DATTCO, INC

Fleet District Manager

DATTCO, INC  •  New Britain, CT (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

DATTCO is searching for an experienced leader to serve as Fleet District Manager in our School Bus Maintenance Division. This position reports to the Director of Fleet Maintenance and is responsible for managing roughly half of the division’s fleet locations and employees. Assigned locations are Westport, Durham, East Hampton, Middletown, New Haven and Portland, CT. Candidates should ideally reside within that geographic area.

DATTCO is the largest private passenger transportation company in New England with 1,700 vehicles operating from over 30 locations. DATTCO was established in 1924 and is a third-generation, family-owned company. We began providing school bus transportation in 1949 and we currently service 30 school districts and Regional Education Service Centers throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, transporting over 140,000 students annually. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com

What We Offer:

  • Medical & dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid holidays
  • Company vehicle
  • Room for advancement – we promote from within

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead, direct, and provide support to the fleet maintenance team.
  • Maintain full employment in each shop.
  • Oversee hiring process for foreman positions.
  • Ensure the fleet stays in safe and operable condition.
  • Ensure compliance of records with company policies and government regulations.
  • Collect and analyze key performance data (KPI) data for use in assessing performance.
  • Achieve key performance indicators (KPI).
  • Conduct training events to educate staff on maintenance procedures and company policies.
  • Develop the leadership and management skill of foremen.
  • Backup foreman when they miss work due to vacation, etc.
  • Conduct shop visits.

Position Requirements:

  • High school diploma or technical school training.
  • 10 years’ experience as a fleet manager in the school bus industry.
  • Computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in creating a positive teamwork environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management and customers.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.

DATTCO, INC

About DATTCO, INC

Founded in 1924 as MASTCO by the visionary Ruth Mutter, DATTCO has evolved into a third generation DeVivo family enterprise within the transportation industry. Headquartered in the heart of New Britain, Connecticut, we've transformed from a modest three-school-bus operation into a transportation conglomerate. Today, our school bus division shuttles over 140,000 students across Connecticut and Rhode Island daily. We are a one-stop shop for bus/vehicle transportation needs by providing vehicle service, maintenance repairs, fleet management, collision repair, and sales in the northeast. DATTCO operates a motor Coach & Tour Group that supplies charter services and tours across the U.S. In addition, the company operates intercity bus service via Megabus. Our coach and tour division are the official transportation providers for the Connecticut Yard Goats baseball team, Hartford Wolfpack hockey, and the NCAA champions University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University amongst numerous other colleges and universities.

DATTCO leadership has taken the initiator role within the state in the transformation to electric vehicles, reducing greenhouse gas emission, and creating cleaner air. We are influencers shaping legislative agendas for a greener future.

DATTCO’s strategic vision has grown to expand its business portfolio to include in its family of brands: DeVivo Companies, Capacity Yard Trucks, Penguin Trailers, Accelerated Property Management, Thermo King Northeast, Northeast Tool Distributors, and New England TruckMaster.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
New Britain, CT
Year Founded
1924
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