Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance- CDL

The purpose of this classification is to supervise day-to-day operations and staff involved in performing maintenance and repair services on County-owned vehicles and equipment in an assigned department or area.  

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.

Schedules and assigns preventive maintenance work and on-demand repairs; identifies units with preventive maintenance work  or inspections due; contacts the department to have the vehicles made available; handles on-demand requests for maintenance or repair; ensures wreckers or field repair vehicles are dispatched as needed; creates work orders; assigns work orders to technicians; and contacts customers regarding past-due maintenance.

Monitors technicians' work and performance; ensures work is completed in a timely manner; supports technicians with advice and training as needed; inspects vehicles after maintenance or repair; and reviews completed work orders; and ensures services  have been performed, records updated, and parts have been charged.

Orders outside parts or service as needed; contacts vendors to acquire part numbers and quotes; orders parts or service from vendors; monitors vendor performance; and processes purchase requisitions and invoices.

Supervises inventory of vehicles;  receives, checks in, and records new vehicles; orders unit numbers or other decals as required; receives retired and out-of-service vehicles; processes related records; and prepares retired vehicles for surplus sale or other disposition.

High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in automotive repair or fleet operations and maintenance; three years of experience in automotive maintenance and repair or fleet operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:  Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and  obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) appropriate for the level of equipment operated. within six (6) months of starting employment in this classification.