Transportation Assistant Manager
Texas A&M AgriLifeAbout the role
Job Title
Transportation Assistant ManagerAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project ManagementProposed Minimum Salary
$5,694.20 monthlyJob Location
Dallas, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA
The Texas A&M AgriLife, IHA, is the world’s first academic institute to bring together precision nutrition, responsive agriculture, and social and behavioral research to reduce diet-related chronic disease and lower health care costs in a way that supports producers and the environment.
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
We are seeking highly motivated Assistant Manager for Transportation to join our dynamic team to assist with the management and coordination of an assigned service unit within the department. Provides support to the Transportation Manager in overseeing the maintenance and operation of IHA’s vehicle fleet, which includes cars, SUVs, and RVs. These vehicles serve as Mobile Health Assessment Centers (MHACs) located across various Texas A&M campuses. Responsibilities include assisting with preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure the safety, reliability, and readiness of all vehicles. Supports the transportation of MHACs to research study visits, community outreach, and educational events throughout Texas. Serves as a reliable backup to the Manager, assuming managerial duties as needed.
Responsibilities:
Fleet Maintenance Oversight
Assists in managing the maintenance and operation of IHA’s vehicle fleet.
Maintains records for all fleet vehicles, including mileage, fuel usage, maintenance activities, incident reports, and inspection logs.
Coordinates and oversees scheduling of preventative maintenance, inspections, and servicing to ensure vehicle readiness and minimize downtime.
Liaises with external vendors and service providers for specialized repairs and services.
Conducts routine inspections of vehicle equipment to identify and address issues and damage; performs minor repairs and installations as needed.
Collaborate with IHA Operations to ensure compliance with registration, insurance, and all regulatory documentation for fleet vehicles.
Supports implementation of emergency protocols for vehicle-related incidents; available for emergency callouts and urgent maintenance needs.
Monitors vehicle performance, maintenance costs, and operational efficiency; reports issues and improvement opportunities to IHA Operations.
Ensure vehicles are always clean and presentable; performs general upkeep duties as needed.
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