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Town of Brattleboro Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in Brattleboro, Vermont
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Job Description Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 03.2026
Job Description
Date: March 10, 2026
Title: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Public Works
Overall Job Objective: Supervises the activities of the Fleet Maintenance division, including
scheduling and prioritizing maintenance and repair work orders. Manages the Maintenance
Mechanic crew. Provides support to Maintenance Mechanics in the execution of complex repair
and maintenance tasks on automotive and mechanical equipment for the Town.
Work Schedule: Monday Friday; 40 hours per week. Due to the Public Works Department\'s
24/7 operational requirements, this position may also require a substantial amount of evening
and weekend work, often without advance notice. Participation in on-call rotations is mandatory
and overtime as approved and required.
Wage: FY26 \$32.90 per hour / FY27 \$33.56 per hour
A Town vehicle is provided. Alternatively, there is an option of an annual vehicle stipend of
\$3,000 per year, paid in increments of \$1,500 two times per fiscal year.
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Highway Superintendent or DPW Director for all actions
performed.
Title(s) of Position(s) Direct Supervision Exercised: Exercises supervision over all Fleet
Maintenance Mechanics and other assigned fleet maintenance employees.
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks:
1) Provides strategic advice and technical guidance on all Fleet Maintenance division procedural
and policy matters, which include the following:
a) Develop and implement internal controls and processes to ensure the accuracy and
integrity of data.
b) Development of major policies and procedures, encourage personnel to be
accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do, while embracing
change and demonstrating positive leadership.
Job Description - Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 03.2026
c) Encourage passionate, positive, and enthusiastic employees, fostering a
participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and
supportive.
d) Help employees understand their part in meeting Town-wide strategic goals and
vision.
e) Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and
employees.
f) Help employees see the value of developing their skills and assist them in
eliminating barriers within their development; encourage employees to step outside
of their comfort zone to develop their skills.
g) Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively
address employee performance problems.
h) Provide leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring they have the necessary
resources and support to perform their duties effectively.
i) Ensure records pertaining to fleet operation, maintenance, inspections, and
regulatory compliance are accurately maintained.
j) Suggest, develop, implement, and monitor internal controls and technology
solutions to uphold integrity and trust in the Town government.
2) Works in a collaborative manner to oversee and manage programs, team efforts, and the
department, which includes the following:
a) Supervises, assigns, inspects and participates in the operation and maintenance of
equipment and machinery for the purpose of routine maintenance and maintains
the necessary records.
b) Attend meetings or training to keep abreast of the latest development of new trends
and innovations in their field; directs the incorporation of new developments into
program areas as appropriate.
c) Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
d) Directs related administrative activities including budget preparation and execution,
purchasing, perso nnel selection, reports, employee training, and correspondence in
administration of projects.
e) Maintains regulatory records and reports pertaining to the operation.
f) Assists the Maintenance Mechanics in performing repairs on the equipment,
preparing equipment for seasonal conditions, field repairs, and including State of VT
motor vehicle inspections of town vehicles.
g) Assumes responsibility for the proper operation of the division.
h) Write and document formal performance evaluations of Mechanics, participate in a
variety of personnel actions including hiring selection, counseling, training,
promotion, discipline, and termination processes.
i) Promotes and enforces workplace safety policies and regulatory compliance
including OSHA and VOSHA requirements.
j) Responsible for the training of other DPW staff in obtaining their CDL licenses.
3) Serves as a collaborative member of the DPW management team, which