FLEET MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR-TOBAGO
The individual will supervise and plan, at the tactical level, all workshop activities within the Corporation’s Fleet Maintenance Department, inclusive of first line activities, planned maintenance activities, custodial services, and repairs of vehicles, painting and bodywork activities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The individual will supervise and plan, at the tactical level, all workshop activities within the Corporation’s Fleet Maintenance Department, inclusive of first line activities, planned maintenance activities, custodial services, and repairs of vehicles, painting and bodywork activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, implements and monitors all work activities in the Workshop.
- Oversees, coordinates and provides direction on all maintenance activities in the Workshop.
- Ensures compliance with all HSE policies and coordinates training of staff.
- Liaises with agents and suppliers to solve any issues relating to vehicle repairs or service.
- To investigate all shutdowns and the non-functioning of buses and non-revenue 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.
- To develop a Preventative Maintenance Programme for Fleet Maintenance and to ensure that first line checks are completed and documented for vehicles placed on the run-out.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BSc and/or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with training in Fleet Management or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Experience in project management will be an asset and HSE training
- Five (5) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of trucks, bus and light motor vehicles with experience in fleet supervisory management. At least three (3) years of these should be at middle management level.
- Any other equivalent combination of training and experience within a fleet management environment will be considered.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Excellent working knowledge of the theoretical and operating principles of mechanical and electrical parts and components of truck, bus, and light motor vehicles. Familiarisation 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 pneumatic tools, machine tools, welding equipment, jacks, hoists, 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.
- Excellent team building skills and the ability to produce excellent results.
Interested persons please send application clearly stating the position of interest, detailed resume, two (2) references and copies of academic certificates to the following address:
The Corporate Secretary
Public Transport Service Corporation
Railway Building
#60 South Quay
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