Fleet Supervisor, Road

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
We strive to maintain the quality and improve the experience for all users of the Deschutes County transportation system.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB
Under general supervision, supervises the fleet maintenance and repair operations of the Fleet Division of County Road Department; assures maintenance issues are properly addressed and resolved; develops and manages plans, projects; assures that safety standards are enforced, and maintenance operations are in compliance with state and federal regulations and County policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises maintenance and repair activities and functions,.
• Manages County vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Supervises and schedules maintenance staff in analyzing workload trends and develops staffing and assignment adjustments.
• Reviews work activities and provides direction and guidance on technical and performance issues.
• Assists with development and administration of division's budget, prepares cost estimates, monitors and controls expenditures.
• Participates in strategic planning.
• Assists with contract administration and RFP and procurement process.
• Provides representation to the Department's Safety Committee.
• Performs other duties as business needs necessitate.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• State and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances governing fleet management operations, including Federal Environmental Protection Agency and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality laws governing underground storage tank operations.
• Management techniques for vehicle and heavy equipment fleet operations.
• Fundamentals of the operation, diagnosis, and repair of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, engine performance testing, cooling systems, fuel systems, drive trains and related automotive, heavy truck, and heavy equipment components.
• Theory, principles, and practices of vehicle fleet cost control and preventive maintenance programs.
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Safety rules, regulations, and occupational hazards; including OSHA rules for hazardous chemicals.
• Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient fleet management techniques.
• County administration policies.

Skill in:

• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Supervising staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Using a personal computer with standard and specialized software applications.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with Co-workers.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
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Review the full job description by clicking HERE.$6,839.56 to $9,165.65 for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HEREfor full benefit details.

• Associate's degree in Diesel or Automotive Technology, Engineering, or related field;
• AND five (5) years of experience in skilled fleet maintenance and repair programs, including lead or supervisory experience;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

• Oregon Class A Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Certificate required, or the ability to obtain within one year of hire date.

Employment Type: Regular, full time, full benefits