Vehicle Maintenance

Overview

The Stoneham Public Works Vehicle Maintenance Department is responsible for the maintenance of all Town owned equipment assigned to the Department of Public Works, Police Department, School Department and Council on Aging. Employees also assist in snow removal, emergency response and other Departmental functions as needed.

Functions

The specific functions of this Department include:

• Maintaining and repairing the vehicles used by the Department of Public Works, Police Department, School Department and Council on Aging - including snow removal equipment - to allow for the uninterrupted services provided by those Departments to the citizens of Stoneham.
• Maintaining and repairing the small equipment (lawn mowers, blowers, chain saws, trimmers) used in maintaining the Town grounds, including the cemetery, roadsides and trees. Scheduling and coordinating the purchase of replacement vehicles and equipment as needed. Contracting for the repair of vehicles which are beyond the capacity of this department. Making an inventory of fuel stocks and ordering fuel to ensure a continuous supply at the Town’s fueling station.