Fleet Mechanic II Crew Leader

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs difficult technical work and assists supervisor with work planning, organizing and directing the work of a division and crews engaged in servicing, maintenance, and repair of automotive equipment at the City’s equipment repair shop.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists with the supervision, inspection, and participates in the work of mechanics engaged in the maintenance and repair of varied automotive and construction equipment ensuring work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures. Employee issues and completes work orders including all costs, issues needed parts and supplies and maintains parts inventory. Employee assists in coordinating work with customers, assigning crews to projects, responding to customer concerns and requests, and inspecting contract work. Work is performed under supervision of the Fleet Services Supervisor and is evaluated on the basis of attainment of individual and divisional goals, promoting a positive work culture, ensuring proactive and responsive customer service, and compliance with safety regulations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, scheduling, supervising and participates in the work of mechanics engaged in the repair and maintenance of municipal automotive equipment.
• Diagnoses problems, writes repair orders and supervises and inspects the major repair, overhaul and maintenance of automotive equipment.
• May participate in the preparation of bid specifications and bid proposal analysis for municipal fleet needs.
• Assists in maintaining inventory records of spare automotive parts and supplies, identifies when supply orders are needed, prepares monthly reports on inventory usage.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with all state regulations for underground storage tanks, collects and submits regulatory data reports, reviews fuel tank levels and daily fuel usage.
• Provides guidance and support to departmental staff; enforces strict and consistent adherence to safety practices and work specifications; participates in recruitment, selection, career development, and coaching of staff in coordination with the Public Works Director and Human Resources Director.
• Ensures proper training of crews in proper work methods and techniques, conducts performance coaching and evaluation, plans training and safety meetings.
• Monitors daily operations to enhance and maintain a high degree of public trust; identifies and influences the implementation of best practices to improve productivity, safety, public image, and to reduce operating costs.
• Coordinates with other City departments and outside agencies to achieve departmental goals and improve overall business results.
• Performs additional duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of automotive repair shop management.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and maintenance needs of a wide variety of automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and safety orders pertaining to municipal owned natural gas systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of large-scale shop operations.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines and the repair and maintenance characteristics of a variety of earth moving and other construction and special equipment.
• Knowledge of the use of department related equipment and materials, policies and fees.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution.
• Skill and ability to effectively and efficiently manage crew of automotive mechanics including all related supervisory functions involving personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, department heads, government officials, City employees, and contractors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Graduation from high school, or possession of General Education Diploma; completion of a recognized vocational school program is highly preferred.
• 2-4 years of progressively responsible experience in leading crews and supervision of fleet maintenance is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that includes maintenance and repair of automotive and construction equipment providing the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to adequately perform the essential duties may be considered.
  
  

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Inspects and oversees fleet crews under the guidance of the Fleet Services Supervisor.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is generally performed in both inside and outside environmental conditions in which the employee is subject to workplace hazards including exposure to operating mechanical equipment creating fumes, odors, and dusts and atmospheric conditions with extreme cold and heat for extended periods of time. Employee is subject to a level of noise requiring workers to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. In addition, the employee is subject to a chance of injury from walking or standing in a construction site. Work involves emergency call-back service.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity to read maps and diagrams; to operate a vehicle; and to read, analyze and prepare reports. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License.
  
  

HIRING RANGE

$43,199-53,989

($20.77-$25.96)

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Open until filled.