Superintendent of Fleet Maintenance (PROVISIONAL PROMOTIONAL)

Plans, supervises and is responsible for the maintenance and repair of motor equipment and vehicles including but not limited to trucks, tractors, hi-lifts, police vehicles, etc.;

-schedules work according to repairs and priorities;

-inspects work of subordinate personnel to ensure it meets established standards;

Schedules preventive maintenance programs in accordance with dealer specifications or departmental policy;

Schedules yearly NYS Inspections on equipment and vehicles;

Prepares specifications for new equipment and vehicles;

-inspects and tests equipment to insure it meets standards;

Requisitions materials and supplies needed in repairing equipment and vehicles including tools, testing equipment, etc.;

-maintains inventory of same;

Instructs personnel on proper procedures for maintaining and repairing motor equipment;

-ensures accepted safety procedures are followed by personnel;

Maintains accurate records and reports concerning vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair activities, i.e., work performed on vehicles, cost of materials used, time required to perform work;

Maintains personnel records of employees assigned, i.e., hours worked, vacation time, sick leave time, personnel leave days;

Develops and oversees the budget for fleet operations;

Acts as a liaison between the department and Division of Inventory and Stores to ensure parts for vehicles and equipment are obtained in order to shorten down time;

Performs related work in connection with the maintenance and repair activities and management of a repair shop.

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Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Motor Equipment Maintenance Superintendent for one year OR as a Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor I for two years.

(A)     Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Automotive Technology and five years of full time experience as a motor equipment mechanic or service manager dealing with the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment or vehicles; two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;

OR

(B)     Graduation from Vocational High School in Automotive Mechanics and seven years of full time experience as a motor equipment mechanic or  service manger dealing with the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment or vehicles; two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;

OR

(C)     Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and Completion of an Adult Education Course in Automotive Mechanics approved by NYS Department of Education and seven years of full time experience as a motor equipment mechanic or service manager dealing with the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment or vehicles; two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;

OR

(D)     An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A through C.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the full time experience requirements. Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

Thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques used in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs on both gasoline and diesel-powered equipment;

Thorough knowledge of repair shop management, including automotive economics and operation and maintenance of shop equipment;

Ability to diagnose automotive mechanical difficulties and set priorities;

Ability to prepare, understand and interpret specifications and mechanical drawings of equipment and vehicles;

Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Ability to establish good working relationships with vendors and contractors;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Salary : $49,400 - $76,000