Fleet Repairs Supervisor

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

In the Department of Administrative Services, State Fleet Operations, this Fleet Repairs Supervisor is responsible for supervising the maintenance and repair operations of our three garages statewide. The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is currently accepting applications for the position of Fleet Repairs Supervisor. This is a full-time, 40-hours per week position with a Monday through Friday schedule, first shift hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. A hybrid schedule will be available after successful completion of training, based on business needs and in accordance with the Telework Policy. The position is located at 55 Morgan Street, Hartford, CT. The purpose of this job class is to supervise the maintenance and repair operations of four or more statewide garages.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience in the repair, maintenance, inspection and testing of passenger vehicles.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
Relevant agency policies and procedures
Methods of repair and adjustment of passenger vehicles
Vehicle warranties
Emission controls
Knowledge of testing equipment and procedures
Considerable interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to successfully negotiate adjustments from the automotive manufacturer on problems with vehicles with warranty expiration
Inspect and test new and repaired overhauled passenger vehicles and shop repair equipment including welding and cutting equipment, automotive testing equipment and standard machine tools
Keep and check records and make reports
Utilize computer software
Supervisory ability

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising staff in an automotive maintenance, repair, or fleet operations environment.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating operational policies, procedures, and performance measures.
Experience analyzing operational data and preparing reports to support management decisions.
Experience with procurement processes, inventory management, and contract administration.
Experience planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple projects and operational activities in a multi-facility environment.

Responsibilities

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff
Provides staff training and assistance
Conducts performance evaluations
Determines priorities and plans unit work
Establishes and maintains unit procedures
Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
Prepares reports and correspondence
Periodically inspects vehicles, premises and equipment to determine condition
Prepares work orders
Reviews labor and materials reports
Writes specifications for service contracts with private contractors
Reviews work performed by private contractors
Supervises vehicle recall operations
Orders supplies and equipment
Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials
Advises state agencies regarding acceptable equipment and supplies
Participates in safety meetings
Reviews repair garage reports and records
Maintains paperwork generated from in-house warranty and vehicle campaigns
Monitors emissions testing program within fleet
Performs related duties as required