EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT II - CENTRAL FLEET

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT II - 5580

GRADE 21

PAY RANGE: Pay Range $65,532.00 - $93,434.00 - plus a comprehensive benefits package

General Statement of Duties

Supervises mechanical repair and maintenance work on vehicles and heavy equipment associated with large civic construction projects; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work

• Supervises, trains, evaluates and coordinates the work of Equipment Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of all heavy equipment used in civic construction projects, including single and tandem axle trucks, motor patrols, loaders, motor graders, backhoes, truck or tractor and trailer combinations, low-boy, self-propelled roller, snowblowers, pavers, planers, bulldozers, street sweepers, power shovels, cranes, deadlines, clam shells and related;
• Provides technical advice to maintenance staff in complex repair situations;
• Develops and implements a preventative maintenance program for all heavy equipment and vehicles;
• Writes specifications for vehicles, equipment, outside repairs and related supplies;
• Participates in budget process by providing information relating to vehicle and equipment maintenance, repair and purchasing;
• Demonstrates proper safety methods and practices and oversees shop operations to ensure adherence to all guidelines;
• Maintains through and accurate records of all repair activities;
• Oversees all buildings within the Highway Department, including coordinating repairs and inspecting completed work;
• Performs complete repair and maintenance of heavy equipment used in civic construction projects, including single and tandem axle trucks, motor patrols, loaders, motor graders, backhoes, truck or tractor and trailer combinations, low-boy, self-propelled roller, snowblowers, pavers, planers, bulldozers, street sweepers, power shovels, cranes, deadlines, clam shells and related;
• Performs complete repair and maintenance of City vehicles, including routine service, engine overhauls, transmission, electrical system diagnostic, heating and air systems, body work, brake and frame maintenance, suspension, tires and related;
• Documents identified problems and diagnoses basic mechanical problems and repairs or replaces defective parts;
• Discusses vehicle problems with operators in order to identify problems and explain what work may be required;
• Installs specialized components to heavy equipment used in Highway and Airport operations;
• Performs structural and equipment repair and maintenance at related facilities;
• Completes fabrications on vehicles and heavy equipment and designs and builds specialized items as requested;
• Inspects, tests and repairs vehicle electrical charging systems such as alternators, regulators and batteries;
• Performs service calls for stalled vehicles as needed;
• Completes a schedule of preventative maintenance by testing equipment to ensure readiness for use;
• Performs welding duties as applied to heavy equipment, including the fabrication, repair and replacement of metal parts;
• Cuts metal and related items using an oxy-acetylene torch;
• Prioritizes repairs to be completed based on adequate coverage of services to ensure that there is minimal disruption to work services;
• Performs structural and equipment repair and maintenance at related facilities;
• Maintains records on maintenance activities;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more..
  
  

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, supplemented by training in automotive repair; and
• Extensive experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair with some supervisory role; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
  
  

Required Special Qualifications

• On-call status;
• Valid New Hampshire CDL B; (Must obtain license within six months of employment)