APD - Fleet Manager II

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Fleet Manager II assists with planning, directing, and coordinating the vehicle and equipment maintenance program. The position may involve managing and supervising fleet operations, vehicle and equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, parts inventory, long-range plans and programs, compliance with current directives, and facility planning and programming. The role works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. The position assists in operating the Fleet Services Office and supervises administrative, clerical, and maintenance personnel. It supports effective fleet and equipment management, coordinates vehicle acquisition, transfer, and disposal, maintains accountability for motor vehicles, and manages the fuel allocation program. It also oversees preventive maintenance and service and repair work for passenger vehicles, light trucks, heavy equipment, and other mechanical equipment. The Fleet Manager II contributes budget, planning, and policy recommendations; may oversee purchases within approved budget and legal guidelines; and participates in long-range planning, capital projects, improvement projects, and annual budget preparation. The role manages employees, makes recommendations on hiring, training, discipline, and promotion, implements training and safety policies, and maintains operational records. It communicates with the public, department heads, employees, and vendors, and serves as acting director in the director’s absence. Other duties may be assigned. The City of Atlanta may change specific job duties based on organizational needs.

Requirements

Associate degree in an appropriate discipline; additional years of experience may exceptionally substitute for the degree, with at least nine years of related professional experience in equipment and maintenance management.
Seven years of experience in equipment and maintenance management.
State of Georgia driver’s license.
Code of Ethics Certification.
Knowledge of automotive equipment management practices, budgeting, purchasing, personnel management, management information systems, occupational hazards, and necessary safety precautions.
Skill in using computers and standard business software packages.
Ability to research, study, and analyze fleet maintenance issues; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; supervise and appraise subordinate work; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, and elected and appointed officials.
Ability to meet the physical, lifting, and sensory requirements of the position, including heavy work involving up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Eight years of experience in equipment and maintenance management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with operation of the Fleet Services Office and plan, schedule, assign, and supervise administrative, clerical, and maintenance personnel.
Develop and monitor internal procedures and management systems for controlling and utilizing equipment.
Work with the Fleet Manager to support effective and efficient equipment management.
Coordinate the acquisition, transfer, and disposal of motor vehicles; ensure vehicle accountability; and manage the fuel allocation program.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs and service and repair of passenger vehicles, light trucks, heavy equipment, and other mechanical equipment.
Make budget, planning, and policy recommendations; oversee purchases as assigned to ensure compliance with approved budgets and legal guidelines.
Participate in long-range planning, capital outlay, improvement projects, and annual departmental budget preparation.
Manage employees and make recommendations concerning hiring, training, discipline, and promotion.
Plan and implement training, promote and ensure safety policies, and complete, review, and maintain records including time sheets, leave records, and accident reports.
Communicate effectively and courteously with the public, department heads, employees, and vendors.
Serve as acting director in the director’s absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.