- Salary
- $79k – $126k/yr
- Location
- 200 N. Center Street Goldsboro
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Hiring range is negotiable between $78,605 and $102,187 depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience.
Performs responsible managerial, administrative and supervisory work overseeing the City's Fleet Maintenance Garage. An employee in this class plans, organizes and supervises staff providing semi-skilled to skilled mechanical services for all the City's gas and diesel-powered light and heavy duty equipment, and passenger vehicles. Duties also include overseeing the City’s fueling station requirements to ensure daily fuel inventory levels are maintained and routine maintenance and repairs on the pumps are accomplished. Work also includes budget development and management, personnel and equipment management, and short and long range operational planning. Employee also assists with more complex mechanical issues and troubleshooting as needed.
The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The work may require specific physical characteristic and abilities such as heightened strength, mobility, dexterity and full range of motion. The following additional physical abilities are also required: crouching, kneeling, manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is generally performed in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposed to various hazards such as working in heavy traffic, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, oils, in close quarters, man holes, or trenches. Work is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental risks which require a range of safety and other precautions. Employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shield.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Organizes and oversees all requirements associated with the City's Fleet Maintenance Garage.
- Participates in the development of goals and objectives, as well as policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Participates in the preparation and administration of the fleet maintenance budget; submits budget recommendations; prepares cost estimates; submits justifications for equipment; monitors budget expenditures.
- Performs personnel management functions to include screening and recommending top applicants for hire, training, coaching, motivating, monitoring and evaluating performance, issuing disciplinary actions, and recommending dismissal when warranted.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of fleet maintenance; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.
- Administers contracts; ensures work is completed according to contract standards; processes and prepares contractor payments; resolves discrepancies in billings; and may assist with or develop contract bid specifications.
- Supervises and inspects the major repair, overhaul and maintenance of automotive, heavy and light equipment.
- Ensures OSHA, EPA, and UST standards and regulations are followed in all aspects of daily work requirements; prepares and presents safety training in accordance with requirements; instructs personnel in safe work practices pertaining to tools, use of chemicals, handling hazardous materials, etc.
- Oversees fuel island operations, maintenance and repair; ensures the City has an adequate petroleum supply on hand; monitors fuel dispensing system maintenance requirements; and processes payments for refueling deliveries.
- Trains technical and service staff, and provides technical advice to mechanics as needed.
- Oversees the State’s vehicle safety inspection program.
- Evaluates municipal fleet requirements; recommends purchase of new automotive and heavy equipment, shop equipment and supplies; prepares and reviews specifications for purchases as needed.
- Manages life expectancy of vehicles; makes recommendations for surrender of vehicles and/or reassignment as necessary.
- Establishes and maintains appropriate record and reporting systems; prepares weekly and monthly activity reports and timesheets; tracks and reports annual maintenance and fuel costs.
- Coordinates annual, refresher, upgrade and continuing education training requirements for fleet maintenance staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of the methods, tools, parts and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of heavy and light duty equipment, passenger automobiles and small engines.
- Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine operation and repair.
- Knowledge of heavy and light equipment, and passenger vehicle electrical, hydraulic, vacuum, and brake systems.
- Knowledge of automotive parts and supplies procurement options and services available.
- Knowledge of pertinent, local, state and federal laws, ordinances, codes and rules.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of safety management as they pertain to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Knowledge of the City’s budgeting, purchasing and personnel policies.
- Knowledge of effective supervisory principles, practices and skills.
- Skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting gas and diesel engines and related systems.
- Skill in the use and the operations of tools and machinery used in automotive, heavy equipment and small engine repair work.
- Skill in reading and interpreting service manuals and schematic drawings.
- Skill in the use of computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, including related maintenance software, to maintain accurate records and reports for preventative maintenance and repair work.
- Skill in customer contact and collaborative conflict resolution.
- Ability to prepare a budget and monitor expenses.
- Ability to effectively supervise personnel and manage fleet maintenance requirements; adjust staffing assignments to accomplish work effectively; train, communicate, motivate and provide performance coaching and written evaluations.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, supervisors, peers, employees and the general public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The work may require specific physical characteristic and abilities such as heightened strength, mobility, dexterity and full range of motion. The following additional physical abilities are also required: crouching, kneeling, manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is generally performed in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposed to various hazards such as working in heavy traffic, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, oils, in close quarters, man holes, or trenches. Work is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental risks which require a range of safety and other precautions. Employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shield.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent;
- Ten (10) years of experience repairing automotive and/or heavy equipment;
- Seven (7) years supervisory or leadership experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.
Skills
ComplianceOSHAProcurement