Motor Pool Supervisor I

Motor Pool Supervisor

The purpose of this position is to supervise the daily work of Motor Pool technicians and ensure the quality of work related to maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment.

This class works under direct supervision by the Superintendent, working closely with the Superintendent in determining work priorities, methods, and sequences.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Develops employees by providing cross training and job rotation to make sure employees can advance within their own job classification levels.

Assists Superintendent in establishing work schedules; coordinates, assigns and reviews work; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives guidance and direction as needed.

Supervises the daily activities of Motor Pool operations, such as preventative maintenance, vehicle upfitting, vehicle repairs, and related activities. Evaluates issues, problems, and systems, and develop plans and solutions.

Responds to citizen complaints and inquiries, via direct contact or written communication.

Determines appropriate materials, equipment and tools for various assignments.

Assists in preparing purchasing and maintenance contract specifications.

Assists in managing maintenance contracts.

Oversees selected contract operations and emergency crews outside of normal business hours.

Utilizes computerized fleet and asset management system (OpenGov EAM) by creating requests, assigning tasks, following up on active tasks through point of completion and ensuring work has been properly logged in the system.

Provides 24-hour on-call service as part of a rotating schedule coordinated with the Motor Pool Superintendent.

High School graduation or GED equivalent. College coursework related to automotive technology is preferred.

Seven (7) years of auto mechanic, truck mechanic, fleet management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Possession of ASE or State of Michigan Master Heavy-duty Truck Mechanic certification.

Possession of ASE or State of Michigan Master Automobile Mechanic certification within one (1) year of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history, class A CDL with tanker and airbrakes endorsements required within one (1) year of employment.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!