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Position Summary

Administers and supervises the maintenance and repair of County fleet vehicles and light and heavy equipment, administer the County fuels program, and supervises assigned employees.

The work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director. Supervision is exercised over mechanics and shop support staff. The principal duties of this class are performed in an automotive shop environment that may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions, power tools and equipment, and related hazards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers the fleet vehicle and light and heavy equipment maintenance, repair, and inspection program;
• Administers the fuel management program;
• Supervises the employees who perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of County vehicles and light and heavy equipment;
• Schedules and assigns vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks and ensures work assignments are completed and in compliance with safety and maintenance standards;
• Supervises purchasing and inventory control of spare parts, tools, equipment, and supplies;
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates employees;
• Implements and maintains vehicle and light and heavy equipment periodic maintenance schedule;
• Administers shop safety and training programs;
• Supervises maintenance of shop building, equipment, communications system, tools, and supplies;
• Assists with bid specifications and makes equipment replacement recommendations;
• Inspects County\'s newly purchased vehicles and equipment;
• Supervises and performs high level maintenance, troubleshooting, safety inspections, and repair work on all fleet vehicles, light and heavy equipment, industrial equipment, both gas and diesel, and other related equipment;
• Oversees the fabrication, alteration, and welding on county vehicles and equipment;
• Supervises and performs inspections and repairs on hydraulic systems, drive trains, transmissions, suspensions, steering systems, heating and air conditioning systems, ventilation systems, and emissions and related systems;
• Supervises, implements, and administers oil sample program; integrates program into preventive maintenance schedule;
• Supervises and performs troubleshooting and repair work on sophisticated and technical emergency equipment associated with public safety;
• Supervises and performs vehicle body repairs, painting, and touchup work and determines when repairs will be performed by outside vendors;
• Plans and organizes preventive maintenance schedules; maintains records on vehicles;
• Provides emergency field service to disabled vehicles;
• Maintains shop and work area in a neat, clean, and tidy manner;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices and in accordance with automotive industry standards, policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises road crews in the absence of Field Supervisor;
• On call to respond to emergency situations, including snow removal;
• May be assigned to perform duties with Department crews;
• Performs other related duties as required.
• On call for Landfill Gas System

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Employee supervision, training, and evaluation methods and techniques;
• Safety standards and training programs and methods;
• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive mechanic\'s trade, with particular reference to fleet vehicles and light and heavy equipment maintenance;
• Installation, diagnosis, servicing, and repair of gasoline and diesel engines, brake systems, steering and suspension systems, hydraulic systems, power and transmission systems, vehicle electrical systems, computerized engine controls, and related components and systems;
• Operating and maintenance requirements of heavy duty and maintenance equipment;
• Fabrication of components in building police cars and other County equipment;
• Federal (OSHA) and County heavy equipment and automotive repair and maintenance safety principles and practices including the use of air-powered equipment, lifts, and hoists;
• Personal computers and software used for maintenance, diagnostic, and repair functions;
• Recordkeeping procedures.

Ability to:

Supervise, train, motivate, evaluate, and discipline employees;

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with subordinate employees, supervisors, the public, local elected and appointed officials, and other County employees.

Develop and implement a periodic maintenance schedule for assigned fleet vehicles and light and heavy-duty equipment;

Diagnose simple to complex mechanical system problems and dete