Garage Superintendent

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to manage an automotive repair, preventive maintenance and/or automotive parts division or shop.   Incumbents oversee maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance scheduling and servicing of automobiles, light and heavy trucks/industrial equipment, farm implements, and motorcycles, as well as, oversee the employees involved in parts procurement, maintaining, repairing, and servicing City vehicles.  The work responsibilities of the position are: supervises the activities of two or more full time employees; oversees the maintenance, diagnosis and repair of vehicles and equipment; inspects and evaluates vehicles and equipment for redesign or replacement; manages the department’s auto parts store room, performs various administrative duties; manages the environmental protection and reclamation program;  contributes to department objectives; diagnoses and solves complex and non-routine repair problems and performs difficult repair work;  schedules City vehicles/equipment for preventive maintenance; and manages parts procurement, issue, inventory and disposal. Supervision is received from the Director or Assistant Director, Fleet Management or Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent.

High school diploma or GED.  Completion of management courses preferred.  Five years of responsible experience in fleet management to include two years of supervisory experience over skilled employees involved in technical maintenance, repair and service of fleet vehicles, or related maintenance repair field.  Related experience must have been obtained within the last five years.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license as needed to drive City vehicles.