DPW Supervisor of Vehicle Maintenance

Town of Weston, MA

This full time benefited supervisory position is responsible for administrative and manual work needed to run the daily operation and management of the Vehicle Maintenance Division.

Minimum qualifications:

high school diploma and technical training; five to seven years of vehicle maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The candidate must have hands on experience dealing with the repair and maintenance of automotive apparatus and heavy and motorized equipment, possess dedication to providing optimum customer service and solving departmental needs; as well as excellent verbal communication and time management skills.

The candidate must have a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license Massachusetts Class B CDL driver’s license with air brake endorsement Massachusetts Hoist Engineers License Class 2A, 4E & 4G. Also, A/B Operator Certification for fuel systems, or ability to obtain this certification within one year of hire. Candidate must also be available for paid overtime work during snow and ice operations and other emergency situations.

Starting pay is $79,532 - $95,442 DOQ with opportunity to earn overtime. (Room for growth: FY27 salary max is $111,353.)

The Town of Weston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, genetics, sexual orientation, active military status or disability.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Oversees the daily operations of the division, with responsibility supervising division staff and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Assists the Director or Deputy Director of Operations to develop and then oversee the daily work schedules and assignments of the divisions, including employee and contractor assignments; determines priorities and monitors the progress of projects.

Oversees the maintenance of all Town and School vehicles with the exception of the fire department engines and ambulances. Oversees the maintenance of all DPW motorized equipment and attachments.

Assists the Director or Deputy Director of Operations in developing the annual capital budget. Tracks inventory and develops and maintains five year forecast for maintenance and replacement schedules.

Provides Director and Deputy Director of Operations with specifications for recommended new vehicles and equipment.

Researches and defines best technologies for vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Ensures the division staff and DPW complex and grounds are in full compliance with environmental and safety standards such as DEP and OSHA regulations. Maintains all material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the division as well as HAZMAT disposal records.

Oversees the Department’s automated fuel system, including maintaining records, arranging for routine inspections and dealing with contaminants/clean-up, as well as ordering fuel and billing for the entire municipal fleet, including police, fire and schools.

Responsible for maintenance of payroll, overtime and other personnel data related to employees.

Works with Town departments in assessing vehicle and motorized equipment needs.

Assumes responsibility for the division in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director of Operations.

Performs related duties, as required.

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