About the Department of Fleet Maintenance
The City of Colonial Heights Department of Fleet Maintenance is responsible for maintenance, repair, modification, and general upkeep of all city-owned vehicles and equipment. In addition, the department is also responsible for similar repair and maintenance of all Colonial Heights Public Schools vehicles, including school buses.
Day-to-Day Activities
The Department of Fleet Maintenance day-to-day activities include:
- Scheduling and performing routine maintenance for all vehicles
- Preparing all new vehicles for service (installation of equipment and lettering)
- Completing special projects that the other departments request
Other Responsibilities
The department maintains a complete history of repairs and billing information of all vehicles and also prepares all seasonal equipment (leaf collection, snow, grass cutting) in advance of their service required time frame. All departmental operations and maintenance activities take place at the Fleet Maintenance Shop, a facility shared with the
Public Works Department.