Madera County Central Garage has six employees consisting
of one Supervisor, one Parts Assistant, one Senior Automotive
Technician, and three Automotive Technicians. Central Garage
is responsible for maintaining approximately 330 County
vehicles assigned to our inventory.
Included in this inventory are sedans, ½-ton through
1-ton pickups and vans, and emergency vehicles assigned
to the Sheriff's Department. These vehicles are assigned
to departments throughout Madera County including Oakhurst
and Bass Lake.
Central Garage is responsible for all Preventive Maintenance
of County vehicles. All PM service is scheduled every 4000
miles or 4 months (whichever comes first). In addition to
PM service, Central Garage staff performs the following
types of work:
- Mandatory State Smog Inspections
- Heating & Air Conditioning Repairs
- Steering & Suspension Repairs
- Brake Repairs & Tire Work
- Cooling System Repairs
- Engine Replacement & Engine Diagnostics
- Vehicle Computer Diagnostics
- Fuel Injection Diagnostics / Repairs
One of our technicians is a specialist in outfitting emergency
equipment for the Sheriff's Department. This consists of installing
such items as:
- Rooftop Light-bar Assemblies
- Laptop Computers
- Two Way Radio's, Scanners & Sirens
- Control Boxes To Operate Light-bars & Sirens
- Shotgun & Assault Rifle Mounts / Locks
The Central Garage Parts Assistant is responsible for the
scheduling of PM service for all County vehicles in our
inventory. Other duties include:
- Phone Answering Duties
- Ordering Parts & Supplies To Maintain Vehicles
- Maintain Current Inventory Of All Parts & Supplies
- Scheduling Of All Pool Vehicles For Trips, Etc.
- Billing Clerk For Purchases Made
Central Garage has a multi talented staff that is ready
to handle any and all tasks that are given to them.