Fleet Maintenance Manager - Fleet Services

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Manager supervises and participates in the duties of Fleet Services work-units providing specialized or advanced maintenance, repair, diagnosis or trouble-shooting, construction, fabrication and preventive maintenance. This position requires technical skills, experience, and knowledge in the fleet services field, as well as supervisory and management skills, and active use of technical skills to participate in unique or complex projects. Supervisors are accountable for the activities of assigned staff and ensure services or products of work-units comply with written procedures, specifications, contracts, industry standards and statutory codes and requirements. This is distinguished from the Fleet Services Support Manager classification by its greater focus on technical duties and supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in fleet management, transportation and logistics management, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of journey-level experience maintaining and repairing gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment INCLUDING one year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Three years with Pima County in a Fleet Services Automotive Supervisor or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing and equipment; work with or in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors.
• Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas on a radio, behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on a phone, on a radio; Vision - must be able to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish color, have depth perception, have peripheral vision.
• Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Diagnosing mechanical issues, performing major and minor repairs, and verifying repair quality on automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, and off-road equipment.
• Work experience in a Service Advisor role, to include preparing repair and maintenance work orders and conducting quality control reviews of completed work.
• Manage ordering, receiving, and issuing of automotive parts and supplies within a commercial, industrial, or automotive repair environment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on high-level committees or specialized projects, including leadership or active participation in professional associations within the fleet industry.
• Participate or assist with developing vendor contracts, equipment specifications, and annual procurement plans for vehicles and equipment.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience, including responsibility for staff training, coaching, performance evaluations, and administering disciplinary actions.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience preparing and managing the Fleet Services budget, including review of historical expenditures and revenues, and administering operational costs such as labor, parts, tools, training, and certifications.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience developing, implementing, and enforcing production metrics aligned with automotive industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in the skilled analysis, maintenance, repair, fabrication or modification of vehicles and equipment based on technical references or engineering drawings.
• Monitors the inspection and servicing of tools, vehicles, and equipment to ensure proper maintenance.
• Develops quality control analysis of fleet vehicles to ensure proper functioning and directs necessary remedial actions.
• Oversees detailed records of fleet activity, operations, service, and usage.
• Directs scheduling and planning of fleet maintenance activities using a computer-based system.
• Develops and manages work-unit budgets related to fleet services.
• Prepares oral and written reports on fleet maintenance and operations.
• Prepares cost estimates for maintenance, repairs, and special projects based on technical references and engineering plans.
• Inspects and approves the work of others and certifies their work if certified or authorized.
• Assists in developing Requests for Bids, contract provisions, and bid proposal evaluations related to fleet services.
• Coordinates with other departments, work units, agencies, or contractors to optimize resource use and minimize service disruptions.
• Monitors contractor performance for fleet-related goods and services.
• Directs the proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials encountered during fleet maintenance.
• Ensures that all fleet maintenance staff maintain security and accountability for tools and equipment.
• Coordinates or provides training for fleet maintenance staff on techniques, safety, and equipment use.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees