Needham Looking to Hire Fleet Supervisor

The Town of Needham is seeking a full-time fleet supervisor.   

Under the supervision of the assistant director of Public Works, the incumbent is responsible for the repair and maintenance of Public Works vehicles, machines, motorized equipment and radio equipment.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise the Garage & Equipment Division staff including: scheduling, assigning and supervising the repair and maintenance of town vehicles, inspecting work in progress and at completion to ensure standards of productivity and quality; maintaining related repair and maintenance records and tracking in the electronic vehicle management software; and conducting safety inspections and registration of town vehicles.
• Prepare and present division budget to assistant director for review and revision; assist the development for town vehicle replacement and repair programs, prepare specifications; appraise bids and make recommendations to assistant director or town department manager; expend budgeted funds within authority; and maintain and prepare budgetary reports and related records.
• Maintain parts inventory and related records to meet scheduled and emergency repairs and maintenance
• Prepare reports and records to include costs of labor and parts, vehicle accident reports, activity reports, damage estimates, diesel and gas and oil consumption records utilizing electronic fuel tracking system; and contact state inspector, insurance company representatives and vendors as required.
• Utilize computer to maintain division records such as bid specifications, maintenance and equipment repair histories, etc. Maintain fuel depot and related records for ordering diesel fuel and gasoline.
• Track the distribution of fuel disbursement and determine amounts to be charged off to various departments and divisions.

The position requires knowledge of automobile, truck, and heavy equipment repair and maintenance equivalent to two years of college with a focus on business or management and 5 to 7 years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory experience is a must as well as a working knowledge of electronic vehicle and fuel management systems, Access databases and Excel. A valid motor vehicle license is required; CDL and hoisting licenses are preferred.

For positions requiring a commercial driver’s license, the Town of Needham conducts pre-employment drug testing and post-employment drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the U.S. DOT Regulations.

E-mail your letter of introduction and resume or Town of Needham employment application to hr@needhamma.gov or mail it to Human Resources Department, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. Applications will be accepted until noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, or until a suitable candidate has been selected. The Town of Needham is an AA/EOE.