Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, #JR-00726

About the role

The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor will perform a variety of assignments pertaining to the operation, maintenance, service and repair, procurement, and other support functions for vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Utilities. This role ensures vehicles and equipment are readily available to support maintenance and repair efforts essential to public water and sewer system operations. The Supervisor maintains accurate inventory of rolling stock for the department, coordinates maintenance and repair needs with the City's Automotive Services department, and ensures vehicles and equipment remain compliant with safety and regulatory standards. This is a daily in-person position, it does not offer a remote or work-from-home option.

Special requirements

• Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, standby and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
• Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.
• This position may require incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee's supervisor based on position assigned.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.
• A valid, non-restricted driver's license is a requirement for all applicants. Driver's license requirement is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Instruct all drivers and operators on preventive maintenance techniques to minimize vehicle/equipment downtime. Ensure safe operating procedures are followed, and provide training as needed.
• Serve as liaison between City Garage staff and departmental staff to ensure equipment is operated and maintained to the highest standards possible.
• Perform periodical inspections of equipment to ensure that negligence or abuse is not occurring, and that equipment is operating properly.
• Coordinate all major mechanical repair work with City Garage or contracted vendors to minimize downtime. Coordinate and transport vehicles to City Garage or other local vendors as needed for repairs.
• Ensure that first aid supplies and fire extinguishers are available in all equipment.
• Prepare and review monthly and yearly reports to assist in evaluating fuel use, vehicle and equipment replacement, supplies, budget, etc.; and prepare budgetary requests for new/replacement vehicles and equipment.
• Procure supplies and services, as needed, to support the department's operation. Examples: Power tools, hoses, cables, etc.
• Investigate accidents and claims of property damage involving department vehicles and equipment and file reports.
• Utilization of electronic devices (PC and/or Tablet) for accessing various departmental software applications.
• Coordinate with Department and City Garage on acquisition of new equipment to expedite the process. Coordinate with City Garage on equipment replacement to identify equipment that has exceeded its useful life and to ensure new procurements meet the operational needs. Evaluate emerging technologies and equipment trends.

Preferred skills

• Fleet maintenance experience in a municipal government
• Fleet/equipment procurement procedures/practices
• Strong organizational record keeping and documentation to support annual budget preparation
• Experience in maintenance and repairs of power tools, vehicles, trailers, and equipment
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Proven ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and vendors
• Certification(s) in fleet maintenance and repairs
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class A and Entry Level Drivers Training (EDLT)

Benefits

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.