Employees must be Boston residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their

employment subject to BWSC policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Position Purpose:

Manages professional, administrative, and supervisory work and is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the organization’s motor vehicles.

Essential Functions:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Maintains database for preventive maintenance including annual vehicle inspections.
• Maintains the budget status for all purchase orders within the department.
• Responsible for fleet replacement and lifecycle management.
• Responsible for the procurement of all Commission vehicles.
• Develops and establishes the criteria and implements vehicle and equipment prevention maintenance programs including light, medium and heavy duty vehicles.
• Recommends vehicles for replacement.
• Supervises a staff of mechanics and support personnel and monitors their performance.
• May participate in the employment process by interviewing candidates and making recommendations for hire or promotion.
• Entering of vehicle repair/preventive maintenance Work Orders into the Commission’s asset management data system.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Maintains the fuel levels and fueling management system.
• Ensure sufficient inventory for vehicle maintenance/repair.
• Scheduling of fleet personnel for snow and ice maintenance.
• Maintenance of the Commission’s AVL tracking system.
• Required to work any emergency as directed by the Commission or designee.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, Experience and Certifications:

Associate’s Degree in Business or a related field required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  Five to seven (5 - 7) years of experience with a construction company, utility or fleet operation. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License. Certifications of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) as a Master Automotive Technician, Class A1-A8, is preferred.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

Knowledge:  Knowledge of fleet management operations; general knowledge and understanding of the Commission policies, procedures and operations. Set department goals.

 Ability: Use considerable initiative, think independently and exercise sound judgment; supervise staff engaged in multiple tasks in an effective and supportive manner; monitor and evaluate worker performance; multitask; prepare written and oral reports; communicate effectively.

Skill:   Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and other appropriate software applications, involving report generation, database sorting and design.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to view computer screens, work with details for extended periods of time, operate standard office equipment and move throughout the office. May move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.  Must be able to convey information to customers, supervisor and other employees.  

Supervision:

Supervision Scope: Performs responsible work which involves the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in administering and directing various engineering activities.  Performs all work within the established guidelines of state, federal and Commission regulations. 

Supervision Received:  Work is performed under the direction of the Superintendent Support Service.

Supervision Given: Supervises a division of mechanics and support personnel.

Job Environment:

• Work is performed under typical office conditions, with some work performed in the fleet facility; the noise level is moderately noisy.
• Operates computer, automobile, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, calculator and other standard office equipment.
• Employee frequently has contact with the public, vendors, and towing companies Contacts are in person, by telephone, in writing and by email and involve an information exchange dialogue.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer