Plans, schedules, and monitors work, including preventive maintenance, engine overhauls and repairs, to ensure maximum availability of vehicles in a safe, road worthy condition and to meet fleet service requirements. Adjusts work priorities to meet changing conditions and inspects completed work to ensure vehicle operating standards are maintained.

Develops, recommends, and manages the implementation of preventive maintenance programs, plans and procedures which comply with departmental practices and standards and legislative guidelines, and which meet the business objectives of the Fleet Management Plan.

Analyses, investigates and implements solutions to technical maintenance and repair problems by gathering information, researching applicable vehicle documents, trouble shooting for possible causes, discussing findings with the manufacturer and technical staff, and conducting tests.

Participates in developing the Fleet Maintenance budget and monitors approved expenditures.  Prepares maintenance and repair reports and inventory documents. Prepares, processes, and approves work orders, purchase requisitions, and credit card purchases.

Manages relationships with Unions, Internal Stakeholders (Operations, Fleet Technical Support, etc). Attends various Union/Management meetings.

Provides day-to-day supervision of reporting staff, including involvement in selection, coaching, development, and performance management.