The purpose of the Vehicle Maintenance Department is
to provide maintenance to the township fleet of all
departments in an efficient and timely manner.
Fleet Maintenance
This division is responsible for the scheduling and
performance of routine maintenance and major and minor
repairs to the municipal fleet. Abington's fleet consists
of approximately forty-five police cars and special
use vehicles in the Police Department and twenty-two
other Township vehicles. It also provides maintenance
and support to all township departments including
repairs to more than eighty trucks and heavy duty
equipment along with other smaller pieces of equipment
and power tools. Vehicle Maintenance installs and
maintains the parking meters in the township.
Specifications
The equipment ranges in size and complexity. This
division has the responsibility of writing the specifications
and receiving bids on pieces of equipment, trucks
and vehicles needed by the various departments. They
also decide when equipment needs replacing or refurbishing
for further use.
Fuel Control
Employees provide maintenance and record keeping on
fuel control system and assure compliance with all
federally mandated fuel and tank law regulations.
