hnicians have direct access between the shop and the vehicle storage section of the building to do minor repairs without moving vehicles into the shop. There are five full-time technicians, three work the day shift, and two work the night shift. An additional service worker operates the parts room and police vehicle maintenance, while another heads the fabrication shop.
The City of Westlake Service Department won the award based on the following achievements:
• 50K-four post truck lift
• Heavy-gauge aluminum insulated overhead doors with light panels installed
• Waste oil sold to, picked up and recycled by licensed vendor for recycling. New waste oil burner purchased for in-house recycling.
• Floor drains go to an underground oil/water separator; cleaned annually by local licensed contractor
• Parts washers in-shop are self-serviced units that utilize an expanded filtration system that greatly extends the life of the cleaning solvent and minimizes solvent changes.
• All solvents are recycled
• Technicians operate roll-around brake and hub cleaner cart for trucks, eliminating the use of aerosol brake cleaners
• CFC refrigerants are not used
• Employees are certified in Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) procedures, also ASE and EVT certifications.
• CO/NO detectors are used throughout the facility to monitor air and cycle on exhaust fans when readings indicate specific levels
• Infrared heat tubes are used in the vehicle storage bay
• Paper shop rag rolls are used and disposed of in lieu of cleaning cloth rags
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Runner-up winners GST Transport Systems LLC Houston, Texas
City of Moline Moline, Ill.
Gordon Trucking Inc. Clackamas, Ore.
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• Reduced aerosol lubes, greases, cleaners, etc., to bare essentials and minimized brand products/types on shelves to 50%
• Truck oil change intervals extended using oil sampling and tracking
• Cleaning products are efficient, concentrate-based solutions in refillable dispensers
• Semi-downdraft paint booth is used that meets all required environmental standards, including training requirements and new regulation for using HVLP equipment
• On-site recycling containers for metal, aluminum, used motor oil, coolants and batteries
• All oil and lube products dispensed from bulk containers through hose reel stations in shop
• Spill control kits on-hand in lube room and in shop
• All employees trained annually on storm water best management practices related to facilities, construction sites and other regulations as required
• Increased document conveyance by scanning and e-mail to reduce paper use. Multiple printers removed and now utilize central print/scan/fax area
• Restrooms are equipped with motion sensor lighting
• Five-minute idle policy fleet wide
• In process/future initiatives:
• Current propane heated roadway pot hole patch truck being replaced with an all-electric unit. Less pollutants, safer operating and streamlined design.
• Exploring and planning purchases of diesel/electric hybrid or natural gas powered heavy truck chassis best suited for city fleet use.
• Exploring newer LED technology for shop and parking lot lighting upgrades.
• Redefining and enhancing facility HVAC controls to further maximize efficiency.
