Manager, Fleet Services

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Department:

Fleet Services

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Salary Range:

$37.3901 - $48.6072 Hourly / $77,771.41 - $101,102.98 Annually

Job Posting Period:

January 20, 2026 - February 21, 2026 12:00 A.M.

Job Description:

Overview

To manage, supervise, administer and maintain quality control of the City's Fleet Services. Management and direction of assigned personnel is conducted with considerable independent judgment.

Essential Functions

• Manages the overall operation of the City's Fleet Services vehicles and apparatus, equipment, supportive parts and supplies and emergency equipment for other City facilities.

• Establishes and maintains preventative maintenance programs for varied system and equipment requirements.

• Assists in the planning and implementation of operational budgets; prepares recommendations for expenditures on equipment and personnel; develops and maintains a comprehensive fleet and heavy equipment replacement list in coordination with operating departments and the Department Directors to align replacement schedules with available replacement funds.

• Maintains work schedules and time records of subordinate employees and prepares reports on labor activities.

• Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of all assigned subordinate personnel.

• Prepares recommendations and specifications for the purchase and overhaul of apparatus.

• Focuses on employee retention by using communication skills, active listening, and counseling with employees, providing objective feedback to subordinates, motivating the workforce, and using effective conflict resolution skills.

• Recommends high quality candidates both internally and externally for employment.

• Develops subordinates by providing training, developmental opportunities and career development discussions.

• Prepares reports on management operations and activities, including accidents, equipment status, supplies, budget status and other issues; reports on fleet and heavy equipment replacement needs and funding status; recommends appropriate improvements.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate systems of records concerning management activities.

• Plans, directs, and conducts special studies and projects as assigned, and supervises the preparation and presentation of reports, findings and recommendations.

• Coordinates activities of maintenance and personnel with those of other affected City Departments and other governmental agencies.

• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED,

• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience at fully qualified journeywork as a mechanic of which three (3) years should be with supervisory experience,

• Possess Certification as a Fleet Equipment Manager by a nationally recognized organization (APWA, NAFA, AEMP) or other accredited institution, or must obtain