Fleet Supervisor

Overview : Supervise the Fleet Department including strategic functions associated with heavy and light gasoline/ diesel powered vehicles, including on road, off road vehicles, equipment, and other non-stationary motorized fleet equipment for various County Departments.Responsibilities : (A position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties which may be found in a position of the class. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions listed below and a reasonable accommodation may be made available to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job).
Organize, establish, coordinate, and control inspection, repair, service, fueling, disposal and storage operations, utilization of maintenance garages, parking yards, and fuel storage facilities; Devise implement, and assess shop methods; Inspect equipment and disseminate work orders to mechanics on parts to be repaired or replaced; Assure equipment is repaired before returning it to service; Advise and instruct mechanics on performing highly skilled work on diesel, gasoline engines, and accessories; Initiate requisitions for repair parts, tools, and supplies as required; Maintain records, and assure continuity of operations, and prepare reports as required; Supervise, train, evaluate, and discipline assigned staff as required; Enforce policies, administrative directives and safety policies and procedures; Evaluate emergency calls after hours to determine whether a response is warranted; Abide by all Department and County policies and procedures
ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Perform other related duties as assignedQualifications : Education. High school diploma or equivalent
Experience. Four years full-time in a responsible, professional, operational, administrative position to include experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, or alternatively fueled automotives or construction equipment; which at least two years must have been as a supervisor or manager with responsibility for organization structure or staffing, work scheduling, conflict resolution, budget preparation, cost control of parts, inventories, or contract services in a large or multiple facility, labor intensive fleet management environment
Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County Policy
Licenses/Certifications. Must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License; Class A or Class B with tanker and hazmat endorsements within the first year of hire.
Special Requirements: Positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate vehicles on public roads are subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, which include pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return to duty, and follow-up testing.
Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Background, educational check, and driver’s license record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and tools used in automotive and construction equipment mechanic trades; Mechanisms, uses, limitations, maintenance, repairs and fueling of automotives, diesel vehicles, and public works equipment; Fleet equipment management; Budget administration; Supervisory practices; Hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; Price trends and grades or quality of parts, fuels, and shop equipment and supplies; Computer hardware and software applications pertinent to record keeping, maintenance and repair records, inventory control, and related fleet/garage maintenance and operations; Internal cost accounting and inventory control programs; Policies and procedures
Skill to plan, organize, direct, and inspect operations of automotives, and equipment repair shops, and storage facilities; Administer preventive maintenance; Analyze operating effectiveness and efficiency to devise, develop, and implement improvements; Read and comprehend common technical documents; Define problems dealing with several abstract and concrete variables; Collect and interpret an extensive variety of technical data and instruction; Draw valid conclusions and initiate action to carry out assignments or projects to completion; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; Firmly and impartially exercise authority in the supervision and evaluation of subordinate personnel