What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Supervisor position at City of Kalamazoo?
Description/Distinguishing Features
The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the repair and maintenance of vehicle repairs, scheduling and assigning work across the department, maintaining the preventative maintenance schedule for vehicle service and makes decisions on repairs for City equipment.
Examples of Duties
A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
The City of Kalamazoo offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, long and short-term disability, paid time off, a defined benefits pension plan, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and a retirement health care savings plan (HCSP). Benefits vary based on the bargaining unit of a position.
The City of Kalamazoo also operates a convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions.
The benefits for this position fall within the City of Kalamazoo Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employee group.
For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in NBU positions, please visit our website: www.kalamazoocity.org/benefits
Please note: these benefits are subject to change.
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Do you possess at least a high school diploma or GED?
Do you have excellent decision making, problem-solving, and analytical skills?
Do you have a valid Michigan Driver License with no violations within the last two years?
Are you familiar with common terminology, practices, processes, materials, and tools of the vehicle mechanic trade?
Do you have a State Mechanic's Certification?
Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of municipal experience and a minimum of (5) years of fleet experience?
Do you have strong diagnostic skills with scan tools experience?
The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the repair and maintenance of vehicle repairs, scheduling and assigning work across the department, maintaining the preventative maintenance schedule for vehicle service and makes decisions on repairs for City equipment.
Examples of Duties
A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Supervises personnel which includes providing resources, completing performance evaluations, resolving personnel issues, and providing employee training.
- Schedules and priorities vehicle repairs for the city.
- Schedules and assigns work according to the skill level of the employees within the department.
- Maintains and updates the preventative maintenance schedule, as needed.
- Assists with troubleshooting and diagnosing maintenance problems and identifies the best solution(s) for repair.
- Maintains the parts inventory and orders supplies, as needed; research for hard-to-find and obsolete parts.
- Attends staff meetings to provide equipment updates and communicates upcoming equipment needs.
- Assists with equipment specifications and purchases.
- Performs monthly inspections for DEQ storm water at the water department.
- Maintains shop cleanliness and building maintenance.
- Performs procurement card purchases and paperwork.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D with up to one (1) year of specialized or technical training beyond High School with a concentration in Automotive, Heavy Equipment Maintenance or related field.
- Strong diagnostic skills with scan tools experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of municipal experience and a minimum of (5) five years of fleet experience.
- Valid Michigan Driver's License
- Commercial Driver's License, Class A
- State Mechanic's Certification
- Storm Water Certification must be obtained within one (1) year.
- State of Michigan Master Automotive and Master Heavy Duty Truck Certification.
- Underground storage tank certification, Class A, must be obtained within one (1) year.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting contracts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong, clear communicator and excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to effectively and positively communicate with all levels within the organization.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency, prioritizes well, shows energy, responds to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines.
The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
The City of Kalamazoo offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, long and short-term disability, paid time off, a defined benefits pension plan, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and a retirement health care savings plan (HCSP). Benefits vary based on the bargaining unit of a position.
The City of Kalamazoo also operates a convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions.
The benefits for this position fall within the City of Kalamazoo Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employee group.
For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in NBU positions, please visit our website: www.kalamazoocity.org/benefits
Please note: these benefits are subject to change.
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Do you possess at least a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Do you have excellent decision making, problem-solving, and analytical skills?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid Michigan Driver License with no violations within the last two years?
- Yes
- No
Are you familiar with common terminology, practices, processes, materials, and tools of the vehicle mechanic trade?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a State Mechanic's Certification?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of municipal experience and a minimum of (5) years of fleet experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you have strong diagnostic skills with scan tools experience?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question