Fleet Services Division Manager                             FLSA Status:  Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate professional work planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the purchase, maintenance and repair of the City's fleet, overseeing the preparation and maintenance of fleet maintenance records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Service Director.  Divisional supervision is exercised over all personnel within the division.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; acts as a team or group leader in the implementation of adopted City outcomes and goals.

Organizes, directs and manages division activities including fleet repair and maintenance, fueling and purchase specifications.

Develops, implements and reviews division goals and objectives including those assigned by the City Council, the City Manager and department heads.

Develops and implement policies and procedures for the division in conjunction with the Public Services Director.

Coordinates division activities with other city departments, outside agencies and organizations.

Directs, oversees and participates in developing the division work plan; assigns and coordinates work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates completed work, methods and procedures.

Prepares the division annual budget; approves and monitors expenditures authorized in the annual budget.

Provides or coordinates staff training.

Initiates, conducts, reviews and coordinates needed personnel transactions including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, evaluation, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination.

Responds to various citizen inquiries and complaints.

Directs a preventive maintenance program for the fleet.

Reviews vehicles and equipment for city departments; writes specifications for all fleet purchases; requests informal bids from vendors.

Maintains various vehicle and equipment files and records; prepares various division activity related reports.

Ensures division functions are in compliance with OSHA and DENR requirements.

Prepares repair estimates for fleet units involved in accidents.

Authorizes repairs made by outside vendors.

Conducts safety inspection of fleet units.

Researches new technology related to equipment and vehicles.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of automotive repair and shop management; comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics and maintenance needs of various automotive and mechanical equipment; comprehensive knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of large fleet operations; comprehensive knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel engines and/or of the repair and maintenance characteristics of various construction and special equipment; comprehensive knowledge of business practices applicable to a fleet maintenance facility including budgetary and analytical processes; ability to plan and supervise the work of automotive technical and service staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.


 

Education and Experience

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in vehicle maintenance, or related field and considerable experience in fleet maintenance and repair including moderate supervising experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing and frequently standing, walking and using hands to finger, handle or feel; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

 

Special Requirements

Possession of appropriate Master ASE certification.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.