This position is responsible for managing the mechanical repair and maintenance of the city’s equipment and vehicle fleet.

Plans, coordinates, and directs the operations of the Vehicle Maintenance Division.
Manages and participates in the development and administration of annual capital, operating, and other assigned budgets; identifies and establishes city-wide fleet budgets associated with the operation and replacement of the city’s vehicle and equipment fleet.
Assists with Joint Powers Board vehicle replacement needs as advised.
Identifies and requests additional funding for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Reviews requests for services; directs, monitors, and approves expenditures; provides monthly billing to departments; develops itemized billing of parts and labor.
Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
Identifies and establishes division policies and procedures.
Develops equipment specifications and coordinates the purchase of vehicles and equipment.
Coordinates dealer and contract repair services.
Develops and implements short- and long-range goals for fleet management operations.
Maintains division files and records.
Prepares a variety of reports and presentations.
Performs related duties.

Knowledge of the mechanical repair and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of computer applications and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.
Knowledge of personnel management and supervisory principles.
Knowledge of city policies and procedures, including personnel and purchasing procedures.
Skill in developing and writing vehicle and equipment specifications.
Skill in the identification and implementation of best practices in the fleet management industry.
Skill in management and supervision.
Skill in prioritizing and planning.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Public Works Director assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of division activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include relevant state and federal regulations, vehicle and equipment manufacturer guidelines, city purchasing policies, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops division guidelines.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied management, supervisory, and technical duties. The wide variety of vehicles and equipment contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to direct the city’s vehicle maintenance operations. Successful performance ensures the availability of safe and reliable equipment and vehicles used in support of a variety of city operations.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, dealers, contractors, vendors, and the general public.
Contacts are typically to justify or defend matters, give or exchange information, motivate persons, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in an office, garage, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over Fleet Supervisor (1) and Master Fleet Technician (5).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming.

City of Gillette (WY)

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