Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
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Location : San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 00285
Department: Operations
Division: Fleet Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/19/2025
General Duties
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities. The individual will be a safety-driven, hands-on leader who uses data, technology, and strong people skills to keep Otay Water District's fleet mission-ready and compliant and will utilize Budget/Cost/Expense applications to help evaluate the efficiency of work projects.
We welcome veterans and transitioning military. Did your military service involve diagnosing and repairing engines, maintaining vehicle systems, or managing fleet assets? We're looking for individuals with technical expertise and a strong work ethic, qualities often developed through military service. If you served as an Automotive Maintenance Technician, Vehicle Maintenance Specialist (U.S. Air Force), CM Construction Mechanic (Navy), MK Machinery Technician (Coast Guard), or held a similar role, we encourage you to apply. Consider joining a team of dedicated professionals who work to protect and preserve water, one of our most valuable natural resources. The experience you've gained during your service can continue to impact the world with a career at Otay.
The Otay Water District offers excellent benefits, a balanced work/life environment and is a leader in the industry.
About the Position and Department
This position reports to the Utility Services Manager and will organize and supervise assigned personnel of the Fleet Maintenance Section responsible for the maintenance and servicing of light, medium, and heavy gasoline, electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered vehicles while also overseeing their strategic management of fleet assets and supporting environmental goals.
The Operations Department is responsible for the operations, maintenance and repair of all Otay Water District facilities and equipment. Facilities include pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, lift stations, and a reclamation plant for potable and recycles water distribution, wastewater collections, and wastewater reclamation. The Operations Department has approximately 57 employees.
Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. However, for the earliest consideration, please submit your application materials by June 8, 2025. For information on the recruitment process, please go to the Employment section of our website or click here
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
- Organizes, participates, and supervises the day-to-day work of vehicle maintenance personnel.
- Assists in the input and preparation of the annual department budget and monitors budget expenditures.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the District's Strategic Plan and Performance Measures.
- Develops, implements, and oversees fleet asset management practices, including developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for fleet operations.
- Leads digitization efforts for fleet record to ensure accurate, up to date information for reporting and decision-making.
- Develops, submits, and oversees proposals and recommendations for equipment, vehicle replacements including initiatives related to fleet electrification and zero-emission vehicle transitions. Coordinates with the District's Procurement and Contracting Analyst to prepare specifications and solicit bids or request for proposals.
- Conducts cost comparison analyses and prepares reports to support strategic decision-making in fleet management.
- Applies and enforces policies and regulatory requirements set by the District and outside regulatory agencies as it applies to fleet vehicles and equipment for rust removal, schedules for prime paint as needed.
- Manages fuel inventory, provides monthly fuel reports of fuel used and purchased as requested.
- Performs rust abatement and evaluates fleet vehicles and equipment for rust removal, schedules for prime paint as needed.
- Ensures the Districts safety program is followed by assigned staff and that required training and certifications are completed and filed on time.
- Prepares specifications and cost estimates for effective maintenance and utilization of vehicles and equipment.
- Develops, implements, and monitors programs of preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Inspects and diagnoses engine, mechanical, and structural problems in motorized equipment including electric and hybrid vehicles and determines repairs to be made.
- Evaluates suppliers' services, products and pricing. Negotiates prices and makes direct purchases up to their signature authority.
- Designs, fabricates and installs special tools, parts, equipment, appliances and structures.
- Prepares reports on equipment utilization, maintenance status, and overall fleet performance, including repots on fleet asset cost efficiency and makes recommendations.
- Coordinates the work of the unit with other departments, agencies, and vendors to include managing Hazardous Materials Disposal contracts with outside vendors. Prepares and maintains a variety of computerized reports and records.
- Operates a District vehicle as required in performance of assigned tasks.
For the complete job description, go to the Employment section of our website or click
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
- A valid California Class A Driver's License with air brake and tank endorsements within ninety (90) days of appointment and a safe driving record.
- Air Brake Repair Certificate within (90) days of appointment.
- Certificate in Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology desirable.
Minimum Experience, Education, and Training Requirements
Experience:
Six (6) years of combined experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline, electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered vehicles, construction equipment, and portable and stationary engines. Supervisory experience is desirable.
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. Associate's degree in automotive technology is desired.
This position is subject to random drug testing during employment.
This is an exempt position not eligible for overtime.
Otay Water District is a Smoking, Tobacco and Nicotine Free Campus.
All Otay Water District employees are at-will pursuant to California Water Code.
Notice: Benefits listed below assume full-time regular status. These benefits do not apply to temporary appointments.
Scheduled salary increases include the following:
- July 1, 2024: 6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment
- July 14, 2025: 5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment
- July 13, 2026: 5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment
- Annual Merit Increases: Eligible employees are eligible for 3% merit increase on an annual basis until they reach the top of their salary range, based on meeting expectations on their performance review.
Sick Leave: 8 days/year, increasing to max of 15 days/year.
Management Leave: 3 days/year.
Paid Holidays: 14 days/year, including employee's birthday and two floating holidays.
Alternative Work Schedule: A 9/80 work schedule may be available based on the needs of the department. Upon approval, employees would work 80 hours over 9 days and enjoy one day off every two weeks.
PERS Retirement: The District contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement plan that includes a lifetime benefit determined by a set formula (years of service, age at retirement, and final compensation). Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).
Employee Contributions:
New Member (hired on or after 1/1/13 who are new CalPERS members or do not have reciprocity with CalPERS):
- Are enrolled in the 2% at age 62 formula based on the employee's 36 months of highest average annual compensation to a maximum of the annual compensation limit set by CalPERS.
- District and employees share the normal employee CalPERS service contribution cost. Employees contribute 7.5% of salary toward the employee CalPERS service contribution cost up to the annual compensation limit set by CalPERS.
