supervisory or lead experience or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of a Supervisor.
• Obtain a First Aid and CPR card within the first 90 days of employment start date.

What You'll Get:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.