Fleet Services Leadworker

This selection process is open and Internal, meaning the selection is open to all qualified applicants, but qualified City employees who have passed their initial probation receive preference in hiring.

• Coordinate, direct, and participate in the inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of City vehicles, equipment, and other fleet maintenance activity.
• Oversee and perform diagnostic tests on vehicles and equipment to identify repair needs.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment and assist personnel as needed.
• Coordinate and perform inspections on all new and repaired vehicles and equipment.
• Inform Service Center Supervisor and the appropriate departments of repair needs, provide progress reports, and submit work estimates and final repair costs.
• Investigate new products, collect bids, and make price comparisons for parts and equipment. Authorize purchase of equipment and supplies within established limits of authority.
• Assist in designing and monitoring a preventative maintenance plan for City vehicles and equipment.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to establish work standards and assist in conducting employee evaluations.
• Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Train personnel in the care and preservation of materials and equipment and in the correct and safe methods and procedures necessary to accomplish their assigned work.
• Assist in the inspection and preparation of vehicles and equipment for auction.
• Maintain strong communication with employees and share organizational updates as appropriate.
• Perform record keeping and other administrative duties.
• Create Purchase Orders and process invoices for work or service performed and supplies purchased.
• Respond to complaints and inquiries via email, telephone and in person.
• Maintain daily computer service records including work orders, service activity, parts use, warranty information, and inspection records.
• Assist in developing division budgets by writing specifications, researching and recommending vehicles and equipment and by providing cost estimates.
• Assist the in the recommendation, development and implementation of new or improved operational procedures.
• Provide input on decisions regarding the hiring and discipline of personnel.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with the supervisor and employees by maintaining two-way communication, producing consistent results, advocating for the team when appropriate, and offering expertise to improve processes, systems, and the organization.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• A. Five (5) years of experience in a municipal or mixed fleet setting as a heavy, light, or industrial equipment mechanic, welding or fabricating technician, or a combination of education and experience accepted as equivalent.

• A. Possession of MNDOT Vehicle Inspection License or privilege by date of appointment and thereafter.
• B. Possession of a valid Minnesota Class B commercial driver’s license or privilege by date of appointment and thereafter.
• C. Acquire and maintain forklift certification within six months of hire.
• D. Ability to obtain a Minnesota Class “A” commercial driver’s license if necessary.

• A. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and manuals related to the inspection, diagnosis, repair, outfitting, and maintenance of City vehicles and heavy and light equipment.
• B. Knowledge of materials management and inventory control procedures.
• C. Knowledge of methods and practices used in designing building plans for equipment such as cranes, hoists, and fences.

• A. Skill in properly inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, outfitting, and maintaining vehicles and related equipment.
• B. Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• C. Skill in multiple computer software suites (MS Office, Outlook, FIMS).

• A. Ability to write equipment specifications to the appropriate scale.
• B. Mechanical ability.
• C. Ability to work under pressure.
• D. Ability to set expectations and provide training in safe and proper work…