The New York City Housing Authority’s Office of Fleet Services oversees the purchase, use, maintenance, and management of NYCHA vehicles, special equipment, and their related services. Fleet Services also monitors compliance with NYC Fleet and Vision Zero mandates, fuel and E-Z Pass rules, parking and traffic regulations, and driver safety initiatives. The dynamic Fleet Services team provides complete life cycle management (design / build, distribution, transportation, maintenance, and relinquishment) of a dynamic fleet, apprised of approximately 2,000 vehicles and horticultural equipment, throughout the five boroughs of NYC.
The office of Fleet Services is currently seeking a Motor Vehicle Supervisor to work within its Transportation Division. This position requires extensive towing operations. Duties shall include the following:
Towing Operations

• Perform vehicle towing, recovery, and transport duties with precision and care.
• Operate towing equipment such as flatbeds, wheel lifts, and wreckers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Respond to service calls promptly and professionally.
• Safely secure vehicles and equipment for transport and ensure they are properly fastened and protected.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and tow trucks.
• Transport various types of vehicles and specialized equipment, including sedans, vans, trucks, ride-on motorized horticultural equipment and small construction equipment.

Vehicle Inspection
- Conduct pre- and post-tow vehicle inspections to assess any damage and report findings.

• Ensure that all safety precautions are followed during the towing process.
• Check condition of incoming and outgoing motor vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with dispatching personnel, motor vehicles and equipment to fulfill transportations requests and assignments.
• Inspect garage activities and facilities to ensure compliance with established standards and practices.
• Create and receive reports on the condition of motor vehicles and equipment repaired or needing repairs.
• Investigate complaints on automotive servicing and operations.
• Prepare and enforce routines of periodic oiling, lubrication, and washing of vehicles, their tire servicing, and the dispensing of gasoline as authorized for vehicular uses.
• Initiate requisitions for needed supplies and automotive servicing equipment; work with vendors to obtain servicing, repairs, equipment, materials, and automotive supplies.

NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS A VALID CDL CLASS-A TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. YOU MUST CLEARLY STATE ON YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE CLASS. DRIVER’S LICENSES WILL BE VALIDATED AS A PART OF THE HIRING PROCESS AND ANYONE THAT DOES NOT POSSESS A VALID CDL CLASS-A LICENSE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram
Additional Information:
1. For NYCHA employees: employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.