Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc.
Your Role: Fleet Supervisor
Your Manager: Operations Facilities Manager
Your Pay Structure (FLSA Status): Full-time, hourly/non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: This is a safety-sensitive position. Regardless of whether you are a medical marijuana licensee, you must receive a negative result on a 10-panel, pre-placement drug screening to include THC, prior to beginning work.
The Zoo
Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. (TZMI) is a nonprofit organization driven by our mission of Connecting, Caring, Advocating for Wildlife, People, and Wild Places. From roaring lions to squawking parrots, each member of our team is integral to the success of the Zoo as Green Country’s largest paid daily attraction. At Tulsa Zoo, the IDEA is a zoo for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Apply today for your opportunity to join our dynamic group of passionate individuals who bring the zoo to life each day, 365 days per year, caring for animals, interacting with guests, educating the public, and managing the Zoo’s grounds, operations, and facilities.
A Few of Your Many Benefits
- Free family-level Tulsa Zoo membership
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning your first day of employment
- 401k
- Unlimited mental healthcare at no cost to you
- Food, beverage, and retail discounts on zoo grounds
- Generous paid time off plans
Your Job
The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of the general maintenance and upkeep of TZMI vehicles including trucks, vans, and electric and gas-powered golf carts, attractions including train and carousel, and heavy equipment. This position will also assist with projects and priorities of the Operations department as required.
Your Essential Responsibilities
If you disclose different abilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable you to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned to you.
- Supervise and direct the completion of work orders, projects, and assignments of mechanic staff.
- Monitor inventory of materials/supplies/equipment needed for department; determine/order type and quantity of materials/supplies/equipment; authorize expenditures of department under supervision of Operations Manager.
- Inspect zoo automobiles, trucks, golf carts, attractions and related equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary repair.
- Perform general repair work on gasoline, diesel, and electric powered engines such as golf carts, automobiles, trucks, tractors, attractions, and other automotive and mechanical equipment with the goals of safety, minimizing downtime, and saving repair costs.
- Perform preventive maintenance work on fleet and attractions according to preset preventative maintenance schedule. Work with Operations Facilities Manager to make changes to preventative maintenance schedule as required or recommended.
- Maintain and monitor service/maintenance records of vehicles, attractions, and equipment.
- Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary units and related parts.
- Repair cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems; tune engines using standard testing equipment.
- Perform vehicle body work and collision repair.
- Operate vehicles and equipment to aid in diagnostics; pick up and deliver vehicles.
- Requisition supplies, parts and equipment; monitor inventory; pick up supplies; load and unload supplies.
- Maintain clean and clutter free shops and work areas involving general cleaning duties.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests as directed.
- Work with Operations Facilities Manager and Safety Manager to create, revise, monitor, and evaluate TZMI’s Standard Operating Procedures and training for entire fleet including but not limited to attractions and heavy equipment to ensure the safety of the zoo’s animals, animal care staff, public, and Operations team.
- Effectively communicate and demonstrate interpersonal skills with all levels of employees in a clear and professional manner.
- Demonstrate and adhere to TZMI’s workplace values.
- Know and follow zoo policies and procedures, including emergency protocols.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and assigned training sessions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position directly supervises up to 2 Mechanics in accordance with TZMI’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
What We Expect
Required Qualifications, Education and/or Experience
- Must be 18 years or older, possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable on TZMI’s insurance carrier
- Must be able to work weekends and evenings
- No education requirement; one to three years related experience and/or training
- Must have broad knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance; and methods and techniques of welding and fabrication
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees of TZMI, and the general public
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint or Prezi; common Internet browsers; experience with work order system preferred
What You can Expect
Our Values
- We are enthusiastically committed to be part of the Tulsa Zoo community.
- We will all work together as one Zoo Team to support the Zoo’s mission.
- We will value and appreciate everyone and create a safe, understanding, and welcoming environment for all.
- We will all be accountable for achieving excellence.
- We will earn the trust of one another, acting honestly and treating each other with respect.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Moving about - constantly
- Sitting - occasionally
- Standing - frequently
- Reaching with hands and arms – frequently
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling - frequently
- Exchange of in-person, phone, radio, or digital communication - frequently
- Carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds – occasionally
- Pushing and/or pulling up to 50 pounds – occasionally
- Gripping, pinching, writing, and other hand movements - frequently
- Climbing and/or balancing – occasionally
- Foot action (i.e. pedals, brakes, etc.) – occasionally
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions - constantly
- Exposure to high noise levels- occasionally
- Exposure to strong smells – occasionally
- Work near moving mechanical parts – frequently
- Wet or humid environment - occasionally
