Public Services Manager - Fleet Maintenance

City of Clermont•Clermont, FL

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About The Position

The Public Services Manager directs the City’s centralized Fleet Division and fleet management program, including contractors and City employees responsible for the maintenance, servicing, modification, and repair of municipal vehicles. The role also oversees the replacement and disposal of vehicles and equipment. The position works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Public Services and is exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. The manager supervises Fleet Operations staff and the Public Services Fleet crew; oversees vehicle and equipment specifications, purchasing, maintenance priorities, operational procedures, records, and performance; and coordinates fleet operations with City departments. The role administers the division’s budget and maintenance management program, develops goals and procedures, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and promotes workplace safety. The position may require rotating shifts and extended hours during emergencies. The job requires continual light work and occasional heavy work, frequent walking and standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, bending, regular vehicle driving, and good hand/eye coordination, eyesight, hearing, and speech. Work is primarily in an environmentally controlled indoor space, with intermittent periods in adverse outdoor conditions, and exposure to site hazards, traffic, and moving machinery.

Requirements

Five years of experience as a supervisor in an automotive field, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Automotive Technology, Business Management, or a related discipline.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the automotive repair industry.
Two years of heavy- and light-truck and equipment repair experience.
Obtain FEMA IS100, IS700, and IS200 certifications within six months of employment.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
An equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered in some cases if relevant and related.

Nice To Haves

Master-level ASE certified mechanic.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise Fleet Operations staff, including interviewing and training employees, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Assign, allocate, and supervise Fleet crew work involving repair, rework, and maintenance of City vehicles.
Supervise preparation of equipment specifications and determine appropriate equipment requirements, including vehicle ratings, capabilities, and performance specifications.
Analyze cost-accounting records and survey costs; select and negotiate purchases of vehicles suited to departmental needs and specifications.
Review work procedures and operational efficiency, recommend and implement improvements, and stay current on fleet management issues.
Maintain daily activity reports and equipment records; establish and maintain effective records, reports, time sheets, and equipment logs.
Coordinate operations with City departments; analyze preventive maintenance and repair procedures, set repair priorities, assess equipment replacement and expansion needs, and declare equipment excess to City needs.
Develop and implement computer systems and software for Fleet Division operations.
Review analytical and production reports and performance, ensure goals and service levels are met, formulate operating policies and procedures, establish work standards, and develop the maintenance program’s fiscal-year work calendar.
Prepare and administer the annual budget; establish or review program objectives; monitor budget adherence, including maintenance and repair costs, funded projects, and contractual services.
Work with other departments and supervisors to complete projects and tasks, and assist the Director or Assistant Director with monitoring departmental budgets, objectives, and goals.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and implement preventive maintenance programs and standard operating procedures.
Respond to inquiries, assistance requests, concerns, and complaints; take corrective action when necessary and maintain effective relationships with the public.
Implement and enforce City and departmental policies and procedures; maintain knowledge of applicable ordinances, codes, and state laws and apply them in the role.
Represent the department in recruitment and interviews and recommend job applicants for hiring.
Promote workplace safety, maintain awareness of occupational hazards, enforce safety precautions, and conduct regular safety training.
Train employees in proper use of tools, equipment, chemicals, personal protective equipment, and other safety practices.
Order necessary materials, chemicals, and equipment in accordance with the budget and City Purchasing Policy.
Attend relevant seminars, workshops, and conferences; perform other assigned duties as required.