The Vehicle Maintenance and Parts Department keeps the Bay County Road Commission’s fleet and specialized equipment safe, reliable, and ready for year-round operations. The department supports more than 300 pieces of equipment, including cars, pickup trucks, snowplows, dump trucks, graders, loaders, excavators, backhoes, sweepers, mowers, and other specialized machinery.
Vehicle Maintenance
Kevin Streich
Title: Lead Mechanic
Phone: (989) 686-4610, ext. 236
Location: 2568 East Beaver Road, Kawkawlin, MI 48631
Kevin Streich oversees the inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of the Road Commission’s vehicles and equipment. He works with the department’s three mechanics to ensure equipment remains dependable and available for daily maintenance, construction, and emergency operations.
Vehicle Maintenance responsibilities include:
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Performing preventive maintenance and safety inspections
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Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical problems
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Maintaining engines, brakes, hydraulics, and other operating systems
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Preparing snowplows and related equipment for winter operations
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Responding to equipment breakdowns and emergency repair needs
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Performing welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications
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Maintaining service and repair records
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Helping extend the useful life of Road Commission equipment
Parts and Inventory
Tiffany Westphal
Title: Inventory Supervisor/Account Clerk II
Phone: (989) 686-4610, ext. 235
Location: 2568 East Beaver Road, Kawkawlin, MI 48631
Tiffany Westphal coordinates the parts, supplies, purchasing, inventory, and equipment-related records needed to support the Vehicle Maintenance Department. Maintaining an organized and dependable parts inventory helps mechanics complete repairs efficiently and return equipment to service as quickly as possible.
Parts and Inventory responsibilities include:
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Purchasing vehicle and equipment parts
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Maintaining parts and supply inventories
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Tracking purchases, costs, and equipment-related records
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Coordinating with vendors and suppliers
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Monitoring commonly used and critical replacement parts
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Supporting equipment repairs and preventive-maintenance schedules
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Helping ensure essential parts are available during winter storms and emergencies
Protecting Our Equipment Investment
Road Commission vehicles and specialized equipment represent a substantial public investment. Equipment costs vary depending on the manufacturer, specifications, attachments, and market conditions. Examples of approximate equipment costs include:
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Fully equipped tandem snowplow truck: $380,000 - $425,000
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Motor grader: $450,000 to $500,000
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Boom-arm mower: $260,000 - $300,000
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Front-end loader: $350,000 - $400,000
Because of the significant cost of purchasing and replacing this equipment, the Bay County Road Commission works diligently to maintain and protect its fleet. Regular inspections, preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and careful parts management help reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and protect the public’s investment.
Keeping the fleet in good operating condition ensures that employees have dependable equipment available for daily road maintenance, construction activities, emergency response, and winter snow and ice control.
Equipment costs are approximate and may vary based on specifications, attachments, purchasing contracts, and market conditions.