Fleet Supervisor – Job ID #2703
Position Summary Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. At the City of Brantford, we strive to reflect our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Respect and Inclusion in everything we do. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us! Reporting to the Fleet Manager, the Fleet Supervisor will be responsible for the management of the Operations Facility, coordinating and prioritizing all incoming repairs. The Fleet Supervisor will monitor the day-to-day operation and oversee the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment from Operational Services, Environmental Services, Parks, and other City Departments. Other duties will include but are not limited to the administration of departmental inventory functions, tracking technical trends and advancements, scheduling safety inspections, maintaining records, staff and attendance management, work planning and control, and specialty tool maintenance and management. The Fleet Supervisor will report and investigate accidents and assist with quotations and tender specifications for new equipment purchases. Duties and Responsibilities
- Capable of demonstrating leadership skills and have the ability to organize assigned work.
- Develop and council staff working in a unionized environment.
- Working knowledge of related Provincial and Federal policies and legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Highway Traffic Act.
- Maintain a vehicle and equipment database.
- Ability to make decisions relative to urgency, importance and public scrutiny.
- Ability to work as a team leader or team member in a diverse environment.
- Assist with hiring and orientation of new employees.
- Demonstrated organizational, supervisory, and administrative abilities.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Strong oral and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and co-ordinate a multitude of tasks.
- Must have good background and knowledge of all aspects of fleet operation, covering welding hydraulics, electrical, body repair and mechanical repairs.
- Must have a full understanding of Preventative Maintenance processes.
- Familiarity with computers and a computerized work order system.
- Must be self-motivated and able to thrive in an environment with changing priorities.
- Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Completion of grade 12 or equivalent.
- Five (5) years' experience in the repair of equipment in a fleet environment.
- Minimum Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role.
- Must possess a valid G Ontario driver's license in good standing. DZ driver s license would be considered an asset. Must possess a valid 310S Automotive and 310T Truck and Coach Certificate.
- IMS 200 Certification or equivalent (ICS200) is considered an asset. Subject to course availability, certification must be achieved within the first year of employment.