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Job Specification

MANAGER MOTORS

DEFINITION:

Under direction, manages a large garage, motor vehicle repair 
facility and maintenance program.  Supervises one or more 
subordinate supervisory staff involved in the maintenance, servicing 
and repair of vehicles and/or equipment; does related work as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for the title are for illustrative purposes 
only.  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed 
in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may 
not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Manages and oversees the maintenance and repair work on 
automobiles, trucks, tractors, mowers or other vehicles and 
motorized equipment or machinery.

Manages the work operations of the garage facility.

Plans and assigns work to garage supervisors and other staff.

Develops and implements operational and safety procedures 
to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the garage facility.  

Plans, organizes, assigns and supervises work of the organizational 
unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, and is responsible 
for the hiring, firing, promotion, and disciplining of subordinates.

Ensures employees are properly trained and certifications remain current.

Prepares and reviews technical specifications for all vehicles prior to 
purchase and may prepare bid proposals.

Reviews requisitions and/or purchase orders for parts, equipment, 
materials, supplies, etc.

Determines whether to repair vehicles and/or equipment or contract 
repairs to vendor.

Obtains quotes for repairs or purchase of new vehicles and/or equipment.

Reviews bids for new vehicles and equipment, parts and supplies and 
repairs to be performed by a vendor for content and either accepts or 
rejects bids.

Develops and implements a maintenance schedule for vehicle fleet, 
which includes tracking maintenance costs and/or maintaining an 
inventory database.  

Determines and prepare retention schedule for vehicles and equipment 
and may determine when it is no longer cost effective to repair vehicles 
and/or equipment. 

Prepares and maintains reports, records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office 
or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of supervisory experience in the installation, maintenance 
and repair of varied types of motorized vehicles, equipment and/or machinery.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey 
only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary 
to perform essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of motorized equipment.

Knowledge of purchase specifications.

Knowledge of the methods used for reviewing bid proposals.

Ability to develop effective work methods.

Ability to prepare specifications and bid proposals for various types 
of supplies, materials, equipment and services.

Ability to analyze garage operation and maintenance problems, 
organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.

Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to groups and 
individuals.

Ability to make and execute plans for the effective utilization of available 
funds and personnel.

Ability to supervise the obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distribution and 
proper use of needed equipment, materials and supplies, and to keep 
necessary records.

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and 
information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign Language 
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they
can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable 
accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made because it 
would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be 
eligible.
   

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
VariantState,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
07137LC N/A22-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

6/28/2010