Coordinator of Motor Vehicle Repair

Overview

Under direction, is responsible for coordinating the maintenance and repair of Middlesex County RIDE motor vehicles with Central Vehicle or private agency; does other related duties as required.  

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification.  Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below and address business needs and changing business practice.

• Ensures motor vehicles are maintained, repaired and serviced.
• Arranges and coordinates the maintenance and repairs of motor vehicles.
• Develops and implements preventative maintenance schedules and programs for the vehicle fleet.
• Monitors and coordinates the scheduling and progress of repairs to advise management of vehicle availability and equipment adjustments.
• Schedules repair and maintenance work with motor pool or private contractors.
• Inspects various motor vehicles to determine the extent and kinds of required servicing and repairs.
• Coordinates motor vehicle repair and servicing with Central Vehicle or private vendor to obtain maximum utilization of vehicles and prevent delays in the servicing, repair and return to use of such vehicles.
• Assesses the condition of vehicles requiring extensive repairs to determine feasibility of making repairs.
• Determines if repairs are too extensive for older vehicles and recommends the disposal and replacement of such vehicles to superiors.
• Coordinates the disposal of vehicles that cannot be repaired.
• Coordinates the salvaging of parts or equipment from disposed vehicles which may be utilized in other equipment.
• Analyzes purchase and repair costs to control expenditures.
• Maintains records of equipment repair, maintenance, cost and unit assignment.
• Ensures timely filling of accident reports.
• Prepares reports and maintains records and files.
• Completes other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of varied experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of varied types of motor vehicles and equipment, and/or in the operation and maintenance of various types of construction equipment such as front end loaders, backhoes, rollers, graders or other heavy trucks such as dump trucks or sanitation trucks and or managing a large scale feet of motors vehicles which entail the responsibility for the maintenance and servicing of such vehicles.

• Must possess a valid New Jersey CDL-B or higher with Air Brakes, preferably with no restrictions. NOTE: Licenses with restrictions may be considered pending Authorizing Authorities discretion.

• Knowledge of various motor vehicles and their use.
• Knowledge of methods used to correct motor vehicle malfunctions.
• Ability to diagnose motor vehicle malfunctions, assess the cost and feasibility of repairing motor vehicles.
• Ability to coordinate the servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles for maximum efficiency.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by Middlesex County RIDE or related offices.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign language may also be considered as an acceptable form of communication.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and department regulations.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames.
• Ability to work effectively with associates, superior officials, and members of the public concerned with the work of the department.
• Ability to establish and maintain records and files.