Maintenance Supervisor (Fleet Services)

Orange County Sanitation District • Fountain Valley, CA

2d • $148,928 - $164,174 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for comprehensive OC San maintenance and repair programs, including treatment plant and recycled water equipment and related facilities, fleet, energy co-generation, wastewater collections, and/or mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems; ensures division operations and maintenance functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and OC San policies; provides complex staff assistance to OC San management in areas of expertise; performs the most technical and complex tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and performs duties as assigned. When assigned to Fleet Maintenance: Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the overhaul, maintenance, repair, servicing, and troubleshooting of vehicles and heavy equipment; evaluates the economic life, usage, and depreciation of equipment/vehicles. Additional responsibilities include: Supervising daily fleet maintenance operations while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork. Developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies that maximize fleet reliability and equipment availability. Managing fleet lifecycle planning, replacement schedules, equipment utilization, and asset condition assessments. Monitoring maintenance performance through Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), telematics, and fleet performance metrics. Ensuring compliance with California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Department of Transportation (DOT), California Air Resources Board (CARB), BIT inspection requirements, Advanced Clean Fleets regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Assisting in the preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets, equipment replacement plans, and fleet procurement specifications. Coordinating contract maintenance services, warranty repairs, vendor support, and specialized equipment repairs. Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees while promoting technical growth and succession planning. Supporting emergency response operations and ensuring fleet readiness during planned outages and emergency events. Evaluating emerging vehicle technologies, including electric vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles, and advanced diagnostic systems to support OC San's long-term fleet strategy. Ensuring portable generators, Vactor units, pull rigs, rolling stock and portable pumping units are readily available and maintained to support urgent and emergency needs within the treatment plants, pump stations and collections systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training or 60 semester units of coursework from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, in construction, business or public administration, maintenance management, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in one of the following areas of assignment: pipes and plant facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, facilities maintenance, fleet and heavy equipment, energy co-generation facilities and equipment, preventative maintenance, and/or electrical distribution or instrumentation systems, which may include two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License
• Depending on assignment, must possess or obtain within 12 months of placement in position a: Valid Grade IV Certification from the California Water Environment Association appropriate to area of assignment as determined by OC San; and/or Valid Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and/or valid Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) from the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP); and/or valid Maintenance Management Certification (MMC) from Life Cycle Engineering; and/or Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) from National Automotive Fleet Association (NAFA); and/or Certified Building Operator (CBO) from the Building Operator Certification entity; and/or Certified Reliability Leader from Reliability Web; or other similar professional maintenance certification as deemed comparable by OC San; and/or Valid hazardous materials endorsement; and a valid manual transmission endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automotive, truck, and equipment service and repair procedures and techniques for gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, and electric vehicles.
• Supervising municipal or industrial fleet maintenance operations.
• Developing fleet replacement strategies and lifecycle cost analyses.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Vehicle Telematics Systems and maintenance analytics.
• Experience with vehicle life cycle aspects in public sector organizations.
• California commercial vehicle regulations, BIT inspections, CARB emissions requirements, and Advanced Clean Fleets regulations.
• Knowledge of Heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, cranes, trailers, and specialized utility equipment like hydro-excavator/combination units.
• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) from National Automotive Fleet Association (NAFA) or Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) from American Public Works Association (APWA).

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily fleet maintenance operations while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Develops and implements preventive and predictive maintenance strategies that maximize fleet reliability and equipment availability.
• Manages fleet lifecycle planning, replacement schedules, equipment utilization, and asset condition assessments.
• Monitors maintenance performance through Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), telematics, and fleet performance metrics.
• Ensures compliance with California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Department of Transportation (DOT), California Air Resources Board (CARB), BIT inspection requirements, Advanced Clean Fleets regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets, equipment replacement plans, and fleet procurement specifications.
• Coordinates contract maintenance services, warranty repairs, vendor support, and specialized equipment repairs.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops employees while promoting technical growth and succession planning.
• Supports emergency response operations and ensures fleet readiness during planned outages and emergency events.
• Evaluates emerging vehicle technologies, including electric vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles, and advanced diagnostic systems to support OC San's long-term fleet strategy.
• Ensures portable generators, Vactor units, pull rigs, rolling stock and portable pumping units are readily available and maintained to support urgent and emergency needs within the treatment plants, pump stations and collections systems.

Benefits

• Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further. Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service. Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts. Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders. Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals. Safety We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED