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Maintenance, <strong>and</strong> Fleet Operations <strong>of</strong> Jefferson <strong>County</strong><br />

Vehicle Service Center<br />

Jefferson <strong>County</strong>’s Vehicle Service Center is located in Beaumont, under the oversight<br />

<strong>of</strong> the commissioner for Precinct 4. A director who reports directly to this commissioner<br />

is responsible for day-to-day operations, <strong>and</strong> is supported by three mechanics. The<br />

county fleet consists <strong>of</strong> about 190 vehicles. Exhibit 6-11 illustrates the organization <strong>of</strong><br />

the Vehicle Service Center Department.<br />

EXHIBIT 6-11<br />

VEHICLE SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT<br />

The department’s primary functions <strong>and</strong> activities include:<br />

‣ repair <strong>and</strong> preventive maintenance services for county-owned vehicles.<br />

About 80 percent <strong>of</strong> these belong to the Sheriff’s Department; other<br />

departments with vehicles include Constables, Probation, Voting <strong>and</strong><br />

Restitution;<br />

‣ installation <strong>and</strong> maintenance <strong>of</strong> specialized equipment on law<br />

enforcement vehicles;<br />

‣ troubleshooting for computerized engine control systems;<br />

‣ inspection <strong>and</strong> repair <strong>of</strong> vehicle HVAC systems;<br />

‣ requisitioning <strong>of</strong> replacement parts, fuel <strong>and</strong> lubricants;<br />

‣ maintenance <strong>and</strong> repair <strong>of</strong> gasoline-driven motors, pumps,<br />

compressors <strong>and</strong> related equipment; <strong>and</strong><br />

‣ welding <strong>and</strong> fabrication work.<br />

Page 6-23

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