Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for supervising, planning, prioritizing, assigning, and directing work of the fleet division staff in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Administers a complete garage parts operation and catalogs, orders, and maintains inventory of automotive and equipment parts for the City garage; writes service work orders for required maintenance for City vehicles and equipment.

JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate, schedule, assign and supervise preventative and routine maintenance on city vehicles and
• Provide work instruction to employees on the work to be performed, materials needed and the equipment
• Provide timely, accurate responses to requests for services and
• Assist in the development of innovative programs and methods for delivering high quality customer service in the fleet division to promote communication and adequate information flow with the other departments/divisions and vendors.
• Generates job orders for repairs to City vehicles and equipment; responsible for entering labor and job parts
• Cross trains with the Fleet Administrative Assistant on entering job
• Develops and maintains records related to fleet repair and
• Responsible for receiving, managing, organizing, ordering and maintaining parts
• Seeks competitive pricing on parts and
• Maintains and tracks warranties on new vehicles and
• Answers radio and phone regarding breakdowns on the street and other
• Monitors towing of City vehicles and
• Report to fleet supervisor on the performance of staff members and the status of work
• Ensure that all organizational activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws and conformance to acceptable standards and
• Other duties as

SNOW REMOVAL DUTIES:

• Oversee snow removal crews on the night shift {6pm- 6am) from approximately October 1- April

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience

Preferred an Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Four years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, truck and heavy equipment systems; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of the professional and technical standards of fleet management; of current trends and technological developments pertaining to procurement, utilization, operation, budget/cost allocation, and fuel/maintenance; principles and practices of management, budgeting, and cost control; knowledge of principles and practices of automotive repair shop management of automotive and heavy equipment; applicable Federal and State Safety and Health Regulations; extensive knowledge of effective supervisory principles; knowledge of applicable labor agreements; and thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Excellent skill in public, employee and labor relations and in maintaining effective working relationships; skill in business practices applicable to fleet management (i.e., system analysis, computer utilization, and financial record keeping0; establishing and standardizing vehicle replacement policies and developing preventative maintenance programs; conducting cost-effective procurement, resource utilization, budget, and project cost analysis; preparing clear and comprehensive oral and written reports; establishing and maintaining cooperative work relationships with those contacted through the course of work; basic organizational skills are required especially in maintaining inventories; operation of a personal computer using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; accounting software -THE knowledge preferred.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of the materials and situations encountered on the job; effectively communicate orally and in writing; read and comprehend technical information (i.e., shop manuals, modification costs, reconcile charges and perform diagnostics and modifications; juggle multiple priorities; work under varied work schedules; and direct work of other employees.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with tanker and passenger endorsements or equivalent within 45 days.of hire.
• Master Level Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred or minimum completion 2 ASE within 120 days of employment
• Master Level Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification preferred or minimum completion of 2 EVTs within 120 days of hire

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