One Power is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
Fleet Manager to support a major effort in electrification of rural villages in Lesotho. As OnePower electrifies villages with solar minigrids, our team will require support from a varied and growing fleet of vehicles including bakkies, 3-axel trucks, telehandlers, tractors, etc.
What you will do:
- Establish, execute, and report on preventive and scheduled maintenance program for vehicle fleet and construction heavy machinery to maximize uptime and minimize costs
- Prioritize and manage the execution of corrective maintenance repairs at HQ and in the field
- Report on status and health of vehicle fleet at daily, weekly, and monthly cadence
- Manage fleet management software tools and platforms
- Provide direct supervision to qualified professionals and skilled technical employees at the entry and intermediate levels
- Develop and implement vehicle and equipment booking/allocation and control systems to serve internal needs and ensure compliance with equipment checklists and operator approvals
- Define and maintain driving standards for employees, ensuring compliance with all aspects of vehicle use, repair, and maintenance
- Develop and implement training modules for vehicles and equipment use and care
Perform total cost of ownership analysis
Requirements: - Qualifying technical degree and at least 5 years of experience as a mechanic or managing a team of mechanics (experience working and driving in rural off-road areas highly desirable)
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in vehicle maintenance, repair, and operation
To apply, email CV, certified transcripts and certificates, and contact information for two references to: [email protected]
Desired start date on or before May 1, 2022 – applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis as they are received.