JOB The Director of Motor Vehicles for Delaware County, PA leads and oversees a fleet of approx. 400 vehicles, including cars, trucks, trailers and equipment, ensuring compliance with state regulations and efficient, customer-focused operations. The role manages staff, maintains accurate records, improves service processes, and coordinates with state and county officials to support safe, effective, and accessible public services. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES • Maintain and oversee two county fueling locations, including fuel ordering, leak detection, and dispensing equipment maintenance as well as EV chargers at three county sites.
- Coordinate repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance for all county vehicles and equipment, including electric vehicles.
- Respond to vehicle breakdowns and road calls throughout Delaware County.
- Work with insurance companies and Risk Management to handle accident claims, repair reimbursements, and estimates.
- Assign vehicles for departmental use and manage fleet rotation and replacement.
- Responsible for accepting delivery of new vehicles and signing paperwork, including signing all County Title work.
- Recommend, specify, and price new and used vehicle purchases.
- Manage the auctioning of surplus vehicles and equipment through the online platform MUNICIBID and GOVDEALS.
- Meet with departments to review vehicle usage, care, and service needs.
- Verify employee driver’s licenses through PENNDOT.
- Provide support during inclement weather as needed.
- Perform repairs on county vehicles, including inspections/emissions, tire changes, fluids, brakes, and other mechanical needs.
- Collaborate with the Chief Mechanic and mechanics to diagnose and resolve vehicle issues, overseeing all repairs.
• Represent the County to the State as the Person of Authority for Inspection Station for the purpose of ordering Inspection Stickers and the Security of the Stickers. • Monitor department invoicing and ensure accuracy.
- Specify emergency vehicle lighting and related equipment.
- Train Class C operators for underground storage tank procedures in case of fuel emergencies at county fueling sites.
- Assist county departments with special vehicle or equipment needs.
- Serve as a designated driver for the Emergency Response Team during disasters or snow emergencies under Risk Management.
- Coordinate operations of the county impound lot, including receiving and releasing vehicles.
• Oversee the Employee Shuttle service.• Provide
24/7 emergency on-call support and respond to operational issues after hours.
