Foreperson – Fleet Services

Foreperson – Fleet Services JobID: 7519 Position Type: Supporting District Operations/Transportation Date Posted: 7/13/2026 Location: Wichita Bus Barn Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Foreperson � Fleet Services Reports to: Executive Director - Transportation PC#: 24091 Pay Grade: 402 Duty Days: 244 Salary Range: $64,909 - $78,202 Position Purpose Responsible for on-site leadership of White Fleet Services personnel to ensure proper oversight, performance and safety for Fort Worth ISD vehicles; plans, organizes, and supervises white fleet maintenance and repair program. Ensures Transportation fleet management locations are operating effectively and efficiently. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Manages and records preventive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance of all white fleet vehicles using an electronic ticketing system. • Makes fiscally responsive recommendations regarding repair and replacement or recommends decommissioning of fleet vehicles as supported by data. • Maintains a database of all white fleet vehicles and parts with preventive maintenance schedules. • Reviews technical and legal written materials regulating white fleet vehicles and repair. • Investigates white fleet accidents when equipment failure is suspected. • Prioritizes repairs and assigns work orders to appropriate shop staff using an electronic ticketing system. • Monitors and inspects mechanical performance of white fleet to ensure reliable operation. • Ensures external vendor repairs or warranty work is completed. • Maintains a vendor performance matrix to ensure quality standards are met. • Oversees and maintains replacement of existing equipment. • Organizes and facilitates routine meetings with White Fleet Services personnel to share information and discuss issues and/or concerns. Policy, Reports, & Laws • Implements federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. • Compiles, maintains, files, and presents all reports, records, and other documents required using an electronic ticketing system. • Ensures that employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner. Budget & Inventory • Administers budget based on documented needs and ensures that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely. • Aids in preparation of monthly shop budget updates and presents financial reports to Transportation leadership. • Supports development of maintenance recommendations and budget projections based on the anticipated needs of the fleet. • Prepares repair and service invoices. • Facilitates procurement of vehicle parts, supplies and shop equipment. • Maintains shop inventory using just-in-time (JIT) management and materials requirement planning (MRP) to make fiscally responsive procurement decisions. Operations Compliance • Complies with OSHA and safety requirements; coordinates with the Safety & Security Office. • Enforces safety standards that conform to state, federal, and insurance regulations. • Coordinates with other teams to ensure that vehicles/equipment are in safe operating condition. • Develops a program of preventive safety and provides training and orientation to all skilled maintenance general personnel in safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment. Safety • Ensures staff performs preventive maintenance on tools, equipment and the district's vehicle fleet ensures all tools, equipment and the vehicle fleet is in safe operating condition • Ensures staff follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. • Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Supervisory Responsibilities • Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention…