Open Position

Centro Announcement of Vacant Position

Director of Fleet Maintenance - Syracuse

DEPARTMENT: Syracuse Maintenance

SALARY RANGE: Grade: 9 - $91,654 to $102,443

Note:  Starting salary is determined by evaluation of experience and qualifications for the position and will be set at some point between the minimum and maximum of the pay scale.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance & repair of all authority vehicles and equipment.  Position is exempt.
DUTIES:
  1. Oversees running repairs, engine/transmission repairs, air conditioning and electrical repairs, diagnostic procedures, body shop operations, routine servicing and cleaning, preventive maintenance, steam cleaning, and board marker changes for fleet vehicles.
  2. Communicates with managers, supervisors, and foremen regarding current and future work assignments.
  3. Assures that all vehicles are operating safely and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
  4. Communicates with appropriate staff to determine maintenance & repair needs and works closely with Inventory Control Manager to assure adequate parts inventory.
  5. Prioritizes and assigns work to bargaining unit employees. Evaluate and coordinate requests for time off in order to determine workload and maintain departmental.
  6. Writes and reviews internal controls & operating procedures for vehicle maintenance.
  7. Oversees quality control process and follows up on completion of scheduled fleet repairs.
  8. Coordinates process and procedure with supervisory staff as it pertains to the fueling of vehicles and fuel analysis.
  9. Responsible to maintain positive employee relations.
  10. Oversees and monitors employee productivity (miss-outs, absenteeism & work performance) and disciplines personnel as needed.
  11. Monitors injury and accident reports and develops and recommends action when trends are identified.
  12. Oversees and monitors bargaining unit & salaried staff time & payroll.
  13. Monitors contracts such as leased tire program, mechanics uniform, etc.
  14. Maintain, update and edit the Vehicle Maintenance Plan.
  15. Maintains database (MC Software) of vehicle information including tracking vehicle inventory.
  16. Meets with vendor representatives regarding warranty issues, fleet defects, and product changes.
  17. Monitors activities of Cayuga, Oswego & Oneida satellite garages; coordinates major job assignments with main facility.
  18. Schedules and oversees recall campaigns pertaining to all vehicles in the fleet.
  19. Assists with verifying original parts and difficult components by working closely with Procurement and Stockroom personnel.
  20. Conducts employee performance evaluations.
  21. Oversee the CNG Facility maintenance and operation
  22. Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree required, as well as an equivalent combination of related work, training and/or education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

  1. Knowledge of engine operation and mechanics for a variety of vehicles and equipment.
  2. Knowledge of repair principles and procedures for diesel-powered engines.
  3. Knowledge of air-conditioning system operation and repair and reclamation procedures.
  4. Knowledge of electrical system repair procedures.
  5. Skill in diagnosing mechanical problems for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
  6. Skill in the use of a computer.
  7. Knowledge of supervisory techniques.
  8. Skill in maintaining excellent employee relations, oral and written communication..

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit an application and resume to:

Danielle Raineri
Centro of Syracuse, Inc.
200 Cortland Ave - PO Box 820
Syracuse, New York 13205
315-442-3318

CNYRTA is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace


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