Organization: Samaritan's Purse
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 31 Jul 2018
How to apply:
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 31 Jul 2018
We are searching for a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor who has a heart to serve Haiti, a desire to build capacity in national staff, and the experience to manage our fleet. This could be your opportunity to have a career with impact. We invite you to apply today!
The job:
- Maintain and improve the fleet maintenance program for the following types of vehicles and generators:
- Late model Dodge, Ford and Nissan pick-up trucks, Kia and Mitsubishi model diesel pick-up trucks
- Freightliner medium duty trucks
- Caterpillar and Bobcat skid steer
- Caterpillar, Perkins and John Deere generators 30K-200K
- Maintain a system that guarantees spare parts are purchased in a timely manner and in sufficient quantities to keep vehicles and generators functioning.
- Ensure all fleet users are trained and comply with the requirements of transport and fleet management manual.
- Guarantee that the manufacturer recommended servicing schedule of all vehicles is carried out.
- Coordinate vehicle planning to ensure cost effective use of resources.
- Regularly evaluate training needs for the mechanics, drivers, and transport staff regarding technical ability.
- Design and implement training programs for the mechanics, drivers and transport staff.
- Ensure that relevant staff are competent in parts management, inventory, and rotation of vehicle controls.
- Support the implementation of the security management plan for the country program through providing adequate transport planning and support.
- Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
- Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
- Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
The requirements:
- Vocational Technical Degree or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; and related experience as a line mechanic with at least 2 years managerial experience.
- Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
- Experience in fleet management of light vehicles, heavy trucks or heavy equipment.
- Experience in training for drivers and mechanics for all types of vehicles.
- Experience in procurement of spare parts.
- Overseas experience, preferred.
- Knowledge in all areas of service and repair of vehicles and maintenance equipment.
- Position requires frequent travel throughout the region in harsh and trying conditions.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- French/Creole language skills, preferred but not required.
The perks:
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Term Life insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Ten paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
- Annual home leave
- Twelve vacation days per year
Two Year Contract
Accompanied position but unable to accommodate children
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