Public Works Supervisor - Fleet (20681707)

The City of Menlo Park•Menlo Park, CA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Menlo Park is seeking a Public Works Supervisor - Fleet in the Maintenance Division of the Public Works department. The Maintenance Division provides many of the basic services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives, works, visits and commutes within the City. The Maintenance Division provides support to all City departments and provides service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to address emergencies during non-working hours. The Maintenance Division is located in the City's Corporation Yard. Under general direction, the Public Works Supervisor - Fleet plans, organizes, and directs a comprehensive automotive and equipment maintenance and repair program for the City; supervises and reviews the work of maintenance staff responsible for the maintenance, repair, and outï¬tting of vehicles and equipment; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned functional area; and provides responsible technical assistance to the Assistant Public Works Director - Maintenance. Positions at this level use considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Public Works Director - Maintenance in that the latter has management responsibility for all public works maintenance services and operations of the City.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by vocational training or courses in automotive and/or equipment maintenance and repair.
Two (2) years of responsible experience in heavy equipment maintenance at a level equivalent to the class of Senior Equipment Mechanic in the City of Menlo Park, or six (6) years of increasingly responsible automotive and/or heavy equipment technician experience.
Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession, or ability to obtain of a valid California Class "B" driver's license with air brakes and tanker endorsements, and passenger transport endorsement (P) for fifteen passengers or more (including driver).
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Forklift Certification issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Designated UST Operator certificate issued by the International Code council (ICC) is desirable.
Possession of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications is desirable.
Possession of a Welding Certificate issued by the American Welding Society (AWS) is desirable

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all City vehicles and equipment.
Evaluate employee performance, provide coaching and counseling, and recommend disciplinary action when needed.
Assist with staff selection, hiring, and promotional processes.
Train staff in work procedures, safety practices, and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials; implement and enforce procedures and standards.
Monitor daily operations and activities of the equipment maintenance and repair unit.
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency, and workflow; recommend and implement process improvements.
Plan and coordinate fleet maintenance projects; manage inventory, supplies, parts, tools, and specialized equipment.
Prepare specifications and procurement documents for vehicle and equipment purchases; participate in bid processes.
Manage the safe and environmentally compliant storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste and biowaste.
Ensure compliance with all state and local laws; maintain accurate records and sign regulatory manifests.
Attend mandated safety and environmental training; assist the Fire Marshal with annual inspections of facilities that store or generate hazardous materials.
Coordinate services with other City departments and external partners, including repair shops, body and upholstery shops, dealerships, and specialty vendors.
Inspect both in-progress and completed work by staff and contractors to ensure accuracy, proper methods, adherence to standards, and regulatory compliance.
Perform the most complex vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair tasks.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to maintenance crews.
Develop and implement the annual vehicle replacement plan and budget.
Coordinate with City departments to assess needs, conduct research, evaluate proposals and bids, and dispose of retired vehicles.
Prepare staff reports and recommendations for management and City Council review.
Purchase and manage bulk fuel used and stored by the City.
Perform minor repairs on fuel storage and dispensing systems; oversee fuel deliveries and tank change-outs.
Price fuel, prepare monthly billings, support internal and external customer inquiries, and maintain tax forms and required documentation.

Benefits

Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,893 per month ($3,039 per month in 2026) towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement
Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service
Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year
Holidays: 11 official holidays; 34 hours of floating holiday time per year; 8 "Day of Reflection" hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance
Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula
Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans.
Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage
Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage
Educational leave and tuition reimbursement
A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park.
A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card.
A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week.
Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost