Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Administrator

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for leading and overseeing the heavy equipment mechanic services of the Solid Waste Management Department. Exercises direct supervision over Heavy Equipment Managers and assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
City Tower - 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM; Monday - Friday; with the ability to work outside of normal hours, including weekends and emergencies/disasters

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees the administration of th leasing, maintenance, and repair of the City's vehicle fleet.
• Ensures contract compliance for all heavy equipment functions of the department.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates organizational operations of assigned truck centers and shops to improve the effective utilization of organizational resources.
• Analyzes policies, practices, systems, procedures, workload standards, and organizational structures related to fleet repairs.
• Consults with and advises management at all levels on complex operational, organizational, and resource problems.
• Prepares comprehensive recommendations aimed at resolution of organization, management, and employee utilization problems and/ or opportunities.
• Proposes future organizational configurations to meet the business strategic goals of the City.
• Assist the Director's office on special projects, as requested.
• Recommends innovative management strategies and complex departmental plans.
• Inspects business processes, rate structures, and service delivery methods for cost recovery and revenue enhancement.
• Develops and evaluates performance indicators and management reporting systems.
• Identifies, monitors, and evaluates public and private sector innovations and service delivery breakthroughs.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of managerial and technical experience in solid waste management, heavy equipment mechanics, or fleet operations

• 8-12 years of progressively responsible experience in large-scale heavy-duty fleet management
• Experience specifying, procuring, or maintaining heavy equipment
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Fleet software, or telematics
• Experience with contract development, negotiation, and compliance
• Experience handling employee relations, including discipline and performance management
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including responding to after-hours operational needs and emergencies/disasters

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management
• Knowledge of principles of supervision and training
• Knowledge of fleet operations and procedures
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance and operational procedures, techniques and methods
• Skill in operating a person computer and basic office equipment
• Ability to develop short- and long-term goals and objectives
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment