Equipment and Building Services | Equipment Services

Assistant Director
Cheritta Johnson

3202 Canton Street
Dallas, TX 75226

Phone: (214) 671-9221
Fax: (214) 670-5149

Services
Provides full support to City fleet of approximately 5,100 vehicles.  Responsible for equipment specification, fleet assignment/management, vehicle inspection and maintenance, road call assistance, fuel distribution, alternative fuels program, paint and body repairs, equipment modification and fabrication, and outside equipment rental.

Fleet Maintenance Operations
Provides mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, state inspection, vehicle emission testing, lubrication, fueling and road call (24-hour basis) for all City vehicles from six service centers.  The program also provides specialty shops for heavy equipment maintenance and welding.

Vehicle Paint & Body Repair
Operates specialty shop for vehicle body repairs and painting.

Fleet Operation & Assignment
Prepares equipment specifications and replacement schedules.  Coordinates vehicle purchases and vehicle assignment to customer departments.  Coordinates vehicle change outs, new vehicle preparation, vehicle rebuilding and disposal of retired vehicles.  Identifies and coordinates vehicles for conversion to alternative fuels for compliance with state and federal law.

Fleet Parts Inventory
Provides parts inventory support at all repair locations. Operates and manages fleet salvage parts which provides additional used repair parts. Inventories and repair of vehicle tires.

Fleet Safety and Training
Oversees storage and disposal of hazardous materials. Coordinates maintenance and repair of fuel storage tanks and dispensing equipment. Provides training to mechanics on diagnosis and repair of automotive equipment, and provides specialized training on safety, defensive driving, CPR/First Aid, and Forklift operation.