MAINTENANCE & SHOP
Function
The 49000 Division represents the cost center for the Garage division of the Public Works Department.
The Maintenance & Shop Division is comprised of 1 Fleet Manager, 1 Foreman, 5 Senior Mechanics that
are responsible for maintaining the productivity of the City’s fleet of vehicles and equipment. Both
preventive maintenance and general repairs are performed as needed by the garage staff. A service
truck is available to perform repairs to vehicles and equipment that have broken down in the field. The
division also has a full-service tire shop. It has a small engine shop for small equipment repairs and
maintenance.
With the purchase of advanced diagnostic equipment, the garage is capable of quickly identifying the
problem with a particular vehicle. The mechanics are also responsible for ensuring the emission testing
is done on the City’s fleet.
Major Goals & Objectives
• Schedule and perform the necessary preventative maintenance on all vehicles and equipment
• Perform most repairs to the City’s fleet in-house and in an economically efficient manner
• Ensure the City meets fuel efficiency standards
• Ensure the City’s fuel dispensing equipment and fuel system is working efficiently by upgrading
fuel system software
• Continue to install and monitor GPS units in the City’s fleet
• Ensure small equipment such as pumps, mowers, chainsaws, etc. are maintained and ready for
use at any time
• Continue to upgrade vehicle repair software for repairs and maintenance to the City’s vehicles
Performance Measures
• 268 Vehicles
• Pieces of Light Equipment
• Maintenance Costs per Mile Driven
• Continue to meet annual Georgia EPD compliance reporting for Clean Fueled Fleet Program
(CFFP)
• Fuel tanks annual fuel compliance inspection and reporting
• Scheduled preventative maintenance on vehicles and maintenance
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