Working Foreman – Motor Equipment Repair Section – Highway Division

Duties:   

 Under the direction of the Director of Public Works and Superintendent of the Highway Division: Must keep records of employees and equipment and be responsible for the inspection of work by subordinates and contractors for the conformance to plans and specifications. Responsible for all preparation of records and schedule work as assigned; Supervise and train subordinates and operators on proper equipment use and care. Responsible for the safety methods and practices of such work; and to maintain and repair motor vehicles such as trucks and cars used by the DPW as well as all heavy equipment in the DPW; both gasoline and diesel engine driven; Maintain and repair all other tools and equipment including plows, trailers, pull-brooms etc. Ability to use both gas and electric welders in the performance of the duties required; Keep time schedules in connection with all rolling stock for preventive maintenance purposes, and to be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds and to perform all other duties as directed.

Requirements:            

1.  High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.

2.  Must possess a valid Class B CDL Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and a valid Public Safety Class 1C, 2A, 4E Hoisting license.

3.  Must have a thorough knowledge and experience of methods, practices, tools and equipment used in repairing diesel and gasoline-driven equipment.  Considerable knowledge of motor equipment construction and functions; ability to oversee as well as conduct any operations concerning the operation of diesel and motor equipment; ability to detect and locate causes of equipment breakdown; ability to keep accurate records including operation of fleet management computer program -Vehicle Manager 2012 Fleet Network edition, schedule inspection dates for motor equipment, ability to estimate costs of repairs to motor equipment and to order parts and supplies; ability to supervise employees engaged in repairing and servicing motor vehicles and equipment; ability to work with the tools and materials of the trade. 

4.  Applicant must document a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the mechanical repair of motor vehicles or equivalent technical education, and one (1) year related supervisory experience.

5.  Strong knowledge of automotive/heavy equipment repair, tools, and diagnostic equipment.

6.  Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and specifications.

7.  Proficiency with hand/power tools, air/hydraulic systems, welding, and cutting.

8.  ASE certification preferred.

9.  Must possess small tools needed to make repairs on vehicles.

10.  Must be available for emergency snow operations and have knowledge of brine system equipment.

11.  All requirements and licenses must be held at the time of application.

12.  Substitutions for requirements will be at the discretion of the Director of Public Works.