This is responsible administrative, work in planning and coordinating automotive equipment repair and maintenance activities for the Department of Solid Waste Management.

An employee in this class is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all General Services Administration (GSA) repairs and maintenance work to light and heavy mobile equipment inventory for the Department of Solid Waste Management. Responsibilities include making decisions jointly with (GSA) on the advisability of distributing specialized repair work to outside vendors in accordance with established contractual agreements. Considerable independent judgment is exercised in prioritizing and coordinating repair and maintenance work according to the vehicle requirements, and the availability of (GSA) ability to complete repairs and maintenance. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for efficiency and effectiveness in achieving departmental goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Serves as a liaison between Solid Waste Management, GSA and contractors in overseeing all repairs and maintenance work to light and heavy mobile equipment performed by (GSA) and outside contractors.

Reviews the decision making process for equipment replacement, paying particular attention to equipment with high maintenance costs.

Reviews and maintains monthly invoices from (GSA) that include service charges for maintenance services.

Reviews repair work with GSA to determine the distribution of specialized repair work to outside vendors in accordance with established contractual agreements; considers such factors as total cost bid contracts, warranty, vendor workload and availability, and make of vehicle.

Conducts studies of fleet maintenance work; reviews and analyzes labor costs, work scheduling and quality control factors.

Prepares bid specifications for all major items to include the technical proposal for the purchase of fleet purchases.

Monitors warranty tracking through an automated process to include entering and finalizing claims on manufacturer warranties, component warranties and commercial repair warranties.

Develops means to reduce costs, including developing automated systems, integrated inventory management systems, automation of support services, value analysis, and total management principles.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of mobile equipment repair and maintenance scheduling and planning.

Thorough knowledge of automotive equipment design, manufacturing and maintenance.

Considerable knowledge of large scale fleet maintenance management for diversified types of equipment.

Considerable knowledge of equipment purchasing methods and procedures including specification preparation and bid analysis.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of management.

Considerable knowledge of the operating, repair and maintenance characteristic of modern heavy and light mobile equipment.

Considerable knowledge of administrative policies and procedures, and contractual agreements utilized in a county mobile equipment repair facility.

Knowledge of current concepts and modern techniques used in vehicle utilization and replacement.

Knowledge of cost accounting methodology as applied to vehicular fleet maintenance.

Ability to understand technical repair diagnoses and estimate time and manpower required to complete repairs.

Ability to determine the advisability of distributing specialized repair work to outside vendors.

Ability to keep accurate and detailed cost and job records.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.