FLEET SUPERVISOR

Under limited supervision, participates and directs the activities of personnel engaged in preventative and corrective maintenance and repairs on City-owned and operated vehicles and equipment, including heavy-duty trucks and equipment such as vacuum trucks, dump trucks, buses, medium and light duty vehicles, passenger cars, hydraulic systems and pumps, etc. Reviews work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy. Oversees contracted vendors. Reports to the General Services Manager or designee. Responsibilities Plan, assign, review, and coordinate the activities of staff providing a variety of skilled mechanical repair and maintenance activities. Assign priorities to work projects and activities. Prepare periodic schedules for preventive maintenance. Give special instructions as needed and inspect work objectives to determine size and composition of work teams. Analyze and evaluate performance in relation to established timetables and divisional maintenance standards. Participate in the hiring of new employees and make recommendations for disciplinary action. Supervise staff and outsourced vendors engaged in specialized repair and maintenance jobs for the recovery of vehicle operating conditions. Coordinate the work of staff engaged in the inspection, repair, cleaning and general maintenance of City vehicles, heavy rolling stock and equipment. Establish preventative maintenance programs, prepare schedules and distribute personnel and equipment to obtain maximum results. Assign work for priority handling and spot-check completed work in the shop. Investigate causes of frequent repair problems. Maintain a clean and neat shop environment. Provide leadership to subordinate mechanics; offer training, advice and assistance as needed; assist in reviewing the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy. Assist in ensuring mechanics' compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality. Perform mechanical duties in the shop floor and bays, when necessary, as part of the team. Prepare comprehensive backup data for reports to other departments, divisions, executive staff and regulatory agencies. Assist in the application of required licenses and permits and work with other governmental agencies to ensure proper management of fuel and other hazardous products. Monitor and report the condition of the automated fuel data and fuel management program. Keep abreast of the latest trends, research and safety precautions regarding the use of tools, diagnostic machines and other equipment used in repair and maintenance activities. Apply new technology or safety procedures to enhance operations. Ensure an adequate inventory of required supplies and equipment. Investigate the benefits and drawbacks of using certain tools, diagnostic machines and other equipment and choose the appropriate solution for specific applications. Prepare purchase requisitions for approval. Investigate and respond to emergency situations that may arise, evaluating the type of emergency, the responsible party, and corrective actions needed. Inform the superintendent of conditions that exist that need corrective measures and schedule staff to make conditions safe until corrective measures can be made. Receive, review, prepare and/or submit records and reports including budget documents, purchase requisitions and invoices, daily schedules, job applications, technical reports, correspondence, monthly reports and charts, personnel paperwork, etc. Operate and/or maintain a variety of vehicles and equipment such as automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, mechanic’s tools, diagnostic machines, gas analyzer, computer, boats, trailers, forklift, backhoe, spray machinery, telephone, two-way radio, etc. Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as Public Works administrators and employees, sales representatives, professional peers, and the public when required. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Supplemented by seven (7) years’ experience in public works or large-scale commercial fleet repair and maintenance operation; to include four (4) years at a supervisory level. Or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a minimum of three (3) ASE certifications. A valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License "A" with Passenger (P) endorsement must be obtained within six months of employment. Must obtain an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification within two (2) years of hire. Preferred Qualifications None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; and notifying the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time. Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the general public. Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters. Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the general public and colleagues. Physical Demands The work requires the ability to exert minimal but not constant physical effort to perform light work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 25 pounds), visual perception and discrimination, the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, perceive odors, perceive color, perceive odors, and require oral communications. Work Environment The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr