Motor Pool Supervisor

City of Madison Heights; MI•Madison Heights, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Madison Heights Department of Public Services is looking to fill a vacant full-time Motor Pool Supervisor position with someone who has a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and sound leadership skills to compliment an established team of dedicated professionals. This working supervisory and administrative position manages the City fleet, and directs the efficient day-to-day operation of the Motorpool Division (and other Divisions, when needed) within the Public Services Department. This position manages three (3) full-time mechanics, and the vehicle fleet for the City, and is the first called in on overtime for all maintenance and repair of all City vehicles and related equipment, with the exception of some equipment/vehicle maintenance which is outsourced. The Motor Pool Supervisor is expected to continue the City’s history of exceptional service.

Requirements

Graduation from high school (or GED) including or supplemented by vocational courses in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair equivalent to two years of college
Minimum two years of experience in vehicle and equipment repair with supervisory experience preferred.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license with a Commercial Driver’s License “B” with air brake and tanker endorsements at time of hire.
Possession of Master certification in Heavy Duty Truck and Auto from the State of Michigan required.

Nice To Haves

P endorsement strongly preferred.
ASE certifications strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, schedule, supervise, and participate in the maintenance of City vehicles and equipment, and all backup generators; inspect work in progress and upon completion; maintain records of work utilizing up-to-date methods and generally accepted industry best practices.
Under the guidance of the DPS Director and/or Deputy DPS Director, assign personnel to repair and maintenance jobs. Supervise, coordinate, and inspect work activities to ensure that schedules are met and that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with standard operating practices and procedures.
Utilize up-to-date knowledge of the types of vehicles and equipment used in a full-service municipal operation, including proper preventative maintenance programs, and the tools and equipment used in the testing, maintenance, and repair of them, establish priorities for work; adjust priorities as needed.
Coordinate and manage repair work with outside vendors as appropriate and as approved; inspect completed vendor work.
Keep records on each individual vehicle and piece of equipment. With input and direction from the DPS Director and/or Deputy DPS Director, determine whether cost of repair is justified.
Inspect vehicles and equipment for safety problems; assign work to make corrections as necessary.
Maintain an appropriate inventory of parts in stock; order gasoline and diesel fuel.
Sit on departmental panel for job promotions and new hires as necessary; evaluate performance of probationary and seasonal employees; train and instruct personnel in job practices and methods of work; counsel employees as necessary regarding work performance; recommend personnel actions.
Participate in the preparation of the annual operating budget for the motor pool division; recommend equipment for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Plan; perform research and gather cost information for budget preparation; estimate and requisition materials, supplies, and equipment to projects; monitor budget expenditures after adoption.
Receive work orders and service requests from other departments; discuss problems with vehicle and equipment operators; take appropriate actions.
Utilize Microsoft Office and other department computer programs for fleet management, parts and material inventory, fuel system management and inventory, to prepare a variety of reports for City purposes, and to meet Department of Environmental Quality and other regulatory requirements.
Coordinate preparation of bid specifications; develop specifications for vehicle and equipment purchases.
Facilitate aerial platform and hi-lo training and certification program for DPS staff.
Manage the disposition of obsolete or end-of-life fleet vehicles and equipment through auction or trade-in programs.
Respond to emergencies after normal working hours; fills in for other departmental coordinators and supervisors during work hours and after hour emergency calls.
Read and interpret a wide variety of vehicle and equipment manuals; stay current with modern repair and maintenance practices and technology, including coordinating necessary succession planning and training for staff, and update safety data sheets.
Maintain a safe work environment for employees, develop standards and procedures for safe work practices; instruct and train employees on safe work practices.
Establish and maintain effective working relations, and work professionally, pleasantly and effectively with elected officials, department heads, supervisors, employees, union officials, other governmental agencies and the general public even during stressful situations.
Performs related work as required.