Highway Fleet/Equip & Production Mgr

About the role

The Fleet/Equipment & Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing Brown County's centralized fleet operations, including maintenance, repair, procurement, and replacement of vehicles and equipment. This position manages personnel, facility maintenance, fleet safety, and inventory operations. Additionally, the role includes responsibility for the maintenance of the County's asphalt production plant.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, schedules and assigns work to the maintenance shop employees
• Develops policies and procedures for the operation of the vehicle maintenance shop to ensure efficiency, competitive cost of service and optimal staff productivity
• Prepares, presents and administers the central fleet budget in coordination with the Business Manager
• Instructs and trains subordinates and inspects on proper procedures and safety practices to be used in the repair, maintenance and testing of vehicles and equipment
• Prepares annual evaluation of employees and recommends adjustments based on employee job performance
• Meets with Highway operations supervisors regarding flow of processed work and prioritizes work on county vehicles and equipment
• Determines parts that need to be replaced and the feasibility of repair versus new purchase
• Maintains records that reflect cost of repairs for each unit, date purchased, maintenance dates, mileage, and warranties
• Schedules preventative maintenance on all equipment including small engines
• Develops and provides vehicle and equipment cost analysis information including purchase, replacement, and maintenance cost figures
• Maintains adequate repair and preventative parts inventory to ensure productive and cost effective shop operation
• Ensures compliance of departmental policies and Local, State and Federal laws
• Monitors reported safety concerns, interacting with Risk Management
• Researches and develops vehicle and equipment specifications analyzing such items as safety standards, departmental and County needs, product availability, comparative costs, critical features and purchasing requirements
• Maintains County fueling system and infrastructure and recommends and implements required changes in procedures or replacement of equipment
• Maintains Department's 2-way radio system/tower and infrastructure and recommends and implements required changes in procedures or replacement of equipment
• Implements and maintains detailed manual and automated recordkeeping systems including inventory use, time, materials, repair statistics and vehicle equipment inventory
• Develops and implements a cost-effective preventative maintenance program for County vehicles and equipment, including the County's asphalt plant
• Works with the Operations Manager to coordinate and schedule all repairs and general maintenance of the Highway facilities and grounds
• Develops and maintains effective public and working relations with public officials, County departments, vendors, staff and general public

Qualifications

Brown County is an E-Verify employer.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of diesel and gasoline vehicle maintenance and diagnostics
• Understanding of government procurement, budgeting, and recordkeeping systems
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, shop safety practices, and environmental compliance
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to evaluate and repair hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, and drive systems
• Proficient in developing and managing maintenance schedules and equipment replacement plans
• Ability to research, interpret, and implement complex equipment specifications and technical manuals
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in personnel management, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
• Proficient in using digital recordkeeping and inventory management systems
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills related to repair feasibility and budgeting
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and the public
• Willingness and ability to respond to emergencies outside of regular hours