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GENERAL PURPOSE:  Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates and administers the daily functions and activities of the vehicle maintenance operations for the County; develops and implements preventative and predictive maintenance programs; ensures compliance with County policies; assists in the annual budget planning process; monitors and oversees expenditures; assists vehicle and equipment mechanics with advanced automotive computer diagnostics as well as diesel, gasoline diagnosis and repair; tracking and reporting of vehicle maintenance fleet including fuel data, parts, tools and equipment; and performs other administrative support functions as directed by the Public Works Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Automotive and Diesel Repair and Maintenance or related field and five years of vehicle and equipment maintenance experience that includes work with gasoline and diesel engines, heavy equipment diagnosis, maintenance and repair, and preventative maintenance programs that includes two years of staff supervisory, budgetary, and management responsibility; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License at time of hire and a New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) license within six months of hire.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Position reports to the Public Works Director and exercises supervision over lower level staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns tasks and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the assigned unit/area and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides general advice and counsel to staff; develops or assists with developmental work plans for staff; assists with implementation and recommendation of corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
• Oversees preventative maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles, trucks, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment in accordance to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Develops, presents, and administers the vehicle maintenance operations operating budget; ensures spending and purchases are within the approved budget limitations; and oversees purchases of supplies and equipment.
• Inspects and evaluates vehicles and equipment with respect to replacement due to age, history of repairs, and overall maintenance costs; evaluates the need for new vehicles and equipment with other Public Works staff, County Directors and Elected Officials.
• Oversees and assists staff as necessary with diagnosing and locating mechanical difficulties on County vehicles; coordinates maintenance and repairs with outside service providers as necessary; monitors vendor contracts; coordinates the purchase of maintenance parts and materials; oversees the fabrication of needed parts and equipment as necessary; oversees and maintains appropriate inventory levels for all parts and equipment needed for vehicle maintenance operations.
• Plans and implements training for all mechanics and promotes and ensures all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Completes, reviews, and maintains a variety of records including time for the vehicle and equipment maintenance office.
• Inspects work performed by staff to ensure compliance with established standards; writes accurate and complete work reports for management use; writes requests and scope of vendor work and evaluates responses; and resolves operational problems.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and County regulations pertaining to fleet operations and fueling services.
• In coordination with other appropriate County departments, conducts County surplus vehicle and equipment auctions as needed; maintains the computerized maintenance data base and ensures vehicle software is up to date for repair of vehicles; and maintains reports for County fuel inventory, cost analysis, repair order and preventative maintenance reports.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Position reports to the Public Works Director and exercises supervision over lower level staff.

Required Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, equipment, and operation of general automotive, mechanical, and heavy equipment repair shops and management.
• General techniques, materials, and practices of trades which are related to automotive and mechanical repair work.
• Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gasoline and diesel powered equipment, electronic controls, electrical systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, and other components and systems.
• Motorized equipment repair, maintenance, and testing.
• Safe work practices.
• Methods of preventative maintenance, safe operation, and repairs of a variety of vehicles, equipment, and power tools.
• Vehicle and equipment manufacturer information and repair manuals.
• Purchasing, inventory, and parts room procedures applicable to parts, supplies and contract administration.
• Advanced arithmetical computations adequate to correctly perform work.
• Effective communication principles and practices including oral and written communication.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Principles of business letter writing.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Required Skill in:

• Administering and managing a comprehensive vehicle and equipment maintenance program in a public-sector setting.
• Repairing machines or systems and using a variety of tools and equipment with skill and using electronic testing and repair equipment.
• Organizing work to meeting deadlines and achieving effective use of staff resources.
• Performing minor and major mechanical work on fleet assets and performing equipment mechanical work (including heavy equipment).
• Troubleshooting equipment for both major and minor repair work.
• Accurately determining mechanical repair needs, estimating the cost and time of repair needed.
• Researching and preparing reports and project evaluations.
• Developing and administering agreements for supplies, services, and equipment.
• Evaluating processes and procedures for improvement and cost-effectiveness.
• Working cooperatively with County employees, outside vendors, and the public.
• Applying project management techniques and principles.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including public relations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public, including meeting and dealing tactfully with the public.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration.
• Developing, interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them.
• Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

• Work is performed in a standard public works shop environment.
• Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Work regularly requires speaking, hearing and utilizing a phone, calculator, cell phone, copier or fax machine.
• Operates a County vehicle as necessary to attend meetings, training and perform related job duties; occasionally may be exposed to extreme weather conditions when traveling to County facilities or remote locations to perform work.
• Regularly exposed to large working machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, and hazardous chemicals when conducting repair and maintenance.
• Working in and around heavy equipment, vehicles and power tools.