Fleet Coordinator II - Promotional
1 day ago
San Diego
Job Description Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals: • Advance Airport Development, • Transform the Customer Experience, • Optimize Ongoing Business At SAN, we take pride in fostering employee growth and development. This position is exclusively available to current SDCRAA employees, reflecting our commitment to internal advancement, all other applications will not be considered. Why You'll Love Working at SAN: • Location: Facilities Management Department (FMD) Administration Building, located on San Diego International Airport campus’s north end and sits adjacent to the rental car facility, providing one-of-a-kind views of our runway, along with several outdoor terraces and courtyards for employees to engage with nature., • Salary: The starting hiring salary for the Fleet Coordinator II is starting at $34.49. The full pay range for the Fleet Coordinator II is $34.49 - $40.23 - $46.68., • Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!, • Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, score fitness discounts for every level and goal, give back with volunteer‑time rewards, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work., • Application Deadline: March 29, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. About the Job: SAN’s fleet plays a critical role in keeping operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably every day. The Facilities Management team is seeking a skilled and motivated professional who takes pride in managing complex operations, solving problems, and ensuring that vehicles and equipment are ready to support the people and services that depend on them. This role has direct impact on operational continuity by overseeing the lifecycle of fleet assets, coordinating services and resources, and ensuring compliance, safety, and performance across the fleet program. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of operational expertise, organization, and leadership. Success in this role requires someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on coordination. This role offers an opportunity to continue making a meaningful contribution while helping drive efficient and effective fleet operations. What You’ll Do: • Fleet Operations & Lifecycle Management: Oversees the full lifecycle management of fleet vehicles and equipment, ensuring efficient vehicle acquisition, inventory control, utilization, and performance tracking. Coordinates vehicle procurement activities including warranties, incentives, and specifications, while managing vehicle assignments, preventive maintenance cycles, emissions compliance, and fuel usage. Monitors and resolves lifecycle issues related to accidents, damages, repairs, turn-ins, surplus, and disposal to ensure the fleet remains safe, reliable, and operationally effective., • Contracted Services & Compliance Coordination: Organizes and verifies contracted fleet services and participates in bid and quotation processes to support procurement and vendor selection. Ensures contracted work and invoices align with service requirements and contractual terms. Maintains compliance by verifying and updating vehicle registrations, permits, insurance, and related documentation. Supports the development and tracking of work schedules, operational budgets, expenses, work standards, processes, procedures, and performance metrics., • Team Leadership & Safety Oversight: Supervises assigned staff by establishing performance expectations, monitoring progress, and providing coaching and development feedback. Promotes and implements safety initiatives, ensuring work activities adhere to organizational policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Provides training, technical guidance, and operational support to staff and stakeholders. Coordinates work activities with internal teams and external partners while responding to operational issues, emergencies, inquiries, and service concerns., • Operations Support & Reporting: Participates in operational and planning meetings while maintaining accurate records and documentation related to fleet activities. Develops and tracks budgets, cost reports, metrics, timecards, worksheets, and work requests to support operational transparency and decision-making. Conducts worksite visits and operates vehicles as needed to support inspections, coordination, and operational oversight. Performs related duties as assigned in support of fleet operations and organizational objectives. This position may require occasional evening, weekend, and holiday coverage based on operational needs.-, • Work-Related Driving: Operate and drive Authority vehicles for pick up, drop-off, and services. The Skills You Need: • Leadership & Influencing Skills – Engages and motivates individuals and teams to deliver results by defining work objectives, setting expectations, and recognizing achievements; ensures high productivity and commitment of team members by maintaining effective communication and relationships. Handles difficult conversations., • Problem Solving - Ability to interpret fleet performance metrics, fuel usage, and cost reports to make informed decisions. Rapidly addressing and resolving operational issues, breakdowns, or emergencies., • Change Management - Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve business outcomes and initiatives; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns., • Project Management – Accurately assesses project scope, budget, and timeline by determining required process steps and resources needed to achieve defined outcomes and objectives; monitors and verifies task completion and resolves coordination issues to assure efficient, timely completion., • Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; integrity, demonstrated awareness of others’ needs, listens for issues or conflicts and coaches’ others to relevant and meaningful solutions., • Influence – Communicates and writes proficiently to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions; articulates clear rationale in discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of various options, is assertive while exhibiting flexibility. The Experience You Need to Have**: • High school graduation or GED;, • Three years of fleet maintenance operations or program coordination experience of which two years include contract administrative management;, • Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy. Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM), Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS), Certified Transportation Professional (CTP), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or Certified Professional in Asset Management (CPAM), Fleet Management APWA, Fleet Management NAFA. *Driving is an Essential Function This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles. A valid California driver’s license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations. Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles. Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory. Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role. **Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value your unique experience and your willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may have the perfect spot for you to land. EEO Statement It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Physical & Mental Demands Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter). Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.