Fleet Maintenance Superintendent

Salary: $68,374.70 - $110,767.01 Annually
Location : MD 20646, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00227
Department: Department of Public Works - Facilities
Division: Vehicle Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/13/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
This position is being re-advertised and open until filled with a best consideration date of October 4. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
Charles County Government is currently recruiting for a Fleet Maintenance Superintendent to become a part of the Department of Pubic Works team.
Leads, monitors, and supervises the technical and professional tasks related to the evaluation, repair, and maintenance of the county's fleet. Develops, implements, and executes strategies and goals to achieve better workflow processes, measures, and results. Ensures preventive maintenance requirements, corrective maintenance issues, and work requests submitted by departments and user agencies are addressed and resolved in a safe, efficient, and quality manner, with a strong focus on customer service and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Essential Job Functions

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the evaluation, repair, and maintenance of the county's fleet to include, but not be limited to, vehicles, heavy equipment, small engine equipment, and snow removal equipment.
• Designs fleet maintenance activities to include the objectives, scope, and budget. Consults with senior management or end users, as appropriate, to establish the goals, objectives, needs, or issues related to the activities.
• Prioritizes fleet maintenance tasks into short-term and long-term activities based on risk, criticality, and resources.
• Schedules mandatory inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize the safety, productivity, and life of the vehicle or equipment.
• Directs work performed by employees and contractors. Coordinates and executes work procedures to meet objectives in a safe, timely, quality, and cost-effective manner.
• Determines schedules, sequences, and assignments for Technicians based on workload, priorities, and skill of personnel. Adjusts workload as needed to optimize resources, increase efficiency and effectiveness, accommodate changing priorities, and minimize impact on current or planned activities.
• Ensures completion of daily assignments and coordinates start times, lunch schedules, and end of shift responsibilities.
• Provides guidance, motivation, and support for Technicians to develop, implement, and execute strategies and goals to achieve better workflow processes, measures, and results. Assists with complex diagnostic, maintenance, and repairs issues. Resolves conflicts between team members.
• Monitors employee work levels and analyzes work performance. Reviews repair orders to confirm Technicians completely and adequately performed and documented the required work and addressed any additional safety issues.
• Inspects and monitors work areas, examines tools and equipment for regulatory and safety compliance, and corrects unsafe conditions or violations.
• Participates in hiring and disciplining fleet personnel in accordance with County policies and procedures. Provides or coordinates training. Ensures employees are knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and contracts and how to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations.
• Assumes and performs the Chief's duties and responsibilities during the absence of the Chief of Vehicle Maintenance and Inventory Management and the Inventory Program Manager.
• Obtains estimates and schedules work with outside contractors and vendors when the work cannot be effectively or efficiently performed with existing personnel and resources or as needed to meet warranty requirements.
• Establishes or provides input for contractor qualifications and selection criteria. Participates with selection committee to interview firms and evaluate proposals.
• Prepares, reviews, compares, and evaluates specifications, estimates, and contracts.
• Initiates the requisition process and completes asset forms as required and in accordance with county procurement policies. Reviews invoices or reports to assess the completeness and adequacy of work performed.
• Acts as a consultant to end users in County Departments to determine or review vehicle and equipment specifications, when requested, to assure the end user acquires vehicle or equipment that meets need or requirement.
• Records fleet transactions and maintain records in an automated system. Prepares or reviews reports on the progress and status of activities and projects as needed or requested for management analysis.
• Establishes productivity standards, analyzes results, and makes necessary adjustments to improve efficiency and achieve better workflow processes, measures, and results.
• Assists with coordinating the acquisition, transfer, and disposal of County vehicles and equipment.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of parts, accessories, tools, equipment, and vehicles, when and as needed to address safety, quality, or cost concerns.
• Assists supervisor with annual budget process to include identifying capital investment priorities, determining operational requests, and obtaining price estimates.
• Directs the response to roadside or offsite emergencies. Makes arrangements for towing if the vehicle or equipment cannot be repaired or operate safely.
• Investigates accidents or injuries, prepares and submits reports, and implements corrective action on findings and recommendations.
• Communicates with customers, vendors, contractors, regulatory or oversight agencies, citizens, and other agencies or parties in response to requests for information, to explain work requirements, or to provide guidance.
• Provides emergency or relief assistance to Technicians, as and when needed.
• Responsible for safeguarding assets to include vehicles, equipment, tools, and parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, which includes supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B is required.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Technician Certification.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CDL POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.
Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.
Subject to call back in emergencies.
Employee is required to execute all duties with ethics and integrity and must take the appropriate measures to safeguard assets to include vehicles, equipment, and tools. Employee may need to attend training to obtain or improve knowledge and develop or update specific skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of codes, standards, regulations, and practices related to vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of design, use, maintenance, and repair of vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Knowledge of County policies and procedures, standard operational practices, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of customer service and quality standards.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures, computers, and iPads.
• Ability to set, prioritize, and achieve goals.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct employees.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and resolve disputes.
• Ability to successfully communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to actively listen to customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to read and understand repair orders and instructions.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements and grasp or assemble small objects.
• Skills to diagnose the cause and related symptoms of malfunctions and proficiently repair vehicles, equipment, and related parts, accessories, and systems.
• Skills to safely operate computerized diagnostic equipment and handheld, electric, or pneumatic tools.
• Skills to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Skills to prepare accurate records and reports.

