CDL A Jobs near Franklin VA

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself.   Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

Fleet Management is a division within the Department of General Services and is responsible for the acquisition, disposal, maintenance, and servicing of over 2,000 city vehicles and equipment. The Fleet Management Division (FMD) also manages various fleet programs such as fuel management, motor-pool services, and contract administration. The city currently averages 1,466 active rolling stock units and 560 active equipment units. These units are utilized to provide a variety of services to city residents ranging from public safety to utility and refuse needs. The ability of city departments to provide services effectively and efficiently is often dependent on a safe and reliable fleet of vehicles and equipment.

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Division, is seeking an Automotive Operations Manager to oversee the maintenance operations of the City's Heavy-Duty repair shop. The Automotive Operations Manager is responsible for evaluations, employee development, and training or automotive repair technicians. Processes acquisition and disposal of equipment and cost evaluation for replacement and budgetary recommendations. Manages repairs for city vehicles. Coordinates emergency operations.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:  

• Manages maintenance operations by ensuring timely repairs and maintenance of the fleet and city vehicles, scheduling the staff, performing safety inspections, opening facility for normal or emergency operations, providing all necessary reports, and managing certain vendor contracts.
• Manages personnel by conducting performance evaluations of staff, handling disciplinary actions, facilitating random and post-incident drug testing, scheduling training, maintaining records for various certifications and/or licenses required of staff members, and directly participating in the hiring process of the staff. 
• Manages the acquisition and disposal of equipment by coordinating and reviewing department specifications for new equipment, evaluating equipment bids and managing aspects of equipment life cycles from specification review through disposal.

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Required:

• Three (3) years pf experience in maintenance shop operations analysis and computerized maintenance systems.
• Valid CDL Class A Driver's License required.

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm, 40 hours/week

Signing Bonus:

• This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.