Program Description

The Fleet Maintenance program maintains and repairs all City vehicles and construction equipment except those used in fire and transit programs. The program goal is safe, efficient, reliable vehicles and equipment with minimal expenditures.

This program has four major activities:

• Vehicle and Construction Equipment Maintenance: Servicing and repairing autos, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and emergency generators; answering road calls for repair and towing of City vehicles; scheduling and documenting maintenance services.

• General Equipment Maintenance: Performing mechanical and electrical repairs on small equipment; maintaining the fueling and washing islands at the Corporation Yard.

• Procurement: Recommending vehicle and equipment replacements and writing specifications for procurements; managing inventories of fuel, oil, tires, and replacement parts; performing shipping and receiving tasks for the Corporation Yard. The Fleet program also readies vehicles for resale at local auctions.

• Safety and Environmental Protection: Maintaining records and arranging state-mandated inspections for emissions compliance, smog certifications, and fuel dispensing facilities. DOT, CHP and safety inspections on commercial vehicles and equipment. Fleet Services also stores and tracks hazardous materials for the Corporation Yard and coordinates the disposal with EPA certified vendors.