FLEET SERVICES SUPERVISOR

City of Gastonia; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gastonia seeks a skilled supervisor to lead the servicing and maintenance of automotive and heavy construction equipment. You will work with division management, oversee budgeting, procurement, and performance management, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

This role operates with limited supervision, directing staff, coordinating tasks, and communicating progress in regular meetings while handling complex repairs and customer concerns to keep fleet operations

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• Ten years of automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B state commercial driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• ASE Master and North Carolina State Inspection License within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists Division management with division administration, including budgeting, personnel administration, performance management, policy implementation, procurement, strategic planning, reports, special projects, and other operational initiatives.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Gives technical advice / assistance and supervises work on difficult jobs.
• Responds to both internal and external customer complaints and takes appropriate action(s).
• Supervises and coordinates the maintenance inventory for a large and varied equipment fleet.
• Coordinates supplier deliveries.
• Determines need and feasibility of major repairs.
• Inspect jobs for adherence to standards.
• Monitors service/repair order and maintenance system.
• Assists in preparing annual budget.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Policy implementation

Procurement

Strategic planning

Performance management

Customer service coordination

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college education

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform difficult administration and skilled technical work supervising the servicing and maintenance of a variety of automotive and heavy construction equipment.

This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Assists Division management with division administration, including budgeting, personnel administration, performance management, policy implementation, procurement, strategic planning, reports, special projects, and other operational initiatives
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Gives technical advice / assistance and supervises work on difficult jobs.
• Responds to both internal and external customer complaints and takes appropriate action(s).
• Supervises and coordinates the maintenance inventory for a large and varied equipment fleet.
• Coordinates supplier deliveries.
• Determines need and feasibility of major repairs.
• Inspect jobs for adherence to standards.
• Monitors service/repair order and maintenance system.
• Assists in preparing annual budget.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.

Ten years of automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B state commercial driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• ASE Master and North Carolina State Inspection License within six months of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

Unavoidable hazards refer to job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES:

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the City.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS:

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

Drug screening, criminal background, references are required.

The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective and unique identity.

The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/H