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require employees to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds and, when directed by supervisory personnel, lift and carry more than 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. The employee needs to be agile enough to work under, in, and above vehicles and equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in or near a fleet maintenance facility, at roadside or offsite locations, and may be outside during inclement weather.
The position works in a team environment and the employee must be willing to accept additional duties.
Department/Division: Public Works Facilities/Fleet and Inventory Management
Pay Grade: 115
FLSA Status: Exempt
Telework Eligible: No
Reports to: Chief of Fleet and Inventory Management; As directed, employee may temporarily report to other supervisory personnel to include the Inventory Program Manager
Supervises: Supervises: Vehicle and Equipment Technician, Automotive Body Technician, Small Engine Technician; May provide supervision and direction to contractors or other employees as assigned or needed to complete work
Charles County Government
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost (sliding scale based on hours worked)

• Blue Choice Advantage, Prescription and Vision
• Blue Choice HMO Open Access, Prescription and Vision
• CareFirst Dental
• Delta Dental

Retiree Health Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement - New hires who elect health insurance coverage with Charles County Government will be enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account ( VEBA).
Upon retirement or separation from employment, you will be able to use the funds in the VEBA account to pay for your health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses. You will contribute $31.75 per pay period (via payroll deduction). County Government will contribute $95.26 per pay period. The contribution may be adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan)
Plan Eligibility: Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week.

• County Pension Plan

» Non Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 4% employee contribution
» Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution

• Sheriff's Office Retirement Plan

» Communications, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution
» Sworn, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution
» Corrections, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution
Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. Plans include: Empower, MetLife, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
Employee Assistance Program
A voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees.
Transfer of Sick Leave
May receive credit for up to 400 hours of accrued, but unpaid, sick leave from previous employer when they begin employment.
Life Insurance
No charge to employee (valued at 1.5x the employee's annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies are available.
Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability up to $5,000/month
Flexible Spending Account
Medical and dependent care options available
Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, Hospital Indemnity Policy
Legal Resources
A prepaid legal resource benefit
Employee Leave

• ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin employment by accruing 8 hours per month

• SICK LEAVE - Accrue 7.5 hours a month

• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Employees working the hours shown below, will receive the dedicated amount of PTO hours:

» 1,950 hours per year = 30 annual PTO hours
» 2,080 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours
» 2,184 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours
» An eligible employee who starts after the first pay period of the calendar year will receive a pro-rated number of hours based on their hire date.

• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE - Grants up to 6 calendar weeks of paid leave to eligible County Government employees in connection with the birth or adoption of a child.

• 13 PAID HOLIDAYS

Work Schedules

• Majority of employees work 37.5 hours per week

• Some positions have flexible work schedules, and may allow telework

Tuition Reimbursement
Full time employees are eligible to participate after completing one full year of employment, and successful completion of their probationary period. An employee is eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 12 credit hours up to a maximum reimbursement determined through the annual County Government budgetary process.
Onsite Childcare at a Discounted Rate
Located at the Department of Community Services (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677)
House Keys 4 Employee Program
For eligible full time employees who are first time home buyers. Up to a
$7,500, 0% interest loan, to be used for a down payment or closing cost toward a new home in Charles County.
Wellness Program
Employees have access to an onsite gym, the digital wellness platform - Burnalong, and monthly webinars/events at no cost to you.
Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: July 1, 2019
01
How many years of experience do you have relevant to this position?

• more than 8 years experience
• 7 to 8 years experience
• 5 to 6 years experience
• 3 to 4 years experience
• 1 to 2 years experience
• No experience

02
This position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Do you have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes, I have a Class A CDL.
• Yes, I have a Class B CDL.
• I do not have a CDL.

03
This position requires Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or equivalent. Do you have Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

04
This position requires Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Technician Certification. Do you have Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Technician Certification?

• Yes
• No

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