Fleet Service provides automotive maintenance, fuel, and two-way radio service to 23
internal customer departments and divisions, including the Cowlitz Transit Authority.
This wide variety of equipment includes such items as: backhoes, loaders, mowers,
police cars, sedans, light trucks, heavy trucks, trailers, radios, and electrical systems.
Repairs and preventative maintenance performed on City vehicles and equipment are
based on manufacturer’s recommendations and work use. Minor repairs, hydraulic
work, welding, and fabrication are also included in the services provided by Fleet
Services, on over 270 pieces of equipment.
The equipment rental reserve replacement program provides for timely replacement of
outdated or worn-out equipment on an established schedule. Equipment is replaced in
accordance with policy direction, available funds, operational efficiency, and cost
information.
Dan Zenger, Fleet Manager - 442.5600
Fleet Manager administers, manages, and supervises the acquisition, maintenance and
disposal of the City’s vehicles and support equipment. The position also: provides and
maintains a safe and economical vehicle fleet for all City departments and divisions;
prepares and monitors the annual budget for fleet preventative maintenance and repair
operations, and vehicle replacement; supervises the Fleet Focus computer system that
runs our City of Longview fleet and coordinates services for Cowlitz Transit Authority.
Mike Deggs, Shop Foreman - 442.5601
Shop Foreman is responsible for preventive maintenance (PM) on City vehicles and
equipment to ensure reliable and safe operating conditions. Maintains a PM schedule
in Fleet Focus for every vehicle in the City fleet and provides assistance to the
mechanics when needed. Supervises and schedules three mechanics and purchases all
parts and equipment to run an active shop. The position also coordinates all accident
repairs for the City of Longview and the Cowlitz Transit Authority. (Automotive
Service Excellence Certified (ASE) by the National Institute with both Master
Automobile Technician and Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certifications)
Terry Chenette, Fleet Management Specialist - 442.5602
This position maintains the Fleet Focus computer system and all related activities
relating to vehicle information and retrieval. Coordinates the various hardware and
software relative to operation of the key lock fuel system with fuel purchase and
inventory. Prepares monthly billing reports for each customer departments and
coordinates with Finance. Assists Fleet Manager with the purchase of new equipment.
Assists in the development and preparation of accounting reports, replacement
schedules, and bid documents. Maintains vehicle accident costs and information for
the WCIA website. Coordinates and administers day-to-day activities involving vehicle
licensing, radio repair, surplus vehicles, crystal reports depreciation schedules, and
claim vouchers.
Mechanics - 442.5601
Job responsibilities under this classification include: diagnosing and repairing
mechanical and electrical failures, as well as established preventive maintenance tasks,
in a wide variety of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty municipal and transit vehicles and
equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operating conditions. Conducts
functional diagnostic and repair on equipment such as gasoline and diesel engines,
drive trains, transmissions, brakes, suspension, exhaust systems, hydraulic systems,
wheel chair lifts, and specialty chassis-mounted equipment. Performs both electric and
oxygen-acetylene welding.
