Superintendent, Fleet Maintenance, Motor Pool

The purpose of this classification is to plan, organize and coordinate a wide variety of technical and responsible tasks in the operation, function, maintenance and repair of the City’s automotive and equipment fleet.Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work:  plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, assigns, reviews, and inspects operation, maintenance, repairs, and construction activities of the motor pool department; ensures the allocation of sufficient personnel, equipment and materials; supervises an extensive preventive maintenance program to ensure that proper procedures are being followed; provides administrative and supervisory support to supervisory subordinates; assists subordinates on difficult or unusual problems.

Establishes and implements work methods and practices of the department: writes and amends safety rules and regulations: oversees the administering of the department’s safety programs.

Develops the department’s budget: reviews and analyses budget expenditures and impact on the overall operation of the department; prepares reviews and/or approves/disapproves purchase order requests; recommends Bid Specifications in the purchase of automobiles and equipment.

Prepares and processes necessary paperwork, specifications, and reports required by department policies and procedures:           receives and reviews employee records such as attendance and time sheets; evaluates and processes vehicle inspections, vehicle maintenance, and fuel consumption reports; presents reports to the administration and City Council committees.

Manages Fuel Island and Fuel Management system for all departments.

Operates or uses various equipment, and tools in order to complete work assignments:  operates diagnostic equipment and oversees and trains in the use of automotive repair tools and equipment; operates a personal computer to enter retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and RTA Fleet Management software.

High School diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in Automotive Technology; Bachelor’s degree is preferred; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in automotive and equipment repair; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides for the technical, organizational, and supervisory knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.  Must possess a valid driver’s license.  Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Salary : $55,793 - $66,960