DPW Supervisor of Vehicle Maintenance

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises 3 to 5 full-time employees.
• Supervisory activities include: establishing work procedures and performance standards; providing ongoing professional development and performance feedback; and assisting in the hiring and orientation of new employees all in accordance with Town policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Oversees the work of contractors involved in division projects and business.
• May supervise seasonal workers and/or interns.

Qualifications

High school diploma; technical training; five to seven years of mechanic experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• 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
• A/B Operator Certification for fuel system (or ability to obtain one within one year of hire)

Knowledge, Ability & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of current materials, methods, and techniques relative to vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the use and repair of construction equipment and safe repair practices.
• Ability to participate in snow and ice operations.
• Ability to guide, direct and motivate assigned employees.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Supervisory skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Skill in operating and maintaining specialized construction and motor equipment.
• Excellent computer skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required to perform duties.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, speak and hear, and use hands to operate equipment.
• Requires the lifting, carrying and/or pushing of weights of up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Vision requirements include the ability to read detailed and routine maps, plans, documents, assess work sites, use a computer and operate equipment.
• Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to adverse weather conditions, loud noise and hazards associated with heavy equipment and exposure to fumes/gas/dust; some work is performed in the office.
• The workload is subject to seasonal, weather-related and other fluctuations.
• The employee responds to emergency situations.

Pay

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

Schedule

Candidate must be available for paid overtime work during snow and ice operations and other emergency situations.