Fleet Manager

DEFINITION

To manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the Garage Operations division including programs for maintenance, repair, reconditioning, and purchase/replacement of all motorized equipment for the Town.

Receives direction from the Maintenance Superintendent, and indirect supervision from the Public Works Director/Town Engineer. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over Garage Operations division staff, and other staff as assigned.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with Mono County IT on the development of systems to manage parts, fuel, vehicle replacement and history, and vehicle work order assignment and tracking.
• Manage and update vehicle data in CA CARB websites, monitor changes to the program and make recommendations for compliance.
• Evaluate contract repair of vehicles and equipment including regular, emergency, and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate with contract partners on preventative maintenance programs.
• Supervise, direct and coordinate the activities and schedule of Equipment Mechanic Lead Worker, Equipment Mechanics, Equipment Mechanic Trainee(s), and other assigned staff.
• Develop and apply administrative policies and procedures in connection with the direction of the Town’s repair and preventative maintenance operations.
• Develop and oversee contracts for outside repair and rental of equipment.
• Select, assign, train, and evaluate staff.
• Schedule and set priorities in repair of vehicles.
• Manage Town-wide fuel and waste oil storage tanks providing inventory controls and fuel dispensing maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department to develop rates for charging back users for maintenance, fuel and capital equipment costs.
• Manage day-to-day fuel program and participate in the development and evaluation in the use of alternative fuels.
• Prepare annual budget and manage expenditures.
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures to subordinates.
• Perform analyses to maintain and improve cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Keep abreast of technological advances in equipment, tools, maintenance techniques, and management.
• Ensure safe working conditions.
• Prepare memos, letters, and reports as needed and directed.
• Organize and supervise a regular fleet maintenance program for all vehicles.
• Organize and maintain a proper inventory of vehicle repair parts, including hydraulic fittings, filters and other related items.
• Maintain current vendor list for mechanical purchases.
• Purchase needed parts for vehicle repairs and other related items.
• Coordinate with the Facilities & Asset Manager on assets within the department.
• Maintain inventory records for other departments.
• Maintain service and maintenance records, including those required by DOT, and contract and/or consolidated fleet maintenance programs.
• Organize and direct skilled and semi-skilled personnel in the following:
  • Inspect, locate and diagnose mechanical defects on Town equipment, including automobiles, trucks, construction, snow removal and other power-driven equipment.
  • Determine the extent of necessary repairs.
  • Overhaul, repair and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials and clutches.
  • Tune up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems.
  • Replace or repair faulty parts, including wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and other parts and equipment.
  • Repair and/or replace components, including generators, alternators, distributors, relays, lights, switches and electronic ignitions.
  • Maintain, repair and adjust small two- and four-cycle engines, including generators, water pumps and air compressors.
  • Perform welding work to adapt and fabricate parts and equipment.
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