Fleet Program Supervisor

Summary

Plans, schedules, assigns and supervises the maintenance, operation, and repair of the Public Works and County fleets and any contracted fleet operations. Ensures correct billing of parts and maintenance activities, makes recommendations on replacement and disposal of vehicles and equipment and on overall fleet sizing and needs, develops, implements, maintains, and works within the constraints of the fleet budgets; does related work as required.

Responsible for the overall functioning and performance of fleet maintenance activity. Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Works Director, who reviews work based on results attained and for conformance to standard procedures, safety policies and procedures, and established best practices. Supervision is provided to fleet personnel in the Public Works and County fleet. (Illustrative only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all of the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed.

These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)

Thorough knowledge of the operating principles of both gas and diesel automotive and heavy equipment and the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in their maintenance and repair, as well as the occupational hazards and related safety precautions. Considerable knowledge of vehicle maintenance programs; budgeting and recordkeeping systems; principles of supervision and personnel practices. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;

plan and direct the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and outside vendors and suppliers; maintain accurate records. Must be proficient with computers and software programs utilized to manage the day-to-day operations of fleet maintenance.

Associate's degree supplemented with training in automotive mechanics; and five years of progressively responsible experience in a major vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance repair service program including two years supervisory responsibility; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above-described duties.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Driver's License; safe driving record. Possession of or ability to obtain a Class A Oregon Commercial Driver License desirable.

Those employed in this position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification. Pre-employment Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and alcohol and drug testing are required; ongoing testing in accordance with DOT guidelines.