Automotive

The Mission

The mission of the Department of Public Works Automotive Department is to provide professional, high-quality vehicle maintenance and repair services that support all Tribal businesses and ensure the safe, reliable operation of Tribal‑owned vehicles for the continued success of the Oneida Nation.

The Vision

Automotive envisions a fleet with vehicles that are safe, reliable, and operating at full potential through proactive scheduled maintenance and timely repairs that support uninterrupted Tribal operations.

History of Department

DPW Automotive developed around 1980. It started with 2 employees, Wesley Smith and Gordon Skenandore, and one vehicle lift. Approximately, 1994-95 the Automotive Department moved into their current location. Eventually, Automotive added two more vehicle lifts, as well as two more employees, to keep up with the increasing number of vehicles being purchased.

Automotive currently performs repairs and maintenance for 220 tribally owned vehicles for various internal departments of the Oneida Nation.