Fleet Manager

Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the limited supervision of the Manager, Field Maintenance, the Fleet Manager is responsible for maintaining the care and operation of all Authority vehicles, generators and equipment including licensing, replacement, and customization. Field Maintenance maintains approximately 452 pieces of equipment, including 42 pieces at the AGC Airport. The equipment is both motorized and non-motorized and includes the ACAA Police, Bomb Squad and Fire Departments, as well as aerial work platform lifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering from an accredited college or university or a Trade School certification equivalent.
5-7 years’ experience in fleet management, inventory and parts management, and procurement practices.
3-5 years’ supervisory and people leadership experience.
Proficiency in computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, or JDE.
Ability to maintain a valid Pennsylvania Class A driver’s license, Pennsylvania State Inspection license and PA State Emissions throughout employment.
Extensive knowledge of fleet maintenance, including sourcing parts and vendors, fleet administration, work control, and workplace safety hazards and precautions.
Extensive knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Considerable knowledge of labor agreements, personnel policies, departmental rules, regulations, and automated database management.
Ability to communicate clearly and logically in both oral and written form.
Establish and maintain records, prepare accurate reports, and produce effective correspondence.
Independently lead, motivate, supervise, direct, plan, monitor, and evaluate the work of employees.
Research and effectively gather relevant information to make sound decisions and strategically plan tasks, goals, obstacles, and timelines.
Ability to plan workforce effectively, estimate costs for equipment, parts, and repair time, and ensure efficient assignment of duties.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, constructive working relationships with supervisors, associates, the public, and to serve with honesty, integrity, and behaviors aligned with the Authority’s values.
Ability to properly use and wear required PPE, including steel‑toed footwear, safety glasses, hard hats, reflective vests, and fall protection devices.

Responsibilities

Supervise, evaluate, prioritize, and distribute work to Heavy and Light mechanics; ensure proper materials, tools, schedules, and support are provided.
Manage staff in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and union agreements; recommend and implement disciplinary or corrective actions when needed.
Develop, establish, and implement fleet management work rules, safety policies, procedures, and overall maintenance standards.
Plan, manage, and ensure compliance with the Preventive Maintenance Program, including disinfecting schedules, PM/service board updates, and maintenance accuracy.
Maintain and update fleet asset lists, lifetime vehicle records, and all paperwork required under Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws, including inspection and emissions records.
Inspect vehicles and equipment or oversee inspections to ensure safety, operational integrity, longevity estimates, and correction of deficiencies.
Analyze and prepare cost reports for labor, maintenance, and operating expenses; submit annual budget needs and support preparation of the Annual Capital Equipment Budget.
Manage acquisition activities including writing specifications, customizing new vehicles, preparing vehicles for auction, and overseeing vendor relationships.
Oversee computerized fuel dispensing systems, manage training and operation of new equipment, and provide technical assistance as needed.
Develop short‑ and long‑range maintenance goals; maintain internal system records and Microsoft Office reports; and report fleet conditions and replacement needs to the Director, Field Maintenance.

Benefits

Two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers
ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis
Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service
Deferred Compensation Plan
Robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination)
Life insurance options
Wellness program
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program