Fleet Services Foreman

Under general supervision, manages and leads fleet services by supervising, assigning, reviewing and participating in the work of staff responsible for providing fleet maintenance and repair services; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Update administration staff regarding vehicle and equipment repair/maintenance; serve as a primary technical communications contact with service providers; make recommendations about replacement versus repair of vehicles and equipment;

maintain and update of logs, records, and files. Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Facilities and Fleet Director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.

Note:

This position is open until filled.

• Manage, plan, and coordinate the services and activities of maintenance operations within the Fleet Division; recommend appropriate service and staffing levels; coordinate payroll with administrative staff.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Fleet services including the maintenance and repair of all light, heavy, emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Identify opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing fleet repair and maintenance services; implement policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing/identifying warranty claims and accident repair costs.
• Select. train, motivate and evaluate departmental personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the Fleet division; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Fleet Division annual budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Establish and monitor complete, accurate and accountable controls for all parts, supplies and tools used; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Serve as a liaison for the Fleet Division with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; prepare and present staff report and other necessary correspondence; recommend modifications to fleet maintenance policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure the adherence to safe work practices and procedures; ensure training requirements are met; assume responsibility for any hazardous waste material or items used in the shop; coordinate hazardous materials training for fleet personnel; maintain appropriate training records.

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fleet maintenance and repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of governmental accounting and the regulations that govern the reporting.
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a municipal fleet maintenance and repair program.
• Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of a…