- Are enrolled in the 2.7% at age 55 formula based on the employee's single highest year annual compensation.
- Employees contribute 8% of salary toward the employee CalPERS service contribution cost.
The District is also a Social Security participant and the District and employee make contributions.
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan (457 Plan): Optional plan designed to provide employees with additional retirement income. Employees may elect to contribute a portion of their income on a pre-tax or post-tax basis through payroll deductions. Employee contributions for the Deferred Compensation Plan will be matched dollar per dollar up to the maximum amount of $1,000 per calendar year.
Medical/Rx Insurance: Choice of Blue Shield PPO, EPO, HMO or Kaiser plans, 100% premium paid by District for employee and 88% for dependent(s).
Dental Insurance: 100% premium paid by District for employee and 88% paid for dependent(s).
Vision: 100% premium paid by District for employee and 0% for dependent(s).
Flexible Benefits Plan: The District offers a healthcare and dependent care flexible benefits plan. The healthcare account reimburses the employee on a pre-tax basis for medical, pharmacy, dental and other related expenses not covered by the insurance plans. The dependent care account allows employees to pay for employment-related dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Group Term Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: 100% premium paid by the District for employee and eligible dependent(s). The Life and AD&D insurance coverage for the employee is two times their annual salary and eligible dependents have Life insurance coverage of $1,000.
Voluntary Life Insurance: Employees may elect to cover themselves and eligible dependents for voluntary life insurance. The full cost of this insurance is paid by the employee via payroll deductions.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: The District provides short-term and long-term disability insurance equal to 66 ?% of your income after a 30-day elimination period (90-day elimination period for long term disability) if totally disabled due to illness or injury.
Education Reimbursement Program: Employees are eligible to receive reimbursement for District approved courses not to exceed $3,000 per fiscal year.
Professional development, seminars, and conferences: The District offers these opportunities to help facilitate an employee's professional growth.
Certification Incentive Program: Eligible District employees that obtain target certifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may qualify for either a base pay percentage increase or receive a monetary incentive.
Employee Assistance Program: Provides confidential referrals and counseling concerning personal, family, or work-related issues for employees and their dependents.
Free Onsite Workout Facility: The District has a fully equipped exercise room for employees to use before work, after work or during lunchtime.
Yoga Classes: On-site Yoga classes are offered during the lunch hour at the employee's expense.
Retirement Benefits:
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) effective September 1, 2024: A Health Reimbursement Arrangement is an interest-bearing, employer-funded account created in your name to reimburse you tax-free in retirement for eligible medical expenses and premiums. Otay Water District makes deposits of employer contributions and mandatory employee contributions while you are employed, but you will not be able to access funds until retirement or separation of service, having met Otay Water District's vesting requirements.
Tier II Eligibility for All Full-time Regular Employees Hired On or After September 1, 2024:
All full-time, regular employees hired on or after September 1, 2024, will participate in a mandatory HRA Plan. The District and the employee will make contributions to the HRA Plan.
The District will contribute $4,000 annually to the employee's HRA from their latest date of hire until they retire or terminate from the District for a maximum period of twenty (20) years. The employee will contribute $1,000.00 annually (or $40 per pay period for the first twenty-five (25) pay periods of the calendar year) to their HRA from their latest date of hire until they retire or terminate from the District. There is a vesting schedule for this Plan as set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Otay Water District Employees Association, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
01
Which best describes the highest level of education completed.
- I do not have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- I have an Associate's Degree.
- I have a Bachelor's Degree.
- I have a Master's Degree or higher.
02
Which best describes your years of combined experience repairing and maintaining gasoline, electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered vehicles, construction equipment, and portable and stationary engines.
- I have less than 3 years of experience.
- I have 3-5 years of experience.
- I have 6-7 years of experience.
- I have 8 years or more experience.
03
Briefly describe your combined experience repairing and maintaining gasoline, electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered vehicles, construction equipment, and portable and stationary engines. Please do not say "see resume or "see application" or your application will be considered incomplete (If no experience, please indicate "N/A").
04
Which best describes your highest level of lead or supervisory experience over a vehicle maintenance workgroup performing the same or similar activities as stated above:
- I do not have any lead/foreman or supervisory/superintendent experience.
- I have 1-2 years of lead/foreman experience.
- I have 3 years of lead/foreman experience.
- I have 4 or more years of lead/foreman experience.
- I have 1 year of supervisory/superintendent experience.
- I have 2 years of supervisor/superintendent experience.
- I have 3 or more years of supervisor/superintendent experience.
05
Briefly describe your supervisory/superintendent and/or lead/foreman experience. Include the name of employer, dates, title, number of positions supervised and type of supervision. Please do not state "see resume" or "see application" or your application will be considered incomplete (If no experience, please indicate "N/A").
06
Do you have a Class "A" driver's license?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have the Class "A" driver's license required Endorsements (tanker and air brake)?
- I do not have any endorsements
- I have a tanker endorsement
- I have an air brake endorsement
- I have both a tanker and air brake endorsement
08
Do you have an Air Brake Repair Certificate? Please attach a copy of your certificate to the online application or fax to (619) 660-7288.
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have a Certificate in Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology? Please attach a copy of your certificate to the online application or fax to (619) 660-7288.
- Yes
- No
10
Briefly describe your understanding, experience, and the importance of utility asset management. Please be specific with regards to the types of operations and maintenance programs you've been a part of, developed, and/or administered and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program(s) utilized to track program success.
11
This position requires responding to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as required. Are you willing and able to work this type of schedule?
- Yes
- No
12
What else would you like to tell us that would make you the ideal candidate?
Required Question
- Location:
- Spring Valley
- Job Type:
- FullTime
